This isn't fast, but it is aggressive riding. As such, this is not the place or the ride to bring along a beginner or novice and tell him or her that they "can do it", so please be considerate of other ride participants prior to your RSVP in signing up yourself or others in your party. Review the skill level listed above, please consult with one of the ride leaders if you have questions.

Friday's ride in the Southern portion of the San Rafael Swell (south of I-70) is know as the "Temple Mountain" or the "Dick Brass Colored Trail System". Our venture will include Green, Blue, Orange and Waterfall Trails which are just a portion of the entire trail system. A long day with up to (1) 108 miles of combined trails and roads possible if departing from the Primary Base Camp and (2) 92 miles of combined trails and roads possible if departing and stagging at the Alternate Camp location off I-70.

Saturday Ride Information:

Specific Area; Utah USGS map reference "The Blocks", attached map shows this ride in "blue". This ride will consist of a 63 mile loop and will take 5 to 6 hours to finish. We will leave the Primary Base Camp (see attached map) at 9:30 am SHARP! If you are camped at the Alternate Base Camp at I-70 (see yellow segment on map) you'll need to leave at 8:30 to ride to the Primary Base Camp to attend the 9:00 am mandatory pre-ride meeting. That ride segment is shown in purple. That trail section is 8 miles, has only one section where the trail leaves the wash, but is easy to follow to the Primary Base Camp.

Our journey will begin by heading south into Cane Wash. We'll head up through a short steep section leaving Cane Wash and emerge on the northwest plateau of the Head of Sinbad, just north and visible to I-70. We will then cross under I-70 and head towards Swazey's Cabin. From this 100+ year old frontier cabin we will descend into Eagle Canyon and pass back under the I-70 freeway spans which are 300 feet above the canyon floor. We will then travel through the Eva Conover and Secret Mesa areas and head north descending into the South Fork of Coal Wash. After reaching the South/North Fork Coal Wash junction kiosk, we will head south into the North Fork of Coal Wash riding towards the Devils Race Track.

About one mile before the Devils Race Track cutoff we will break for a late lunch underneath several 100+ year old cottonwood trees. The Devils Race Track has one trials like section which is fun and challenging. Once through the Race Track we will visit some pictographs and descend back into Cane Wash and head back to camp.

Sunday: Maintenance routines may be scheduled - help appreciated.

Directions to Primary Base Camp: (Distance and time to base camp from Green River,Click Here)

From Interstate 70 get off exit #131 and head north 13.29 miles on Buckhorn Wash Road. If extreme weather/flash flooding is in progress during Thursday look for an Alternate Camp Site sign about .6 tenths of a mile from Exit #131 (ride will base from here if necessary). Otherwise, continue north and look for the "UTMA SF RIDE" sign and turn onto the Cane Wash Cut Off road (labeled on attached map). You will head south west for approximately 5.5 miles and this section of road is not maintained. (The map below shows this entire section from I-70 to camp in "red").

(Note: Buckhorn Wash road can be accessed from the north via Price off Hwy 10. If you enter from the north, the Cane Wash Cut Off road is approximately 6 miles south of the BLM San Rafael Campground.)

Camping: Camping at the Primary Base Camp is primitive and everyone must take out what they bring in. Bring all food, water, shelter, fuel and equipment needed for your stay. This camping area is an extremely pristine and fragile area, please use a "leave no trace etiquette" while camping.