Spring 2004 - North San Rafael Swell Ride
Page and Friday Ride Information
on
4/19/04
Who: UTMA
When: April 23 (Friday) and Main Ride April 24 (Saturday)
Where: Utah, Interstate 70 off exit #129 or via Price from
Hwy 10.
OHV Type: Motorcycle
Only - Intermediate or Intermediate+ Skill Level
Signed up to date: Basically FULL, If you call us no later on the evening of 4/20/04, we can indicate how many more we can accommodate. Otherwise, please see October Ride (
on
4/19/04)
The number of participants will be limited. Preference will be given to current members of UTMA and other Utah Ride organizations, and riders traveling from out of state or country. Please contact one of the ride leaders to reserve your spot.
Ride Summary from October 2003(Click Here)
Ride Pictures from Various Visits(Click Here)
Ride Information Friday - Intermediate++ Skill Level:
Temple Mountain area selected riding a variety of routes within the Colored Trail System. A long day with up to 110 miles of combined
trails and roads possible. Though the actual departure time will be flexible, please
be staged and ready to ride as early as 8:00 am Friday. You must RSVP
for Friday so we can provision for fuel at the fuel stop.
Pack water, lunch and snacks. There are zero services in this area "period".
Ride Information Saturday:
Specific Area; Utah USGS map reference "The Blocks",
attached map shows this ride in BLUE. This ride will
consist of a 63 mile loop. This ride may take 5 to 6 hours. Please
pack lunch, water and ALL fuel necessary, as there are no available services. The ride
will leave base camp (see attached map) at 9:30 am SHARP! (9:00
am mandatory pre-ride meeting) and head south into Cane Wash. We
will travel up through Horseshoe Bend into Reid Nelson Draw (in
the Head of Sinbad country) and 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 under the I-70 freeway spans
which are 300 feet above the canyon floor. We will then travel
into Secret Mesa and head north descending into the South Fork of
Coal Wash. From the South/North Fork Coal Wash junction kiosk we
will head south into the North Fork of Coal Wash. About one mile
before the Devils Race Track cutoff we will break for a late
lunch underneath several 100+ year old cottonwood trees. About 1
mile from lunch we will take the Devils Race Track cutoff. Once
through the Race Track we will descend back into Cane Wash
through Reid Nelson Draw, visit some pictographs and head back to
camp.
Sunday: Maintenance
routine - help appreciated.
Directions to Base Camp:
(Distance and time
to base camp from Green River,Click Here)
From Interstate 70 get off exit #129 and head north approximately
13.25 miles on Buckhorn Wash Road. (NOTE: Buckhorn Wash road can
also be accessed from the north via Price on Hwy 10). If extreme
weather/flash flooding is in progress during Friday look for
alternate UTMA sign about .6 tenths of a mile from Exit #129
(ride will base from here if necessary). Otherwise, continue
north and look for "UTMA SF RIDE" sign and turn onto
the Cane Wash Cut Off road (labeled on attached map) heading
south west for approximately 5.5 miles. This section of road is
not maintained. (The map below shows this section from I-70 to
camp in RED). (Note: if you enter from the north, the Cane Wash
Cut Off road is approximately 6 miles south of the BLM Buckhorn
Wash campground.)
Camping:
(Distance and time)
This is primitive camping and everyone must take out what they
bring in. Bring all food, water, shelter, fuel and equipment
needed for the stay. This camping area is an extremely pristine
and fragile area, please use a "leave no trace
etiquette while camping.
Important Area and Ride Information:
In speaking with the BLM Price Field Office as of 02/05/03:
This ride area remains
currently assigned as "CONDITIONAL USE ONLY"; meaning
subject to CLOSURE if strict adherence to riding ON THE TRAIL is
not maintained. IN WIDE WASHES, STAY AND RIDE ON EXISTING TRACKS
IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WASH AREAS. PLEASE STAY OFF WASH EDGES AND
BERMS, AVOID VEGETATION & TREAD LIGHTY !!!
This area is perhaps one of Utah's most scenic riding areas.
Please attend ONLY if you are willing and able to comply with the
conditional use requirements for this area.
If you are an adult responsible for minors in your travailing
party, it is extremely important to educate and emphasize the
"Tread Lightly" requirements for this ride.
UTMA riding etiquette rules apply; rider leader, middle leader
and designated sweep rider will coordinate directions and answer
questions. Stop and wait if necessary before proceeding if you
are unsure of your direction.
Ride Coordinators:
Scott Jacobson sjacobso@novell.com (801-944-1660)
Bradley Zane skibz@earthlink.net (435-647-5601)
Tory Thone
Ride Map:
Considerations for
this ride:
- All motorcycles participating in this ride must be well
maintained. Unreliable motorcycles spoil the trip for others
that come prepared. Right or wrong, we reserve the right to
insist that bikes in disrepair do not participate.
- Knobby off road tires are a must. Dual-sport tires are next to
useless on this terrain.
- If you arrive as group, be prepared to assume the
responsibility for those in your group. This is not the place or
the ride to tell a beginner or a novice that they can do it.
All riders should have proper safety gear. Be aware:
1. There are no doctors or hospitals in the general area.
2. Don't assume anyone, including the ride leaders, have any
medical or first aid training. In the event of injury there is no
guarantee of immediate rescue or medical attention. The rider
leaders do not carry first aid equipment. Cell phones will not
work in most of the area.
3. If you chose to ride, you ride at you own risk. Your ride
leaders are only riders like yourself, do not expect to them to
have special training or skills.
Statement of Limited
Liability:
The Utah Trail Machine Association and Ride Coordinators assumes
no responsibility nor liability for any loss, damage, or other
injury to persons or property in connection with your
participation in any ride. Juveniles must be accompanied by a
parent or legal guardian. Your presence and participation
indicates a knowledge of and an assumption of the resulting risks
involved. All participants are urged to use proper riding gear,
be in satisfactory physical condition, and secure prior to the
ride appropriate medical, personal injury, and property damage
insurance coverage.
UTMA
P.O. Box 50225
Provo, UT 84605-0225
