Parking at lands end

[LittleLiner]

Never been to Bonneville.  Would like to go to SW.  Can I park at Lands End and 'hitch hike' to the pits?

[manta22]

Parking at "The Bend In The Road" might be better. Stand alongside the road with your thumb out. I'd be surprised if you didn't get a ride within 5 minutes.

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

[Seldom Seen Slim]

There's far more room to park at the Bend inthe Road, but if you want to park at Land's End -- check with Lynda to see whee she thinks you ought to park.  I'm quite sure that it'll be okay with her (she's the security head there) but she might want you a ways back from the End itself.  As for getting a ride in -- you will have no problems whatever.  I'm sure of that.

[LittleLiner]

Thanks Neil and Slim

Momma Bear doesn't want me to take her pristine Cruze onto the salt.  Now I need a place to crash for a few nights . . . .

Regards,  Art

[Glen]

I don't think she will allow it as it is narrow.

[RichFox]

Seems to be a lot of cars parked at lands end and extending back toward the bend, doing exactly what you suggest.

[Phil Bennett]

If we see you thumbing for a ride out there we'd pick you up no trouble.  Just a suggestion - if you're also going to be after a ride back off the salt take a bag to drop your shoes in so you don't salt up the inside of the car/RV.

[Milwaukee Midget]

My experience is folks will just roll down the window and ask if you need a ride.

[beck]

Thanks Neil and Slim

Momma Bear doesn't want me to take her pristine Cruze onto the salt.  Now I need a place to crash for a few nights . . . .

Regards,  Art

If you don't mind camping staying at the Bend is an option. Showers are available at the truck stop (there may be a line). The wind can be high at night. Some have been forced to sleep in their vehicles instead of their small tents due to the wind. It does get cool at night, so bring a sleeping bag.
The folks staying next to you may turn out to be your transpostation on the salt.
I agree with the others - getting a ride will be easy. Show some respect and put your shoes in a bag like recomended above. Many will stop you and just tell you to hop in, since their vehicle is already full of salt or they have their floors covered.
You may want to refrain from riding in the back of a truck if that ride is offered. Salt in the eyes is a bad thing. It does blow around.

[jacksoni]

Riding in back of pickup and similar is not allowed per rule book but no problem getting a ride.

[Stan Back]

The real problem with your plan is that you may not realize the huge scope of the event.  Say you get dropped off at the pit entrance.  The pits are over a mile long -- and hundreds of feet deep.  The starting line for the nearest course is about three miles away.  Maybe about five to course 3 and 4.  Standing for hours can get a little long.

The plus is you can easily get a ride to and fro as suggested.  The easiest way to get a ride back would be at the pit entrance (and exit).

[Freud]

The T & T pits were not far from Lands End and you could drive to the pits and the car did not get dirty.

In fact just off of Lands End the surface was dirty. Not enough underground water to bring up enough

salt to make it white. Farther onto the salt it was wet enough to build up on your shoes and fenders.

A roll of quarters cleaned my car quite well.

FREUD

[LittleLiner]

Lots of good advice and help.  Many thanks,   
Art

[Flipper_1938]

Taking bicycles to the salt is a wonderful idea.  Even if you are out of shape, it is really easy to ride on the flat surface.

[Freud]

I wonder how many people that went to Woodstock had to have all the answers before they went.

If you are actually interested in Bonneville you will go and solve the situation when you get there.

Bring your Mother and send her as a scout.

Secure your pacifier around your neck with a diaper.

The internet breeds f'ing wimps.

FREUD