tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23493426843824737332024-03-12T19:01:05.636-05:00 ATV Across America Follow us, as we travel throughout the USA and Canada. We visit the back country and breathtaking vistas on our 4 wheeler atv's. We hope to inspire you to travel and explore these outstanding trails.Larry and Geri Gustafsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08454292253974667304noreply@blogger.comBlogger100125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2349342684382473733.post-29015769168877351422020-09-07T16:29:00.000-05:002020-09-07T16:29:16.731-05:00Bighorn Mountains, Wyoming<p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium;"> This is a vast area in the north central part of Wyoming. We made our way from Ranchester, Wyo. climbing up Hwy 14, with great views up this road! There are some campgrounds in this 80 x 30 mile forest. There’s a Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) from the Bighorn forest service for the Avenza App. Most people boondock in the forest. We boondocked, North of Burgess Junction off a forest service road. Routes are diverse, from road riding, 4x4 roads and trails. Four days, we rode about 50-70 miles per day.</span> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-J9PdLrpTAFlF9ySKm2tfFk6-aCDkdA-tXmdxTli7Eu76bTkSOjBUO7xISxN9XV_008dmYsSFoSJeXBCncaZHyfPNs1oYqY9TjnnlePfcUKag5KuJmpWUFFtt3kKQobmJYQLfFpvx9MqK/s2048/DSCN4981.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Bighorns" border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-J9PdLrpTAFlF9ySKm2tfFk6-aCDkdA-tXmdxTli7Eu76bTkSOjBUO7xISxN9XV_008dmYsSFoSJeXBCncaZHyfPNs1oYqY9TjnnlePfcUKag5KuJmpWUFFtt3kKQobmJYQLfFpvx9MqK/w205-h154/DSCN4981.JPG" title="Bighorns" width="205" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR3wUcNgInC-Btvi-XziaNffH_bhYclVuWtYPPuNrj7k2q1DqzuhGm38ulldq_-epE8ctv3ziF6CKY-OyACOBo7NYKXnuaPLGwekzr_YpH6oYLl78Hejp5iP-rxcGW4ZDbweyXyA0CtP7B/s2048/DSCN4978.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Creek Crossing, Larry" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR3wUcNgInC-Btvi-XziaNffH_bhYclVuWtYPPuNrj7k2q1DqzuhGm38ulldq_-epE8ctv3ziF6CKY-OyACOBo7NYKXnuaPLGwekzr_YpH6oYLl78Hejp5iP-rxcGW4ZDbweyXyA0CtP7B/w192-h256/DSCN4978.JPG" title="Creek Crossing, Larry" width="192" /></a><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidMKm7nmIPsoeHGFmoF_mIkPMcC5GKqHg0I6elJA3vNYtktLfn2JTvxe31VJ2HQy9VBw0S26U8jafNK2NJeVH-_Bw4R84qHyxFNEBcxPmgzAqkF3G3LGsz9t73Ihm8JpvDwt8zZb4a4Ccq/s2048/DSCN4992.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidMKm7nmIPsoeHGFmoF_mIkPMcC5GKqHg0I6elJA3vNYtktLfn2JTvxe31VJ2HQy9VBw0S26U8jafNK2NJeVH-_Bw4R84qHyxFNEBcxPmgzAqkF3G3LGsz9t73Ihm8JpvDwt8zZb4a4Ccq/w256-h192/DSCN4992.JPG" width="256" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Flowers and Rocks</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Y6LkGTTUTYmyYt5AIeddFLUo1bD3eQPYZn6d8HxPelrpPq6VoVmawYJcXY3uCo9ftbDLIE7r0WtBNQVSOA3uACiyM0P0cTc2kc8g9I5ih66tDBibuT2Qe3gpc9_miwcx9HoJ7SCfXD-n/s2048/DSCN5022.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Y6LkGTTUTYmyYt5AIeddFLUo1bD3eQPYZn6d8HxPelrpPq6VoVmawYJcXY3uCo9ftbDLIE7r0WtBNQVSOA3uACiyM0P0cTc2kc8g9I5ih66tDBibuT2Qe3gpc9_miwcx9HoJ7SCfXD-n/w256-h192/DSCN5022.JPG" width="256" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Numerous wild flowers<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvpUcZpcCEFbuiwbGAGmg94h4wWN7a3zy8gSTROJp-anEKKYUW53-eU07Ny06LOLT5RglaQ_xzjF4vsfk3oLWyywzhcenF0AA2chom0FVgiOT5hH3PZvgA0yMON3E5Vn7ITX8HvhVosx_0/s2048/DSCN5029.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvpUcZpcCEFbuiwbGAGmg94h4wWN7a3zy8gSTROJp-anEKKYUW53-eU07Ny06LOLT5RglaQ_xzjF4vsfk3oLWyywzhcenF0AA2chom0FVgiOT5hH3PZvgA0yMON3E5Vn7ITX8HvhVosx_0/w192-h256/DSCN5029.JPG" width="192" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stone pillars made by shepherds</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfsdnA9cyr2i1D3Mx8EsgJbtmbSD9hqEGFgIUUPfVGQV2axDCKmmviVL6EfXXylJRHADWp7CKf0SoAHsvcun0Wsxs5HI7EnT7BDh0DLrmpReQ33ZTvYdHGFYdRIJFn5WZ8ksuGPjjn8HO1/s2048/DSCN5084+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1537" data-original-width="2048" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfsdnA9cyr2i1D3Mx8EsgJbtmbSD9hqEGFgIUUPfVGQV2axDCKmmviVL6EfXXylJRHADWp7CKf0SoAHsvcun0Wsxs5HI7EnT7BDh0DLrmpReQ33ZTvYdHGFYdRIJFn5WZ8ksuGPjjn8HO1/w256-h192/DSCN5084+%25282%2529.JPG" width="256" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Numerous moose in area</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><br /></p><p> We rode to the north, mapping the trails to make a loop. great views from the top, rock outcroppings and cold clear creeks running. There are several bands of sheep, 4,000 in a group with a sheepherder and guard dogs, please give them a wide berth. Cattle herds can block the road. Cold creeks running, through sagebrush covered hills and forest at the top of the hill. Often you can see a moose, especially if you take a drive after 5pm.</p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVtrGMPOU-ebryE-MKGdEp2_4Ya-rQip66Bs9AzCVJBwqs3C02XBq73TF6YY9fGgvoNHu9nC5C5Ev286YkP6UAae0Qh3uiDrLFj4tamjWkqk-92RMYhqgx2huJxSh5lNom2omNMh6X5c6t/s2048/DSCN5027+%25283%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVtrGMPOU-ebryE-MKGdEp2_4Ya-rQip66Bs9AzCVJBwqs3C02XBq73TF6YY9fGgvoNHu9nC5C5Ev286YkP6UAae0Qh3uiDrLFj4tamjWkqk-92RMYhqgx2huJxSh5lNom2omNMh6X5c6t/w256-h192/DSCN5027+%25283%2529.JPG" width="256" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mike, Janna, Geri, Larry</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQQ42fgOgKz7yLynn1BfgbA16GTaFo83WT40OL5oUD9GIVXC8oc1WhJylkXt85NxMwgt_p5wOFZRUqwy73Ef183J4TAn5_LUQeR1HEAXgtamze3Kp3HsiCjdwigzLAMLPnpY_uR3Fy0YN5/s2048/DSCN5032.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQQ42fgOgKz7yLynn1BfgbA16GTaFo83WT40OL5oUD9GIVXC8oc1WhJylkXt85NxMwgt_p5wOFZRUqwy73Ef183J4TAn5_LUQeR1HEAXgtamze3Kp3HsiCjdwigzLAMLPnpY_uR3Fy0YN5/w256-h192/DSCN5032.JPG" width="256" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Clarks, wild flowers and snow</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNxr__gBXY40MPw79ZPL1e0oixNss2s4m8DLyaz5ProRLddLbkyLuNvwFmJHjytgH4twNtciL1u34N2tu127SE6FiETkZgSav1HcP-JDEhFZQ2xeNvOVuqZ2ueA2XOcZ4VYPWXUwAtHZnN/s2048/DSCN5071.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNxr__gBXY40MPw79ZPL1e0oixNss2s4m8DLyaz5ProRLddLbkyLuNvwFmJHjytgH4twNtciL1u34N2tu127SE6FiETkZgSav1HcP-JDEhFZQ2xeNvOVuqZ2ueA2XOcZ4VYPWXUwAtHZnN/w256-h192/DSCN5071.JPG" width="256" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking over the edge</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2dkEc02nzwpff7yBynWvZYwS70Xxed3v2dhQ8q6Ns0rw6f0Xr7GS8sMoBsv95AyFT-bd3J0O0VPZBi_4qhu5uDcVYo9W4IP6cJxjFyr3UEo4jVw0AQXVSKWPd-_ysD7IXXMVQ8vfYZ090/s2048/DSCN5072.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2dkEc02nzwpff7yBynWvZYwS70Xxed3v2dhQ8q6Ns0rw6f0Xr7GS8sMoBsv95AyFT-bd3J0O0VPZBi_4qhu5uDcVYo9W4IP6cJxjFyr3UEo4jVw0AQXVSKWPd-_ysD7IXXMVQ8vfYZ090/w256-h192/DSCN5072.JPG" width="256" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mike, a cow herder's cabin<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-size: medium;">We were riding one day and stopped and visited with a ranch hand, who stays at a line shack. He invited us in for coffee and filled us in on the area. Cattle roaming on the fertile mesas, old buffalo skulls found in the canyons, Indian trails from years ago and bears, elk and moose in the area today. Nothing like hearing about the country from a local!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">One day, we hauled down to the south to fs 258 to Shell Creek, we stopped at Upper Medicine Lodge Lake and Painted Rock Lake and campground. On the return trip, we swung over to Shell Reservoir and never got to Adelaide Lake!</span></p><p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRbar-0ugtDbYc8xucCVhhfvz547_wvnx7d_kMs5TYzlnMwQuFXxMq2-7zFgVqXMjD2oltJqndiLTh54EZtJda9VPoux1jk4aMBkaV0FSZA3P_JQsWGwkYMy4VfYApqeasccJ7p4gr0Hzo/s2048/DSCN5087.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRbar-0ugtDbYc8xucCVhhfvz547_wvnx7d_kMs5TYzlnMwQuFXxMq2-7zFgVqXMjD2oltJqndiLTh54EZtJda9VPoux1jk4aMBkaV0FSZA3P_JQsWGwkYMy4VfYApqeasccJ7p4gr0Hzo/w256-h192/DSCN5087.JPG" width="256" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shell Reservoir</td></tr></tbody></table></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtfonMEvnKPNVZcL4VMeF7f95or-_H7bLnmUW7TF_bQrRFD9aWU3WQUGWJZGy3aJ3LWA8EQTQXdYQQJZE4Fj681dGIZOwK66jGEXfAXZDGB_5Yd0ICexoh-rhysE4jWoptmv2ADu_2u3Tx/s2048/DSCN5070.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtfonMEvnKPNVZcL4VMeF7f95or-_H7bLnmUW7TF_bQrRFD9aWU3WQUGWJZGy3aJ3LWA8EQTQXdYQQJZE4Fj681dGIZOwK66jGEXfAXZDGB_5Yd0ICexoh-rhysE4jWoptmv2ADu_2u3Tx/w256-h192/DSCN5070.JPG" width="256" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Trail up the sage brush hill<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqBQbQFxYH9MfoUdy-GyDQleFKUO0LwolZ2GDIc5T6hPnYwrhrr3k9WRuuMIvk0fBia7TldpSZ6OkHCztleWG1wihy9Gwsjq2SMXNnBJ060F956z3LxXKsOhv82kh6xTb71z_ZFT7SXcsP/s2048/DSCN5077.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqBQbQFxYH9MfoUdy-GyDQleFKUO0LwolZ2GDIc5T6hPnYwrhrr3k9WRuuMIvk0fBia7TldpSZ6OkHCztleWG1wihy9Gwsjq2SMXNnBJ060F956z3LxXKsOhv82kh6xTb71z_ZFT7SXcsP/w256-h192/DSCN5077.JPG" width="256" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cowboy and his herd</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKtXNnLWhzKPBhg5E_xdDUQXE9SQoX4Xq0QaxyUrN6a443CWOSD7vBp31Lgg79b2hiXGZIl4uThNwS0_2jH_FY7Il9MI9baR3cHEsxJfZbw1s1Dy1Y_EbPead2PzKo275XAfpVvKlIkKKb/s2048/DSCN5082.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKtXNnLWhzKPBhg5E_xdDUQXE9SQoX4Xq0QaxyUrN6a443CWOSD7vBp31Lgg79b2hiXGZIl4uThNwS0_2jH_FY7Il9MI9baR3cHEsxJfZbw1s1Dy1Y_EbPead2PzKo275XAfpVvKlIkKKb/w256-h192/DSCN5082.JPG" width="256" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Painted rocks<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;">We also took a day off to sight see and visited the town of Shell and the Shell Falls Interpretive Site along the way or you can find hiking trails in the area. There are two lodges, restaurants- Bear Lodge Resort and Elk View Inn, with limited phone service and gas stations near Burgess Junction . There is a public dump station and water fill near the Junction. Not much for groceries. A big Thank You to Mike and Janna Clark for sharing this beautiful country we all have to explore. We have seen such interesting country together!!</span><div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIzgqummUHQJEK32elmph8IDLsTOGPJAetw5kwxT7mva6uBoN6F5876YMsV-YAJ3i1ic5kNgTeL3skhgubTfBDfNCs3j78qu4yJqSuzuML3bRr3yM-Ua3TxuInF6Xt_N5u6FYEWT9fCmN4/s2048/DSCN4988.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIzgqummUHQJEK32elmph8IDLsTOGPJAetw5kwxT7mva6uBoN6F5876YMsV-YAJ3i1ic5kNgTeL3skhgubTfBDfNCs3j78qu4yJqSuzuML3bRr3yM-Ua3TxuInF6Xt_N5u6FYEWT9fCmN4/w256-h192/DSCN4988.JPG" width="256" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">High on a hill</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXUVdSI06e282WkVgnhICI2C_EWKHm3VPvNK5joXswtiQSnt2HJeUPzYy3tFlX4CHeDs6Eyf-sOjodBagQ1yifDNE0de8hZ_OL983BtVCC3BvpmCEbZ9wEFdgjNoD081MaOqZh0OpUvJt3/w256-h192/DSCN4996.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="256" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">More rocks and boulders</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHlTZGo_wviy_9HtZUwkkGb0xUnQT0t-U7kJMTw5IBd1gsDEwg4ye7zVA2CnL8cQAAwgN2TDJd4aaJvt-B-8agiQc3XAN3b_NBmOavIf5dzjdjNUAt6xlt26nbZcus_hOlizBcnxqe52Vl/w256-h192/DSCN5050.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="256" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Boondocking site</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilh2maTQOJUrYfNhM64frihei2vp3Y5npNjyuu4ey29vgm0_h5VfVmBViFkwpOriPVrd530IoNa3cO3cjlGYvxpnG6YDdq-MuZWgQyBZHAtPw8CybdXdI-OgefXiXK0fDXVBPnvSF9MvCU/s2048/DSCN5088.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilh2maTQOJUrYfNhM64frihei2vp3Y5npNjyuu4ey29vgm0_h5VfVmBViFkwpOriPVrd530IoNa3cO3cjlGYvxpnG6YDdq-MuZWgQyBZHAtPw8CybdXdI-OgefXiXK0fDXVBPnvSF9MvCU/w256-h192/DSCN5088.JPG" width="256" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shell Reservoir<br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Two years ago we rode the southwestern area also. It is a huge area with a wilderness mountain in the middle of the range.<br /></span><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOlwmrfT8aBF6i3Ifg_cX5zEmqk2Ghsgoh47QQSlzP27epSs_WB_FQ6N5zUlqB1DH_Wh-tgAHahjc6OlH8L_XaG5eFWuPQ6LbzWQ7B4Jwgiio79Ick5IeO0c_aZthWx42fOD5SsQdNafs_/s2048/DSCN5042.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOlwmrfT8aBF6i3Ifg_cX5zEmqk2Ghsgoh47QQSlzP27epSs_WB_FQ6N5zUlqB1DH_Wh-tgAHahjc6OlH8L_XaG5eFWuPQ6LbzWQ7B4Jwgiio79Ick5IeO0c_aZthWx42fOD5SsQdNafs_/s320/DSCN5042.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Numerous hill sides</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJAQRJyGEG7BYF_ZqqIKmHl4XS9RLLtMOplnq5zvSeGMLGSfsRPUAaZfOwsrVAw6bBCgFTdmLfbMZppmx1EhxHumQ7wpA5ofNkSBf9c5JPLi5NpLqe0aJpijjLaSmTAEPMh4N8HAxFNedF/s2048/DSCN4977.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJAQRJyGEG7BYF_ZqqIKmHl4XS9RLLtMOplnq5zvSeGMLGSfsRPUAaZfOwsrVAw6bBCgFTdmLfbMZppmx1EhxHumQ7wpA5ofNkSBf9c5JPLi5NpLqe0aJpijjLaSmTAEPMh4N8HAxFNedF/w256-h192/DSCN4977.JPG" width="256" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sage brush and poplars</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Larry and Geri Gustafsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08454292253974667304noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2349342684382473733.post-7247723398774969722019-08-18T13:33:00.001-05:002019-08-18T20:14:36.146-05:00 July 13, 2018<br />
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Mike and Janna Clark and Larry and Geri Gustafson rode this area, just south of Red Lodge, Mt. on the west side of the road. I will try to locate the gravel road to turn on where you will find a nice big field to boondock on. From that camp site, we rode south to 2 great sites.<br />
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The first road travels up the mountain, like a rough 4x4 slow road, where in the past there has been much mining. At the end of this road is the Absaroka Beartooth Wilderness Area. Which is about 10K ft. Of course we thought we were the only ones up there, I should know better by now!!<br />
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At the end of the road is a nice waterfall and a trail you can hike to get close to it. The drive is is amazing with forest and mountain cliff across the stream. This ride was on a FS. road.<br />
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Panguitch, Utah , Dixie National Forest, West and East-Red Canyon<br />
Paradise Campground is north of town 3 miles and you can ride to both sides of Hwy 89.<br />
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The west is at the the bottom of a mountain, where there is long valley, mostly 4x4 roads, thru short cedar trees. This is a big area, where I used my GPS to keep track of our routes and I think Avenza. There were grass meadows surrounded by aspen trees. Some areas had burned in the past.<br />
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The east area of Hwy 89 was my favorite, lots of sandstone hills with a variety of colors, green, blue, red and white. There are many trails, but well marked. Valleys, forest on the ridge top and the outstanding Red Canyon, simply breathtaking.<br />
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This is mountain and valley areas. Some of the trails are old logging roads and the ATV trails are very rocky in places. It well worth the ride. There were amazing sites, waterfalls, hill sides full of rocks, forest and creeks to cross and snow!! We came to a big bowl, a lake on the bottom and a circle of snow around the north circle. It felt unusual to be in this spot! <br />
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The side trail went up the mountain, where we could see where there had been a avalanche and snow was to deep to continue, did I mention this was July 7th?<br />
The main trail seemed to go on forever, we did come across a tree across the trail, so we turned around. Guess we'll have to back and see where it goes.<br />
This trail is listed on Rider Planet.com under Wicked Creek<br />
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<br />Larry and Geri Gustafsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08454292253974667304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2349342684382473733.post-44451776617032607892019-08-16T21:02:00.002-05:002019-08-18T20:17:50.697-05:00 June 28, 2018<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">Land of Yankee Fork, Challis, Idaho</span><br />
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This is one of our top 5 rides in the USA. It has lakes to the west, 50 inch trail, and regular trails, mountain climbing, old mining camps, water crossings and this year a lot of snow on top!<br />
We camp right in town and ride to the trail heads. The Land of Yankee Fork State Park Visitor center has information on hand and map of Bayhorse trail. You could probably get a MVUM from Salmon Challis National Forest.<br />
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We rode to the north, where there was a nice lake, easy to reach, further down the rocky, slow going trail, the kind you think your the only ones out there, we came to another lake, and of course there were 4 rigs at the end!!<br />
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We rode over to Bay Horse Trail, up the mountains to the old mining building, sample cores and more. We drove thru valleys, creeks and to the top of Ramshorn Mountain, cold and large snow drifts remaining. Challis is in the bottom of a volcano crater, and the hills you ride on is the rock that was blown out. Of course erosion has taken place in the last 20 million years.Larry and Geri Gustafsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08454292253974667304noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2349342684382473733.post-54672409619610413122019-08-16T20:24:00.002-05:002019-08-18T20:18:20.583-05:00 July 13, 2019<br />
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We brought our friends to the Black Hills to ride in the pines. We boondocked since the Boxelder Forks campground was closed from flooding. This has been the rainiest we've seen in 22 years.<br />
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We downloaded the Motor Vehicle Use Map from the Forest Service, so I could plan the loops we wanted to take.<br />
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Day one, we staged from Piedmont, SD. This trail connects with the Nemo area. It is a fun trail with a rise in elevation, with great views. There is a nice Memorial, trail 8272. We continued up to the top, choosing some looped trails. We took 8089, which is the Centennial Trail, for ORV and horses . This was very wet, but official opened by Forest Service.<br />
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Day Two we rode out of Nemo, heading southwest to Pilot Knob, going across the road on trail 6307, a area we'd never rode in. We rode to the large cave in of ground on trail 8284.(44.189440 -103.4148200) This interesting area is not marked, but you will turn left after a mile, turning up hill. There is a cave in the ground on 8282 to the north, blocked off by a steel gate. And don't forget to stop at the American Flag, on top of the huge sandstone bluff on trail 8276. We also rode to Dalton Lake, not the best lake, but it's fun to explore new country.<br />
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You could stay 4 days easy and ride.Larry and Geri Gustafsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08454292253974667304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2349342684382473733.post-25770799300166938582019-08-16T17:22:00.000-05:002019-08-18T20:19:18.781-05:00<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> This is quite an interesting area, like going back in time. It is so far north in Nevada, it's almost in Idaho! They actually go by Idaho time. From the main highway <span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">.</span> at Elko, you go west on NV225, for 75 miles. (More info is on Rider Plant.com) on a paved road. We camped at the larger Forest Service Big Cottonwood campground. Then we drove our ATV's on the gravel roads in the area an to Jarbridge. It is a small town with many services you might need.<span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> This was a gold mining town in the 1900s.</span> After getting the tour, and speaking to the locals, <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I found much needed information on Rider Planet-USA.com, about this large area, 25,000 acres, along Oregon's coast. We camped at Spinreel campground with dune access. Since we arrived on Monday, we had the place to ourselves. It is important to have an Oregon OHV decal to ride the dunes. There are maps of the area, but we used our trusty GPS, you can get lost out in the rolling dunes. It was great to ride to the ocean shore, back inland where you’ll find trees and shrubs. The Dunes can be small rolling or large drop offs</span>. <br />
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<br />Larry and Geri Gustafsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08454292253974667304noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2349342684382473733.post-31585423391618004582019-08-15T21:32:00.001-05:002019-08-18T20:26:07.584-05:00ATVing Bighorn Mt., Tensleep, Wy<br />
<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: small;"> 6-24-2019</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: xx-small;">Bighorn Mountains,</span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: xx-small;"> Tensleep, Wyoming</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: small;"> We camped in Boulder Campground, NFS, right off of Hwy. 16, a very nice campground, nice long sites, picnic table, lantern hook and a grill table. Pump water and the cleanest outhouses around. With our Golden age access pass the site was $8,50 per night. I used the Avenza app and downloaded the Motor Vehicle Use Map Bighorns National Forest Wyoming for the roads and trails for this area of the forest. This is a useful tool, it can show you all the numbers of trails and right where you are and track your motion. I use my smart phone, but the app works off satellite not phone service.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: small;">39 miles- Second day, were left early and headed north on #24, the main road, came to #360 which is a 50inch trail. We crossed several small bridges and creeks to rise to an elevation and Battle Park (a horse camp) After lunch we rode #66 another 50in trail to Lily Lake, very rocky and rough!! We have rode in most states and approx 20,000 miles, and I thought I’d seen everything, But coming up the trail was a hiker and her 3 goats were walking with her with packs on!! It was only 9 miles, in 1 1/2 hours! More rocks to bounce over, several creek crossings, all had hard bottoms. Up to an elevation of 10,300 ft., quite cold, numerous huge snow drifts. Then we made it down to trail #402. Drove the 4 wheel drive road back to camp. What sights and a workout!!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"> We camped at the Big Horn Rec. Area- Horseshoe Bend Campground, out of Lovell on Hwy 37. A very nice area with/without hook ups. If you want more info on the wild herds on the mountain, be sure to stop at the Wild Horse Center, near Lovell Wy. Thirty years ago we watched a PBS documentary- CLOUD. The saga of a colt born on the mt. and his haram, and died. His offspring still live there. We trailered to a trail head off of the Crooked Creed road, turn on County Rd 16 to the left, at the base of Sykes Ridge Road. There are two ways up to the mountain, which makes a loop, which is in Montana. You can see a few horses down low, with the majority of the herds at the top in a large meadow. The slow going road is very scenic with dry vegetation and colorful rock formations. Then you will travel thru hills and pines. There are several cliffs and overlooks along the way.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Once you arrive at the top, you can see the large meadow and Penns Cabin, built in 1925. We also took the next road to the right to a line camp Krueger cabin. On the top of the hill and loop, you can take a right and follow the road down to the Big Ice Cave. Yes, even when the temps were 100, there is still ice at the bottom of these limestone ridges. You can continue on this road and make a new loop back to camp. Or you can go back to the fenced in horse area and continue around the original loop. Take time and look for the horses, they are not afraid of humans. Today we saw 98 horses. There is another small ice cave on the west side of the open meadow, with a pole fence blocking the way to this area, seen right off the trail. Continue down the loop, back to the valley below.</span><br />
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LOCATION> NEAREST CITY=Lovell, Wy DIRECTIONS=22mi on 16 E/37 N to Horseshoe Bend Campground<br />
AREA > TYPE OF LAND=-Dry, rocky, forest, high elevation meadows , OWNER= BLM <br />
QUALITY >Pro-Wild horses, great sights / Con-trip takes all day / Length of stay days/ 2, Rating-stars 4*<br />
TERRAIN> MILES OF TRAILS,40+50 hills /dusty down low/elevation TRAIL MAINTENCE=some / NEAR BY TRAILS-In Bighorn Mountains<br />
REGULATIONS> Permit required-Co.OHV sticker / Camping-on site=Horseshoe Bend campground req-no. / width req.-No-<br />
FEE> Camping-yes / Entry-no fee-no<br />
KEY SERVICES> Camping / Gasoline / Diesel / First Aid / Water / Dump / Food=Lovell<br />
SIDE TRIPS> Boat tour on the Bighorn River and a drive to other campgrounds north <br />
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<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><br />Larry and Geri Gustafsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08454292253974667304noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2349342684382473733.post-24994725682822953912017-09-20T13:58:00.000-05:002018-02-21T15:27:27.001-06:00Ouray, Colorado<p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">Rides- 70, 60 miles</font><p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4"> We arrived at Ouray, which is often called Little Switzerland, now I know why! The town is in the valley with mountains surrounding. We camped in town at 4J+1+1 RV park, because most of the primitive camping in the forest are to small/tight for our 27ft camper. We bought the Fun Treks, ATV trails Guide for Colorado- Silverton, Ouray, Lake City, Telluride by Charles A. Wells. There is also information at the Visitor Center in town</font></p><p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">.<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UNMfv2FCwPM/Wo3juE2u1aI/AAAAAAAAFRU/xDB5K7610ew98nv2K_JAu6C0cmpMwCsCwCHMYCw/s1600-h/ouray-best-place-to-visit-in-colorado%255B3%255D"><img width="399" height="178" title="ouray-best-place-to-visit-in-colorado" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="ouray-best-place-to-visit-in-colorado" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UMY7wP0dIVU/Wo3jvIGJbrI/AAAAAAAAFRY/U3-hxs5bXUo9UJIvEiLVkyqFQnkFZ58dgCHMYCw/ouray-best-place-to-visit-in-colorado_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HQuSVKgVJn8/Wo3jv-fCg3I/AAAAAAAAFRc/7VhfBxDSzt4xaUTfs2KY1YrgHH5r92wUgCHMYCw/s1600-h/cal_hur_view_from_cal%255B4%255D"><img width="388" height="166" title="cal_hur_view_from_cal" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="cal_hur_view_from_cal" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YPNSg4MZtsM/Wo3jwtJIXGI/AAAAAAAAFRg/ykLKFxhM-iYeWeRd0urQMlge3abXud-yQCHMYCw/cal_hur_view_from_cal_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4"> We decided to the Alpine Loop, which starts south of town and travels east to Lake City and back. Haul you rigs south on Hwy 550, 3.8 miles, at the sharp curve, on left, is the Alpine staging area, a large rocky road. Easy to miss. Be forewarned, Hwy 550's shoulder is a 500ft drop off, but it can be done! </font><p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4"> It is a rocky and somewhat steep, but no obstacles. Numerous trails spur off from Alpine Loop.</font><table border="0" cellspacing="0">
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<p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">You will see shelf roads, old mining camps, valleys and high elevation saddles. The trails are well marked, just be sure you have a GPS and maps. More than half of this trail is a gravel road, but still interesting. It might sound confusing, but with good maps, it all makes sense. </font><hr><table border="0" cellspacing="0">
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<p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4"> We went over Engineer Pass, 12,800ft. numerous mines. You <u>CAN DRIVE</u> <u> </u>thru Lake City and pick up the trail to Cinnamon Pass, which would make a circle. They have recently allowed licensed OHV driving on the roads.</font><p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4"> We came back on County road 30, past Lake San Cristobal, over Cinnamon Pass, 12,640ft and back to Engineer Pass Trail. It took all day, 7 hours, 70 miles. A very diverse trail.</font><p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">September 21, 2017 South on Hwy 550, 7.8 miles theres a large staging area. Corkscrew to California Gulch to Animas Fork, then down to Silverton. 6 hours, 60 miles<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UCa8xwcgBQM/Wo3kBczg_DI/AAAAAAAAFSc/LepM5yd1k2g3EkHLqK7_shD77M2Rk04LQCHMYCw/s1600-h/%255B000002%255D%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="California pass" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="[000002]" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-beLrezSPIGA/Wo3kCP5SEHI/AAAAAAAAFSg/iPzM8hRsMawXw_i8NIgcK6XHbCwmU6hDwCHMYCw/%255B000002%255D_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YByVh73iSAE/Wo3kE1_k2BI/AAAAAAAAFSk/XJrKQOxbRe0pUzjFWodN7Rv15rYkrC92QCHMYCw/s1600-h/%255B023756%255D%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="Animas forks" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="[023756]" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FBhXuAmYwBk/Wo3kFr4edUI/AAAAAAAAFSo/mHTyemoYypgaapyubdRSSO3XNMjpfLeGACHMYCw/%255B023756%255D_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-K-ecov8opZk/Wo3kG4APNfI/AAAAAAAAFSs/WdPPjoeWTKYYL8r24RxMpbZd5CY66aecwCHMYCw/s1600-h/%255B023768%255D%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="The main home" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="[023768]" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-llDyiMS8IOI/Wo3kHe6mTEI/AAAAAAAAFSw/cRcDgpmrQ4QavpGS6T2g5k2ORP18UPy-wCHMYCw/%255B023768%255D_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4"> Red Mountain number 1 & 2 are so beautiful. then over to Hurricane Pass 12,407ft., viewing Lake Como, then up the hill to California Gulch ( we found some snow in the shade) We stopped at Animas Forks, where you can view several homes and mines. Animas Forks was a old mining town in 1870, pop. 450. We followed the river down and south to Silverton. There are only certain streets you can drive on in town. Find a map at the Kiosk along the road.<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7FgC7_AprmI/Wo3kJJ9gfPI/AAAAAAAAFS0/R3y0o0efWkMRkEhjaI0M6dswbePRDZC_QCHMYCw/s1600-h/%255B023619%255D%255B4%255D"><img width="379" height="199" title="[023619]" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="[023619]" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sFGC19Co8p4/Wo3kJ_16XdI/AAAAAAAAFS4/ENYWfYPRR0wNFS08JYQ4Rx7ziOnbCWrZACHMYCw/%255B023619%255D_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yeSNX0JW1yE/Wo3kLWevlZI/AAAAAAAAFS8/xFVj9DBUesETYdblBIFRFDcHfUTEjWnRQCHMYCw/s1600-h/%255B023369%255D%255B3%255D"><img width="244" height="184" title="Larry coming up the road" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="[023369]" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ci4IVBvr5zg/Wo3kMB_NP-I/AAAAAAAAFTA/kDOHdpG-QmIv4-xUoPyPhwVQZXVT_4dLgCHMYCw/%255B023369%255D_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mOfo343cPSQ/Wo3kM66ssAI/AAAAAAAAFTE/SjpjfkY73S4X_RahxoSVZZDoes-qwXJ8gCHMYCw/s1600-h/hurricane3%255B3%255D"><img width="290" height="178" title="hurricane3" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="hurricane3" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OjpCT0Li0f4/Wo3kNRWpLOI/AAAAAAAAFTI/cT7D3wnaqdodLY-y3d3FYb3LyWEGgzCHwCHMYCw/hurricane3_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2_tBCnDypUo/Wo3kOaLB2CI/AAAAAAAAFTM/pdXJzRjmFyQkRBcU06wWdloB6c3-oPTCACHMYCw/s1600-h/Lake%2Bsan%2Bcristol%255B2%255D"><img width="244" height="163" title="Lake san cristol" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Lake san cristol" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TMl5lUYaxTo/Wo3kPMHy8uI/AAAAAAAAFTQ/GX3XjYoNV6oCcvXqAhZtMKW_F0YbcYn0QCHMYCw/Lake%2Bsan%2Bcristol_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font><p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4"> Going back, find County road 110 north, to Gladstone, then back to our staging area. Another fine trip thru valleys, mountains, forest, and peaks.</font>Larry and Geri Gustafsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08454292253974667304noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2349342684382473733.post-55662360599439909212017-09-14T10:09:00.000-05:002017-09-17T10:36:28.609-05:00Peach Valley OHV, Olathe, Colorado (north of Montrose)<p>56 miles </p> <p>This is a unique OHV area and easy to get to.<br>From Olathe, Colorado, turn east on Falcon Road, 4 miles, which is paved and turns into Peach Valley Road, there is 1 mile of gravel road. There is a BLM sign and the big area is on your right. This is a large area with two pit toilets, several picnic tables, some with pavilions. There is no water/electric/dump, but a large flat area to free camp. BLM has maps at the kiosk.<br> <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Tv8GyzV8Eos/Wb6WG13gR2I/AAAAAAAAFOY/BMF8Jx93-4kF1Bqf3crPXBRii_qH-_8SwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN2248%255B4%255D"><img title="camping spot" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN2248" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XKDw1lAuS7g/Wb6WHQxvpmI/AAAAAAAAFOc/iPkEmOe3CGou9coJdQcviI59V08pfv8agCHMYCw/DSCN2248_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="306" height="241"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-h2JGyAlgEMI/Wb6WIPqxRgI/AAAAAAAAFOg/wUYLvu2GrR4kkHKxMVMOhFe4mN84vyLqACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN2249%255B4%255D"><img title="Peach Valley, BLM map" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN2249" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rt3UYDEOLFU/Wb6WI0GQETI/AAAAAAAAFOk/txy6rjAh0NMixPnJcdQGs3F9-umes4UnQCHMYCw/DSCN2249_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="302" height="237"></a></td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hJ8CfSept1E/Wb6WJMBbrII/AAAAAAAAFOo/3J8e43uii2kdM9Q2aUOI1acaZqhLXKN8wCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN2247%255B4%255D"><img title="training area" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN2247" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-icTnN6qVGxY/Wb6WJ7U34CI/AAAAAAAAFOs/GTCg-DhPbCUidfuyyrMOrxPEl4-fA4wnwCHMYCw/DSCN2247_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="306" height="241"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9N7Nt40Oa5o/Wb6WKciVgnI/AAAAAAAAFOw/NUz0D_HpNpU72ayelH0ExH5naDaivTURwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN2250%255B4%255D"><img title="Flat top, BLM map" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN2250" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fcK5TtE_3XI/Wb6WK55XlhI/AAAAAAAAFO0/94O2Rn74pikE631M3cjU9WVxi5btshC6wCHMYCw/DSCN2250_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="302" height="237"></a></td></tr></tbody></table> There is several loading docks, a play-practice area for children and a obstacle course with jumps. Around the staging area you will find a large open area with adobe clay hills to climb for motorbikes or Atv's. When it rains, it gets very slippery, so let it dry up before hitting the hills. The trails are marked with names as well as which machine can go on that trail <br> <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-M_PRtBOKKG0/Wb6WLaE3KDI/AAAAAAAAFO4/Wm7MtkDaY3Af-AynVeT5BXgaRj955Z0ygCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN2194%255B4%255D"><img title="riding in the valley" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN2194" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3nmbBr1ChOI/Wb6WLx2sdGI/AAAAAAAAFO8/6dV5uG6EsdMaSGCme-35Da1YFHHFKfXDQCHMYCw/DSCN2194_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="299" height="235"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HQ9HjYBNrlU/Wb6WMWy4laI/AAAAAAAAFPA/g3TEAT_tUyUNkSpDI1VhqQ5r_i9vhNxIgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN2190%255B4%255D"><img title="view from camp" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN2190" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FOVM-_sguwk/Wb6WM4nPwOI/AAAAAAAAFPE/AoGSOPRHGTkbhx2uboK7a_Fuujjdd3cEACHMYCw/DSCN2190_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="299" height="235"></a></td></tr></tbody></table>Day 1- 11 miles- After setting up our camper, we played in the open hills area, learning where they go, and how steep the hills are. Some of the dirt bikes, go straight up the hill side, be careful to ride within your ability. Then we headed out to Eagle Trail, which was marked dangerous, but it was more rocky with elevation. It was marked a road on the map(BLM) but was more of a trail. We came to a cross road with a huge drop off! we turned left Red Rocks-Nighthorse Trail, then Wave road. We made a circle of the trails and ended back at the campground. <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EDNSrByGmRk/Wb6WNQjfQnI/AAAAAAAAFPI/POu-i_3zk8wp4VP6TmZX4kXYr9YAzH3cACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN2203%255B4%255D"><img title="Eagle road, pines & elevation" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN2203" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1jE0X7pCUIQ/Wb6WN1Q6ctI/AAAAAAAAFPM/b8Y4q4HO2GoSNR-kyZtulIlFm48cWYBngCHMYCw/DSCN2203_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="299" height="235"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VFtEbQSirLI/Wb6WOR7QyXI/AAAAAAAAFPQ/EKn5KJS6Pf0zNFPeTE0vFUf5n7BkxzKhwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN2205%2B-%2BCopy%255B4%255D"><img title="On the edge of the cliff" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN2205 - Copy" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SRQCafqfZS4/Wb6WOw0-GxI/AAAAAAAAFPU/qjFIXiS54EASw8Axq6GnNMc6OIPga-ZigCHMYCw/DSCN2205%2B-%2BCopy_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="301" height="237"></a></td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9mVU3iFzwfo/Wb6WPTUuAXI/AAAAAAAAFPY/uhp6U9PNnnwCgOXOYzcd1EIFEV_yNKJmQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN2200%255B4%255D"><img title="views from the top" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN2200" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3THyrmLwBMc/Wb6WP3AdFFI/AAAAAAAAFPc/gMtlSEO6HPwYYfp3l16SaRG1MKL0-8sMgCHMYCw/DSCN2200_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="312" height="245"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-d8Kgf9BybhM/Wb6WQqhTvoI/AAAAAAAAFPg/zQ6B3lDPouQfhaqDUslBvBNTIWFNg-xKwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN2235%255B4%255D"><img title="watch where you ride!" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN2235" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TKruq6TiNZo/Wb6WRCF-3pI/AAAAAAAAFPk/yO320KMZrxkaPdR7QN5lvWR17t309T6XwCHMYCw/DSCN2235_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="302" height="237"></a></td></tr></tbody></table><br>Day 2 -45 miles Nice sunny day, we headed south and rode up some high hills, wow! We finally made it to the Elephant skin road, which we rode south to Flat Top Trailhead, about 6 miles. Elephant skin road is a easy 4x4 road. Most of the trails off this road were for motorbikes or hiking. We did go up the Dump Ridge trail. It rose 530 ft in a short distance, with sheer drop offs on both sides!! <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TbQr2zs2hmQ/Wb6WRqe36VI/AAAAAAAAFPo/85jt_mHwfrszLm19MQOG7d1mayGIpTlSwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN2209%255B4%255D"><img title="Mts to the east" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN2209" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-l0ErTIzlVx4/Wb6WSKwhsuI/AAAAAAAAFPs/CKhW5vZCtd8JeHCYdy8PI9cIdQiatT7SACHMYCw/DSCN2209_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="295" height="232"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-645fukQRrhg/Wb6WS8md-jI/AAAAAAAAFPw/eItUEouXt6MXbDt5QzcrOjWAdc4e3b9yQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN2223%255B4%255D"><img title="tire marks the trail" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN2223" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Crrw5iJttnA/Wb6WTuwOviI/AAAAAAAAFP0/R9z1wstYMqM8kWzlCmdB4UDVl0VXgIh0QCHMYCw/DSCN2223_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="292" height="230"></a></td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bPUbAXPqLpI/Wb6WUBh00zI/AAAAAAAAFP4/ciuUSxjrdisvDK3WApHwzP46xOV811cggCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN2225%255B4%255D"><img title="Adobe hills" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN2225" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XvhC3oqVdS0/Wb6WUqQIOgI/AAAAAAAAFP8/7bJgdR6AycAhvlsFC-QlteW8wrHQQFgBwCHMYCw/DSCN2225_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="291" height="229"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0yCWNiiIha4/Wb6WVFASplI/AAAAAAAAFQA/S-LU0vHt7NYTWWVAyKqTuIs-ytHj5oL1gCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN2218%255B4%255D"><img title="Skinny trail, which goes straight down" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN2218" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-baAkCyygxQQ/Wb6WVhHa9II/AAAAAAAAFQE/dgYEkXprRdkgFbMhRg9trS46FTqGvra-ACHMYCw/DSCN2218_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="291" height="229"></a></td></tr></tbody></table> When we reached the top, we turned around, since the trail turned quite narrow. Returning toward camp, we took the Chuckar road, which is a slow 4x4 bumpy road, (4 miles one way) that dead ends at the Gunnison River, which flows north in the Gunnison Gorge Wilderness. We thought we'd be the only ones there, but there were 10 vehicles, 10 pack mules and a few people. We found out, pack mules carry rafts and gear, one mile down 1,000 ft to the river, for a 3 day rafting trip.<br>We rode some trails up and down the hills making our way to camp. They are so much fun, but pick the one for your machine and riding experience. They are steeper then they look! <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qPCq21ouPm0/Wb6WWI9hfSI/AAAAAAAAFQI/KWD2mlp6c1gcHHjqT8_-Hy6G-M4XuTUxACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN2232%255B4%255D"><img title="one of the 3 mule packs" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN2232" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UI5Q4JUZZd8/Wb6WWlnb-AI/AAAAAAAAFQM/gbmX09tzeRcEWd75q8Hyh0zw7UpdlnLAwCHMYCw/DSCN2232_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="310" height="244"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sQj7AgfmtkY/Wb6WXROtziI/AAAAAAAAFQQ/xsd4hUWMTOYkwf2JsrYsxXVNGNiQ9r_EwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN2238%255B5%255D"><img title="notice the trails on top of the ridges" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN2238" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5627sW22Q1k/Wb6WXjYalnI/AAAAAAAAFQU/xxxD8w1LHVMVVIWxsFr_Kl6VH9H4UFUbQCHMYCw/DSCN2238_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" width="293" height="239"></a></td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wilWGFfiRE8/Wb6WYkDJWYI/AAAAAAAAFQY/3HGLXdbo0bcRo2e7C_Ux8I1TKe8St7XOACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN2237%255B4%255D"><img title="steep hill sides, but safe" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN2237" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cKSDcr7fnL4/Wb6WZF_kEHI/AAAAAAAAFQc/tk7nPvKcqYgQ9mEHpAHrGWRCHsK_q0Y-gCHMYCw/DSCN2237_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="313" height="246"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--FHYYzqerpk/Wb6Wdav6eJI/AAAAAAAAFQg/YltTgwtPsLgd7hp3F5QZzRvJHt2PR31swCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN2247%255B9%255D"><img title="jumps in the training spot" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN2247" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mOLhnMIR5Ns/Wb6WeDOA3FI/AAAAAAAAFQk/cyvjO8rWpb4xaAt2wBHr5PZG9T2TI27TgCHMYCw/DSCN2247_thumb%255B3%255D?imgmax=800" width="299" height="235"></a></td></tr></tbody></table></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eEmLd8C-328/Wb6WeXZx9PI/AAAAAAAAFQo/742nhS1tQrYNBPuuc3JEdM963W3iBOT_QCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN2211%255B8%255D"><img title="DSCN2211" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN2211" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EVeOklVA_HM/Wb6We9QjrtI/AAAAAAAAFQs/dEPY_iab0V43WUwKJuzRPTXSOGHYqaCjQCHMYCw/DSCN2211_thumb%255B6%255D?imgmax=800" width="777" height="214"></a></p> <p><br>INFORMATION><br>LOCATION> NEAREST CITY=Olathe, Co DIRECTIONS=4 miles east on Falcon road/Peach road<br>AREA > TYPE OF LAND=-desert, juniper, mountain , OWNER= BLM<br>QUALITY > Pro-diverse & camping on site / Con-could have more Atv trails / Length of stay 2-3 days/ Rating-stars 4<br>TERRAIN> MILES OF TRAILS, hills / dunes / mud / dust /elevation TRAIL MAINTENCE / SQ. MILE AREA -9,700 acres/ NEAR BY TRAILS-Flat Top & Elephant Skin OHV staging <br>REGULATIONS> Permit required-Co.OHV sticker / Camping-on site /whip-no / helmets req-no. / width req.-yes<br>FEE> Camping / Entry-no fee<br>KEY SERVICES> Camping / Gasoline / Diesel / First Aid / Water / Dump / Food=Olathe or Montrose, Colorado<br>SIDE TRIPS> Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Monument, Grand Mesa to the north<br>CONTACTS> BLM office in Montrose</p>Larry and Geri Gustafsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08454292253974667304noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2349342684382473733.post-20257343887635944532017-09-12T12:31:00.000-05:002017-09-15T13:14:37.935-05:00Wagon Wheel Trail System, Meeker, Colorado<p>35 miles</p> <p> We stopped at Meeker to load up on grocery, gas, diesel and information from the Forest Service Office on main street, along with the Champer of Commerce. Nice small town<br> We headed east of Meeker Colorado, on County road #8, a paved road, which follows beside the White River. It is a beautiful 32 mile drive, the landscape changes every mile. At first the area is flat and dry, with juniper growing on the hill side. The bottom land is farmed and there are amazing homes in the valley. The further out, you will see aspen with a mix of pine trees on the steep hills. One home was called Cattle Lack Ranch! We camped at an official BLM campground with water, and clean pit toilets, $23 per night, but one of us holds the Golden Age pass, so the fee is 1/2.<br>I had numerous maps of the area including the downloadable MVUM on my tablet, which shows us exactly where we are on the trails. <br> <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-w2SEBH_bRgw/WbwYJyccntI/AAAAAAAAFME/dHeA_vNsZDQOdaEFxnT39cGo7T3L23iQACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN2124%255B9%255D"><img title="county road 8" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN2124" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OUfvLXSBl7Q/WbwYKgDg_9I/AAAAAAAAFMI/v581Jhq8N1MAXjJQq2TYc5T2qHuJqo4vQCHMYCw/DSCN2124_thumb%255B3%255D?imgmax=800" width="324" height="255"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tmnyJZYOZ2o/WbwYMHr86PI/AAAAAAAAFMM/wLeqDNgroHoEr56U10c-tEkTSHxyG1CHQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN2138%255B4%255D"><img title="Aspen just starting to turn" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN2138" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gwPhHUHjxOs/WbwYMl48qFI/AAAAAAAAFMQ/zB_oG-7CX-4FiINswFo26ka2UrdgOtUYgCHMYCw/DSCN2138_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="325" height="255"></a></td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bjdanvDQAWk/WbwYOvBKvlI/AAAAAAAAFMU/SqQ3drFKGf0ibSY_CZQ666X0395Sq30WQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN2183%255B4%255D"><img title="side valleys" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN2183" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EadrNTy4Avs/WbwYPW8Dn4I/AAAAAAAAFMY/F65LGC0uASAvApkOwma6Hn6Vdxnc6PWPgCHMYCw/DSCN2183_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="325" height="255"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qplrApDJODg/WbwYQmypDAI/AAAAAAAAFMc/8_P7M5IhyksJdcUnDopRyUmsYPFXCLZYgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN2126%255B4%255D"><img title="Dead horse trail" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN2126" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CqzOF-DKYC4/WbwYRBo1B4I/AAAAAAAAFMg/HPWTsSDCQggIRS3LX5iZDjFxd0LjwXvLQCHMYCw/DSCN2126_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="336" height="264"></a></td></tr></tbody></table>Day 1-- 35 miles We headed east on County road 8 to the Dead Horse Loop road. It was a easy drive with fantastic views into the valley. Big aspen trees line the well marked trail. We saw a few elk hunters camped in the woods. The highest elevation was 10300 ft. when a dark cloud passed over and dropped some hail. The views were spectacular, from big grass meadows, spruce trees to mountain tops. We also rode on the narrow ATV trails, which we found enjoyable. We saw s large herd of cattle being rounded up for the fall season. The cowboy filled us in on the lay of the land, including sheep range permits over the hills. We made a big circle coming out on 280 FS #. <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TzLQMHb0ueo/WbwYSGY4XEI/AAAAAAAAFMk/TezfpW94XQ4TQZco2tf6VmL5vg1xAK6lgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN2132%255B4%255D"><img title="Half way up the mountain" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN2132" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sE_FbPUGePE/WbwYS13gw6I/AAAAAAAAFMo/JjX5QxFLy_0t4RJeQg_Ip76GzBGL6QQ5QCHMYCw/DSCN2132_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="296" height="233"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0IwNOklxA5g/WbwYUPjpxpI/AAAAAAAAFMs/7sYKn4m_ah0eHJeT3z-k0338-1H-Xv8vACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN2142%255B5%255D"><img title="Elk hunting camp" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN2142" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TcZeLiO_S7I/WbwYU5rAS-I/AAAAAAAAFMw/ZEMcXc1torcNzMTByzOlCOBPIFIBu0TUQCHMYCw/DSCN2142_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" width="357" height="236"></a></td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NV0-DDFOpNw/WbwYWA_sDlI/AAAAAAAAFM0/vK9wbYZv56MeV-C5iXad9PQ0-VhXueTfgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN2149%255B4%255D"><img title="Close to the top, big meadows here" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN2149" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4sNBOeBXRTI/WbwYW_iE3EI/AAAAAAAAFM4/inmArsq_F2AaK3DPZHdtLX_VHQp8VC_ugCHMYCw/DSCN2149_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="296" height="233"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oU9R45ofbw4/WbwYXrq6mYI/AAAAAAAAFM8/HTH2V0sx7LM8kxy4DYj2CpKmGSwsBebFQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN2151%255B5%255D"><img title="Meadows" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN2151" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JENP8-BAPt4/WbwYYMpmTEI/AAAAAAAAFNA/8aa1IqGFF_8eyAsud6FociRpxeKmyWKgACHMYCw/DSCN2151_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" width="355" height="245"></a></td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3pUiybM8zoQ/WbwYY8ro68I/AAAAAAAAFNE/kml8v7nZxaUemi70C_Fr0V6ssP9A62msgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN2169%255B5%255D"><img title="Big open areas" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN2169" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JTYj2AQCDU4/WbwYZe8zeTI/AAAAAAAAFNI/udJG1u2oDbEVR8GNYehHmm3HfKHxRRikQCHMYCw/DSCN2169_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" width="294" height="251"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-y7ei1ZC-r0w/WbwYZ2EVhyI/AAAAAAAAFNM/7itueR96VkcjfdWvEesgy0W6B75j5PqUACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN2177%255B5%255D"><img title="Side hill mt/meadow" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN2177" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_R74qs1n4KI/WbwYaWXAh2I/AAAAAAAAFNQ/XFN15k8KgOUVYNPbBFMfO2CKpU76aJRlwCHMYCw/DSCN2177_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" width="319" height="258"></a></td></tr></tbody></table><br>Day 2—Due to an electrical problem in the camper, we had to go into Meeker and fix it. The business in town are well supplied and friendly. There is a yearly <strong>Wagon Wheel OHV Rendezvous </strong>in July out of Meeker, Colorado. They have it all organized with 14 trails. You can have a guide, or use the booklet with all the information you will need to go out and enjoy this great area!</p> <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rrGcQAvkEbk/WbwYbnuUbII/AAAAAAAAFNU/P5VCxyv0J1860IhZA0twE91zYLfldh35gCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN2175%255B5%255D"><img title="Cowboy rounding up cattle" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN2175" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-V9ytNzdwqr0/WbwYcJwkA4I/AAAAAAAAFNY/Vi0pD9NtZws0EYgHBXGb4mY3M50Ue_GlQCHMYCw/DSCN2175_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" width="323" height="263"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IlGYqNuZqxg/WbwYcjUR-cI/AAAAAAAAFNc/N-iKHAMXsrwzo0Lb26bRpZk31KezDjvVQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN2176%255B5%255D"><img title="Cattle" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN2176" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xCNBkXTpZnA/WbwYde9UjlI/AAAAAAAAFNg/qgOx9bZHKqAJR_Jk0HcTK82G6Kf_r6ALgCHMYCw/DSCN2176_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" width="316" height="257"></a></td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0hLHZv2bHbQ/WbwYd8hN5RI/AAAAAAAAFNk/VuNe675BxZI7uxeL3IEWENtQJbZfJydQgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN2179%255B4%255D"><img title="Afternoon rain storm" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN2179" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iypEUN1k2v8/WbwYep6S_1I/AAAAAAAAFNo/Gy6wHLwETQwQFLalXUunxxd52PwDr0tawCHMYCw/DSCN2179_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="320" height="252"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pcNY7KpH3yU/WbwYfAWF2GI/AAAAAAAAFNs/2SrMoCxczlUrF_x9EANhDUxLIl1dPNFqACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN2164%255B4%255D"><img title="Geri & Larry by a huge aspen tree" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN2164" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FS8xeqUXXSA/WbwYf7lKBCI/AAAAAAAAFNw/HAknyQqb5m0mBKA7pyqen5rlF9aCuhryACHMYCw/DSCN2164_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="320" height="252"></a></td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yX_RrPmBfGA/WbwYhBEy03I/AAAAAAAAFN0/y7apHFYRc7c7Q-65MdyPFdq4b6dDHVqdQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN2173%255B4%255D"><img title="stripped aspen" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN2173" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lU2oGG-aApg/WbwYhqqWe4I/AAAAAAAAFN4/d2nhswHeZvAjin0wt7512vcSMY-NrYXhACHMYCw/DSCN2173_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="313" height="246"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7myJfk7HxwU/WbwYijlQt6I/AAAAAAAAFN8/1qRYe5kuv80aj9CkU4hBJZXaDEwIhKPUwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN2160%255B4%255D"><img title="Fun on the trail" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN2160" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cgpH8s8_3Gg/WbwYjD98NNI/AAAAAAAAFOA/CCUc3otK-HMEFiw_fe9RK_aq_OQijJ08gCHMYCw/DSCN2160_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="201" height="260"></a></td></tr></tbody></table> <p>INFORMATION><br>LOCATION> NEAREST CITY=Meeker, Colorado DIRECTIONS=East of Meeker, turn on County Rd. 8, go 32 miles out<br>AREA > TYPE OF LAND= forest, mountain , OWNER= Nat Forest<br>QUALITY > Pro-lots of miles of trails / Con-finding a place to camp and stage / Length of stay- 5 days / Rating-stars-5<br>TERRAIN> MILES OF TRAILS, 250 miles- hills / forest / dust / water crossing /elevation TRAIL MAINTENCE –yes / SQ. MILE AREA -/ NEAR BY TRAILS- Sand Wash Basin, Maybell <br>REGULATIONS> Permit required / Camping-depends /whip-no / helmets req-no. / width req.-some places<br>FEE> Camping-depends where / Entry-just Colorado OHV permit<br>KEY SERVICES> Camping / Gasoline / Diesel / First Aid / Water / Dump / Food=Meeker<br>GPS POINTS> <br>SIDE TRIPS>Trappers Lake<br>CONTACTS>Forest Service Office, Meeker, Co</p>Larry and Geri Gustafsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08454292253974667304noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2349342684382473733.post-63020127615531156232017-09-09T19:09:00.000-05:002017-09-15T12:04:32.237-05:00Sand Wash Basin , Maybell, Colorado 135 miles<p> <br> Directions, 30 miles west of Craig, Colorado, to Maybell, turn onto Hwy 318, 18 miles, turn north on to county road 67, there is dry camping along these roads.<br><strong> Sand Wash Basin Herd Management Area</strong> was started in 1971, with 65 horses, the numbers can double in 4 years. There can be 163-400 wild horses in the 150,000 acre basin. The area ranges from 5,800-8,125 feet. Desert floor, rolling type hills, to cliffs and pinyon/juniper woodlands. We were riding during hunting seasons, so we wore our orange vest while riding. You could spend 6 days here, viewing horses and riding on the nice BLM trails. <br> We stopped in Craig at the Chamber of Commerce, where they were very helpful and gave us numerous maps and information. We also purchased our Colorado OHV sticker for $25 per machine. Pick up a BLM map for this area, since there are numerous marked BLM trails. Before you leave town, load up on water and gas. This is a BIG area, so watch your gas gauge and have your maps and a GPS. <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yuz0qIfWqac/WbwHPXmq9EI/AAAAAAAAFIY/dI36eVmGXRsJRwgy7C_CZj1KmQqNOCNCACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN21183"><img title="Road map" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN2118" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VQNJNn6QS5E/WbwHQKFdmlI/AAAAAAAAFIc/61PezrcK3NMd-6Ib9ilH1nVxWSWhhOjsQCHMYCw/DSCN2118_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dmBIOQbg0kU/WbwHRCFDrzI/AAAAAAAAFIg/0pq4TJXUvrsWqxZm4X5F2AC0pnYM5I9LwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN19673"><img title="DSCN1967" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN1967" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fbWsprRvq3U/WbwHXA0VNRI/AAAAAAAAFIk/38K0Z3Aogl8XQiWn1Lp85z1ZmznSkescACHMYCw/DSCN1967_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cMLoIqrvy-k/WbwHXsLPveI/AAAAAAAAFIo/O2QUqyKBSQwKlZ6BDu4rvMrB8g2nrQ8yQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN19633"><img title="Camping spot" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN1963" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cTu_fuDh4F8/WbwHYkcdbPI/AAAAAAAAFIs/Cr44S0jR-uIDuRtC08wRkojhz4yXK9yiQCHMYCw/DSCN1963_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oJ81HPOg8Pg/WbwHZanl47I/AAAAAAAAFIw/nlD2_atkvnIMUU7ONGZ5mNWYF0BOyuP_QCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN19237"><img title="wild flowers and hills" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN1923" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CPoNHRjIB5s/WbwHacbI-5I/AAAAAAAAFI0/W6eVPjQdi44DazUWbyugNUTtb1UOfyAcgCHMYCw/DSCN1923_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></td></tr></tbody></table><br>#Day 1,--30 miles We turned in on County road 67, just past the kiosk and we found a camping spot. Riding, we headed north on 67, then 48. We veered west on a marked BLM trail 2048D, where we found 28 wild horses grazing at the bottom of a juniper hill. They weren't afraid, and we were careful to stay our distance. <br> <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_Lc296Y7EJc/WbwHbGUaHII/AAAAAAAAFI4/fyXWZntHTOI_MQCeSPHDkfCk1oWP2ZfYACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN19293"><img title="1st herd" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN1929" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Pjp7A1R0CXk/WbwHbgPCbjI/AAAAAAAAFI8/h0We-bO8Aw0ZPVJHKpLhH2fmnY3ubgMogCHMYCw/DSCN1929_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-W6x2O9NszAw/WbwHczDn4TI/AAAAAAAAFJA/eWfcEVsEEtc0VEUBb29U46rvnz_aQzDNgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN19423"><img title="Larry watching" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN1942" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-L7WyivXzJCw/WbwHdqVGY6I/AAAAAAAAFJE/IhBhsIZ-sZAwcajgWw3JyTNXAjUJqSoKwCHMYCw/DSCN1942_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-B9iwX2GgcP8/WbwHegfuL_I/AAAAAAAAFJI/hKlW1KjUFVcyZOqzxNt37WPaXZRuhRkHACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN19373"><img title="Mother and colt" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN1937" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-H6Y6kwGNmGc/WbwHgtsAyJI/AAAAAAAAFJM/AWgrPeNuTyAIjlmgNqaYxFOmYIMaAsPMgCHMYCw/DSCN1937_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gJTvLX60KVw/WbwHhpiyAQI/AAAAAAAAFJQ/rAIIXdL97JopvmLAWudLuuj8Mw5TWqT8wCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN19213"><img title="terrain" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN1921" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-s7ZUSigwEpw/WbwHikvM_UI/AAAAAAAAFJU/t_GcxtRdvo4K1_Ebg9e4knc8-3-w74bZwCHMYCw/DSCN1921_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></td></tr></tbody></table> Our second herd was a group of 10, which were further off the road. On the next trail, we saw a small band, over the bank. When this trail dead ended, we turned around, and to our amazement the stallion had moved up the bank and close to us, for a better look at us! As we drove by, he kept an eye on us. We tried another trail for a shortcut home, and found ourselves at the top of a dropoff, there was a path down the steep decent, it was exciting as the soil is dry clay , and it was rolling as we came down the hill.<br> We were lucky enough to visit with Patti Mosby (who has been keeping records of the horses for 18 years) She is a professional photographer and chronicles the life of the horses. She was very informative about the lives of the horses, how they interact, plus she know many of the names of the horses. She mentioned where to find the famous Picasso, one of her favorites, a 25-28 year old, paint stallion (which we didn't see) Pattie documented to the BLM wild horse board, a foal which was born on Sept 7th, a filly named Jetta. The next two horse pictures are Pattie’s. <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NzescgY7Qq4/WbwHjVP8UiI/AAAAAAAAFJY/KXw-RvdWqGMRoRo2fK41YO_tSajAWgyFACHMYCw/s1600-h/Piccaso%2B2%255B3%255D"><img title="Piccaso photo from Patti Mosby facebook" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Piccaso 2" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iirFz2va3WI/WbwHkpNnesI/AAAAAAAAFJc/lXNRKQmXsA09yRbfo5K4ji5Mdjl_s24owCHMYCw/Piccaso%2B2_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="244" height="227"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WYG2fa4uB_U/WbwHmZLvtPI/AAAAAAAAFJg/sEanUjTE_l8AJ_PkNykx3sv7rflw16uCACHMYCw/s1600-h/Jetta%255B4%255D"><img title="Jetta and mare, from Patti Mosby facebook" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Jetta" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Dlz2xhmHpQ0/WbwHnNC43tI/AAAAAAAAFJk/gCBgMqZYFbE-86OyH9UEBfeFou2df47ygCHMYCw/Jetta_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" width="244" height="223"></a></td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KPZTKhHAtEY/WbwHn8U-c1I/AAAAAAAAFJo/H4ReaQUKlxggP74a1F47hF2cRh2qZO7AgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN20558"><img title="Bull elk" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN2055" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-P3gaJwpqL-o/WbwHpK06BvI/AAAAAAAAFJs/1hXe9o8bdq4jE72lz8yGHZaLMxpLfS7iACHMYCw/DSCN2055_thumb5?imgmax=800" width="250" height="183"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_qkZpbZ5NpQ/WbwHphlfl0I/AAAAAAAAFJw/zvt5kcJTupcxw9LB4Q-euQRHJr3txdUcgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN20543"><img title="Cow elk" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN2054" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XLTLRb_0kNo/WbwHqzZPrmI/AAAAAAAAFJ0/CWDi9nZ-2CIWwcXr-8H6HLfeca9kIV3twCHMYCw/DSCN2054_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></td></tr></tbody></table></p> <p>-Day 2--34 miles We headed west on the BLM trail, rising in elevation, going thru Juniper trees, with great views from the top ridge. We stayed on this trail for 8 miles. We came down on to Road 48, where we saw 2 groups of horses, with pinto stallions. As we turned on to Road 80, we stopped at a overlook and saw a herd of 24 coming up the hill towards us. We stayed put and out of the way and when they reached the top, they stared at us, yet continued on their way to the watering hole. It's not on the map, but here is the GPS # N 40* 43.285' W 108* 30.238' . We were told, to be at the watering hole about 3 pm and many bands come together to drink. We took a drive in our truck, on Hwy 318 to the Vermillion waterfall, and saw 7 elk.</p> <p> <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qJVvlghqUzA/WbwHr6SM30I/AAAAAAAAFJ4/jkvwFSxxBpA-XcjT_6GcqiwzlXk6FwIcwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN19953"><img title="ATV trail in junipers" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN1995" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TlJEJCqMUVw/WbwHteY0nCI/AAAAAAAAFJ8/m9XfokDtqP07umdoymoSKBZ6pSR7gFmRQCHMYCw/DSCN1995_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UoYWnvJ81_4/WbwHuW3VzsI/AAAAAAAAFKA/xVY4O3XtnScdxghocBpFHO9dM73RYHfFQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN19983"><img title="trail with a view" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN1998" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-G6X6Tz0I0OE/WbwHviw-jsI/AAAAAAAAFKE/Y0RnzHHSB5s8gfILHKirknIvVnBpDhsDwCHMYCw/DSCN1998_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HmZ1r778DdY/WbwHxYpRBcI/AAAAAAAAFKI/wJjT7m7zFekOodBjqSsE-2yDltbJUxKewCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN19884"><img title="landscape" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN1988" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-P8iSQgOmeyM/WbwHyj8-vwI/AAAAAAAAFKM/HGX9fJidOPkYwInUliUymIYJ5AgGVpWTACHMYCw/DSCN1988_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="155" height="220"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eDhb9AkK4qo/WbwH0Il45QI/AAAAAAAAFKQ/VvO4FrSLAWkRmZP3OyAHN26w2zt3r961ACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN19893"><img title="erosion of a bluff" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN1989" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-s-F3_E_qqaQ/WbwH1HoULqI/AAAAAAAAFKU/VxG5E8Qcb345yml28QZJ0B3nvdWbjoPwQCHMYCw/DSCN1989_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qHRgo1TQeqI/WbwH2sUyaLI/AAAAAAAAFKY/aZkDDxI5uxcTxVRQZ6Cfq7ilI8VH3bhwgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN20073"><img title="Stallions" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN2007" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qjE8V52FEQk/WbwH34l0PaI/AAAAAAAAFKc/xMqfjxUgpWglYP3IV7cBEzxRQTZXs1WfQCHMYCw/DSCN2007_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9Ap5-nz_iKU/WbwH5ZbZ0FI/AAAAAAAAFKg/w2AZsgLc1v4diLHmD8fTfjyzafZ7gHMFQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN20345"><img title="going to the water hole" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN2034" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-T5AIPjIj6tA/WbwH6HPasqI/AAAAAAAAFKk/sFx5ve4D5rEU3c8_zuB3BZsIRu5u56vWACHMYCw/DSCN2034_thumb2?imgmax=800" width="243" height="190"></a></td></tr></tbody></table><br>Day 3-- 71 miles. We were going to ride on the east border of the Basin, but didn't come across a good trail, one was so steep, we had to turn around. We rode on the main road 67 to Lookout Mountain, elevation 8088ft. We stopped for lunch and enjoyed the incredible views all around. This is the north fence border of the Basin, but you can still see for miles. Later we were told that to the west is an area of Hoo Doos, in a valley. Some elk hunter said we could stay on 67b and ride all the way to Bears Ears. We took BLM trail 2058A, a short cut to the watering hole. We made it by 3pm. and right away a band of 20 were coming to the water. In the one hour we were watching, 2 more bands came to drink. totaling 45 horses. It was a privilege to watch them interact with each other. Amazing sights! A wild horse will drink 10-15 gallons and a breed mare will drink 20-30 gallons per water visit. </p> <p> <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-H8CNEVv6SUM/WbwH7OaRgFI/AAAAAAAAFKo/2y2X8yXw-lY6A70xibzFwO7tgsk10xcVwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN20773"><img title="wild horses" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN2077" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wcfbGJVTpEI/WbwH8XbaQ4I/AAAAAAAAFKs/3QgQLUa4HRIw4JpptE6ahaz_DUL8_9lugCHMYCw/DSCN2077_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="127"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oRGnuaDqxaQ/WbwH9AyQerI/AAAAAAAAFKw/atgTsns4YVA2PrQ5B2ESFVDsSXe58vJ2QCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN20783"><img title="alert horses" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN2078" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0C-NqVndEwQ/WbwH-ElRd8I/AAAAAAAAFK0/8yYxo12zuRMbUlixd0i6RMJxrQTOvAC9ACHMYCw/DSCN2078_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wNgdO7aZCB4/WbwH_jklZGI/AAAAAAAAFK4/Sp2ktf_z6BoXsqDp6ij4KqT9NGv3QbRdACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN2080"><img title="Lookout Mountain View" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN2080" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bHQpeZ4hcfA/WbwIAOgOb7I/AAAAAAAAFK8/8CXByN6sxpACoC2-7cgqMDJAd3B9vsbigCHMYCw/DSCN2080_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="244" height="245"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3O8wuwej1g4/WbwIA4n8VhI/AAAAAAAAFLA/K_xR2TQrlT4x51Jpj_atehN-XITJqCGgwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN2081"><img title="Lookout mountain view" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN2081" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LSzzURtDHIo/WbwIBX1tMKI/AAAAAAAAFLE/M77z9ghIxZseE2SLEZG9hflkh13WlFnRQCHMYCw/DSCN2081_thumb?imgmax=800" width="240" height="237"></a></td></tr></tbody></table></p> <p> <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KWs3xQrlhHA/WbwIBwXXZII/AAAAAAAAFLI/q9wDTYv1s6MHrNWcefNi8UFFEPg4cjajACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN20903"><img title="1st band at the water" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN2090" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SbkN7hlKtY8/WbwICkmOzPI/AAAAAAAAFLM/kwR9ZBN6wtM48asEVFHFo7P7eLQ0TAjcgCHMYCw/DSCN2090_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Y0U2hk7CgBg/WbwIDLhOiaI/AAAAAAAAFLQ/vAgE74Sx3UIqbYAxaAr5v2Z7m6fkV0eFQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN2106"><img title="drinking in the water" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN2106" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RRQub7BQpPw/WbwIDSAAUtI/AAAAAAAAFLU/2zxuR2gePM0GMmMN7S-fVyTG8bBDUtbvwCHMYCw/DSCN2106_thumb?imgmax=800" width="271" height="195"></a></td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-y1hs1yJkEMY/WbwIEAtgzPI/AAAAAAAAFLY/rpYH6GyD04EJOfgw_1xVrF9RyUb9WIREACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN20935"><img title="Rolling in the water" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN2093" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mc7d6_vhrmY/WbwIEs10MaI/AAAAAAAAFLc/ycQlUHIZ-4EzKO6k1SIIdFtTlpYq_K9fACHMYCw/DSCN2093_thumb2?imgmax=800" width="251" height="195"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nY4gt0_Q0V4/WbwIFMje3TI/AAAAAAAAFLg/9aTTC58XxfU6lOwqG_cPcIfyM6taoTeeACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN21028"><img title="2nd band" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN2102" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CRHVTV9RR_g/WbwIFQueoZI/AAAAAAAAFLk/Mu4V7aNQlX4FMqqYHq_DAs1yBkL0Ye82QCHMYCw/DSCN2102_thumb5?imgmax=800" width="246" height="202"></a></td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Lun3Z6QEHto/WbwIF5KYXHI/AAAAAAAAFLo/QX2JnTKT7Wc6fGSCDuWwxF0TFQrW1rIJwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN2122"><img title="Big country" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN2122" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9altO8wQmZU/WbwIGcQJk_I/AAAAAAAAFLs/DoYOlC6_zskzFff0yc5iCT5Jc6sD_lHJQCHMYCw/DSCN2122_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="190"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bHf53laIdQg/WbwIHXmZVjI/AAAAAAAAFLw/AwhAC09BDycDzltpl5JOHVPmT8vipsoPACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN21237"><img title="DSCN2123" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN2123" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jcB3RNWd-6M/WbwIH349nnI/AAAAAAAAFL0/QbSe7UGK-10Kv_FEbb8CcZ67hmrvKr2hwCHMYCw/DSCN2123_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></td></tr></tbody></table></p> <p><img alt="" src="https://i9.ytimg.com/vi/XGiXr_99CdY/default.jpg?sqp=COCE8M0F&rs=AOn4CLDuz3yiI9DXfP3S1PYV1RlY1s73sg" width="120">Video of Wild horses running to the watering hole</p> <p>INFORMATION><br>LOCATION> NEAREST CITY=Maybell, Colorado DIRECTIONS= 30 miles west of Craig/ 18 miles NW of Maybel, Co<br>AREA > TYPE OF LAND=-desert,hills , OWNER= BLM<br>QUALITY > Pro-Wild horses, not busy, lots of area to ride / Con- need better maps / Length of stay 3 days / Rating-stars 3-4<br>TERRAIN> MILES OF TRAILS, hills /high desert / mud-if wet, impassable / dust /elevation TRAIL MAINTENCE / SQ. MILE AREA 150,000-/ NEAR BY TRAILS- Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge- not sure <br>REGULATIONS> Camping-anywhere /whip-no / helmets req.-no / width req-no.<br>FEE> Camping-no / Entry-Just Co OHV decal<br>KEY SERVICES> Camping, Gasoline, Water, Dump, Food, Diesel-Maybell & Craig / First Aid in Craig<br>SIDE TRIPS>Dinosaur National Monument, Irish Canyon, Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge</p>Larry and Geri Gustafsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08454292253974667304noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2349342684382473733.post-42051889609615527032017-06-14T10:58:00.000-05:002017-06-30T11:52:53.786-05:00Bluebird trail head, Pringle, SD<p>40 miles</p> <p> This area is a official OHV trail, for 62in rigs, 48 miles, with 3 trail heads and parking. It is in the Hells Canyon Ranger District of the National Forest. You will need a permit ($25 per machine, which is good for the year and all the other trails) and you can pick up a map or download the MVUM on to a device. It is located approx. 7 miles west, cross country from Pringle, South Dakota.(Elk Capital of SD.) It is a quiet area, we met no people, and the trails are grassy to overgrown old roads. You will ride thru Ponderosa pines, limestone canyons, summits with views of the large meadows to the south. Outstanding sights! It is well marked at the intersections.</p> <p> We staged at the Bluebird trail head, which is located on the south end of Pleasant Valley Road. The trail winds its way in numerous directions, you can map it out or just see where you will end up!! Our favorite trails were #3206 and #3233. No gates to open because they installed cattle guards. Enjoy the photos!</p> <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-napIWsGPBiI/WVaBtNemKEI/AAAAAAAAFG4/0NuL8LZkWjAGjsCo5u-PWGdiTlqlIUWuQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN1751%255B4%255D"><img title="Map of the trails" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN1751" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bXl1e13tZ9A/WVaBtsA7fiI/AAAAAAAAFG8/y6sQDv_rh9wJcbDyN008wL4Zw8spC7tXQCHMYCw/DSCN1751_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="241" height="331"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mZjEpF-apHg/WVaBvW9fa5I/AAAAAAAAFHA/FA4tC4zRs3EqcOIzDZ42JeICq1IBCSuowCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN1753%255B4%255D"><img title="Staging area" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN1753" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-o6V36cnnFvM/WVaBv1f4YMI/AAAAAAAAFHE/bKAfvrxmfPUbvL1O5-TQwQwur2W-8-z2ACHMYCw/DSCN1753_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="329" height="259"></a></td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KcAFQwBcOX4/WVaBwpe76bI/AAAAAAAAFHI/_gJtvEmsY3gP3p6GNmabKnM_29a1C5vmwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN1780%255B6%255D"><img title="A trail with a view" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN1780" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tPkytmP-8SQ/WVaBw1LuEpI/AAAAAAAAFHM/VHDw_dEPs3w_X3K1wPrfTxKKrRhbD7AZgCHMYCw/DSCN1780_thumb%255B3%255D?imgmax=800" width="246" height="324"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eawllk-EyXw/WVaBxgXOnBI/AAAAAAAAFHQ/hKytz-s_cvgKrB-fsM41-7UNxHoAxheaACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN1761%255B5%255D"><img title="Info at the trailheads" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN1761" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gu3qBOoHBfk/WVaByWrKSgI/AAAAAAAAFHU/xSc3KUhmR_UbpOEy_lk8JI_BBbhyrjeLQCHMYCw/DSCN1761_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" width="301" height="244"></a></td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1yRtNTjtVQk/WVaBy8rt0DI/AAAAAAAAFHY/-c-QnCSnXPkOdQqbl7ial_5ft8bctI0cQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN1764%255B4%255D"><img title="Canyon ledges" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN1764" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-61eotZJYCj0/WVaBzTFIFnI/AAAAAAAAFHc/3Tb1eCBGZgYGFJS2y0tbA9CLG-fhkW_agCHMYCw/DSCN1764_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="247" height="339"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pBeaIcOGiiM/WVaBz_ozRtI/AAAAAAAAFHg/Sr-aVIKZnugFqLD9nqv5154t1El81ezywCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN1754%255B5%255D"><img title="No gates to open!" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN1754" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yRHMaaTlz8c/WVaB0u7TGZI/AAAAAAAAFHk/4liXKlUr0tgLiDJyUjofzpLIgcQ8ALtUgCHMYCw/DSCN1754_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" width="298" height="242"></a></td></tr></tbody></table> <p> </p> <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9197Cd6s6Ac/WVaB0xMtIbI/AAAAAAAAFHo/RzvNtnpGgg4r9u4eadxbJIuAQrghD00-ACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN1760%255B5%255D"><img title="looking south" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN1760" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--IG9aD8FdLg/WVaB1lirVJI/AAAAAAAAFHs/iKJV9NT74LIUyyhhFoSrA1Kg1NnST5GEACHMYCw/DSCN1760_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" width="271" height="234"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YNKwA8SQtV8/WVaB2Ojsj5I/AAAAAAAAFHw/GyB8KfjoM4UZNr96ZeeX6P4HTGwZpQrdACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN1783%255B5%255D"><img title="forest trail" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN1783" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--LL-N17RaUE/WVaB2q9eqDI/AAAAAAAAFH0/cYlRvfDQFeAoPpkKyNWDBI05yTV9PvVDgCHMYCw/DSCN1783_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" width="293" height="225"></a></td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-N9Ocy1YkMK0/WVaB3YlkciI/AAAAAAAAFH4/gNvF8zd2fO8n_5DcDywBtcCIE0U9bymbgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN1768%255B4%255D"><img title="large meadows" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN1768" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-24AEbd7t3Io/WVaB3g8GaCI/AAAAAAAAFH8/3IRl2A4GUvgiBVbducoeRAWFPWcRX2nagCHMYCw/DSCN1768_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="269" height="212"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TpGuWvhDBFs/WVaB4fdQDcI/AAAAAAAAFIA/k-YmZKB6tmg0FIfOhYYbDX3YnycUPIjGACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSCN1755%255B4%255D"><img title="some road trails" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN1755" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0n-8LQvuIsQ/WVaB49y4OYI/AAAAAAAAFIE/WReFc8U3i7sJ-ahPJ4qCjkmaZaXizf-ogCHMYCw/DSCN1755_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="287" height="226"></a></td></tr></tbody></table> <p>INFORMATION><br>LOCATION> NEAREST CITY=Pringle/Custer, SD. DIRECTIONS=West of Custer, Hwy 16, south on Pleastant Valley Rd #715 OR south of Pringle on Hwy 89 then turn right on county road 316<br>AREA > TYPE OF LAND=- forest,meadows, hills , OWNER= Nat Forest<br>QUALITY > Pro-Pretty, quiet / Con- one day riding / Length of stay-1 day / Rating-3 stars<br>TERRAIN> MILES OF TRAILS,48 miles hills / forest / TRAIL MAINTENCE – yes / NEAR BY TRAILS- Yes, not official ones, but well worth exploring old NF. roads<br>REGULATIONS> Permit required- yes / Camping- possible. / width req. 62 inch<br>FEE> Camping / Entry-no<br>KEY SERVICES> Camping / Gasoline / Diesel / First Aid / Water / Dump / Food=Custer, SD. <br>SIDE TRIPS>Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, Custer State Park<br>CONTACTS>National Forest Service</p>Larry and Geri Gustafsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08454292253974667304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2349342684382473733.post-9983818662910025352017-05-12T16:20:00.000-05:002017-05-12T16:51:29.489-05:00Thompson & Sego Canyon–Day 2<p>Day 1 is next. Thompsons Springs, Utah (Thompson & Sego Canyon) 53 miles<br> We prefer riding trails, but this area has such great scenery that it is a must ride. Today we headed up the canyon and stopped at the bordello. (Just before the 3way split to the right) It was an interesting area to snoop around. We found the old building fallen down, a root cellar, some more petroglyphs around the corner and some more across the dry creek bed. we also found a white powder looking like talc. we drove to Sego again, so we stopped at the general store and noted that on one end of the building, there's a window where water would come in, under the building and out the other end, keeping things cold. There are numerous old stone buildings after Sego, constructed during the coal mining days 1911- 1950. There is history on the internet to read.<br> <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qGOwqQZwKb0/WRYt8oRjZOI/AAAAAAAAFFM/2UzAPp28aFoUmjFHjmYLLFS-OUYKiEG9wCHM/s1600-h/DSCN1708%255B4%255D"><img title="white powder" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN1708" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4NJEfy_p1b0/WRYt-B6gJUI/AAAAAAAAFFQ/2y7flHKCU4010vPf0ycR8CzOrDNdnv6WQCHM/DSCN1708_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="287" height="226"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KbaKCyU5UYA/WRYt_KeIBUI/AAAAAAAAFFU/RJ2wIJcwlm4Ba12TOmyjOcobfK87eKfngCHM/s1600-h/DSCN1710%255B4%255D"><img title="Cooling water under building" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN1710" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8_w3ACnERSU/WRYuARLUS4I/AAAAAAAAFFY/oADu4y7HBLkMhVfDOVpnGZpGOTCgY11vgCHM/DSCN1710_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="282" height="222"></a></td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Qpmfvvv6eZs/WRYuBfgytyI/AAAAAAAAFFc/v5bAr5TkVYQrI3kB0lBhNR7FG81jSWLCgCHM/s1600-h/DSCN1713%255B4%255D"><img title="old buildings" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN1713" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BFzKWqA1aRo/WRYuCtxGduI/AAAAAAAAFFg/4LzFesYGq9QPATAinMap9y7TtX3RN0-YACHM/DSCN1713_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="292" height="230"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3VzrxSBJdxc/WRYuDkBsUxI/AAAAAAAAFFk/49hKwlanymABuVY1plNvScGq-EkJujpnwCHM/s1600-h/DSCN1714%255B4%255D"><img title="buildings in the canyon" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN1714" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6Eclp5GCX_w/WRYuE489hRI/AAAAAAAAFFo/77qk2DRSmqMzF_mvePk47lVHTtK6lDf_QCHM/DSCN1714_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="282" height="222"></a></td></tr></tbody></table> Going to the Ute Indian Reservation Gate. (15 miles from camp to the gate) We continued up the road thru the Book cliffs, sandstone bluff, with erosion from wind, water and man. You will travel up 3,500 feet, on a 4x4 road, with a mild grade. The plants will change from scrub cedars and oak, to mature pine trees, back to alpine vegetation. Such pretty plants, scenes of the valley below and Book Cliffs. When we reached the closed gate for motor vehicles, we stopped at the top, enjoying the green grass, mature pine trees and the million dollar view!<br> <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ASHuhyYaMXg/WRYuF7o-OUI/AAAAAAAAFFs/A5mdH1PaEfwbDdGOfsWUDY4Kw12_dbjqACHM/s1600-h/DSCN1715%255B4%255D"><img title="going up" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN1715" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zvj2K6un8vY/WRYuHIVeAYI/AAAAAAAAFFw/iOJsM1QFVSkskGIW1pl0T4dw8W7FfsqwgCHM/DSCN1715_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="287" height="226"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kTnRh5F_L3E/WRYuIYbMueI/AAAAAAAAFF0/gAqtGSMcGtcVNDrQo5KF3OZfXiBgM5N_ACHM/s1600-h/DSCN1718%255B4%255D"><img title="Bluffs" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN1718" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hGVmMoIoXyU/WRYuJrTSiSI/AAAAAAAAFF4/3aBeJNj9yPscfzJdSwMt8IgFwcBAdBcrwCHM/DSCN1718_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="269" height="212"></a></td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-67ZbTZFYk9c/WRYuLOb3neI/AAAAAAAAFF8/tYd1CmwSV6gUX_cbrdrIosZKMRV88nTNQCHM/s1600-h/DSCN1721%255B4%255D"><img title="Valley views" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN1721" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YH18UDMeMDw/WRYuMO1lvII/AAAAAAAAFGA/b0np7O_oJ6EdBxGBmtD-swXISW6ChMFqQCHM/DSCN1721_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="286" height="225"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iPEaebG7GNM/WRYuNGiAYQI/AAAAAAAAFGE/NkF7lh0nrn0aeE1vV1G_qP5E8OcdfOiIQCHM/s1600-h/DSCN1727%255B4%255D"><img title="Big pine trees" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN1727" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Vr3JPIJl8pY/WRYuOaio-aI/AAAAAAAAFGI/3msXZNCu9qYjPfjVSTzZNnptUlogAAjkQCHM/DSCN1727_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="235" height="260"></a></td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BDZ_2NitJfc/WRYuPTFkqDI/AAAAAAAAFGM/2bf821iCLEkntH4_N4dhzugXxRInWD7LQCHM/s1600-h/DSCN1731%255B4%255D"><img title="Aspen on the mt. side" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN1731" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tT-oyt4tLd8/WRYuQsSVdeI/AAAAAAAAFGQ/LWtQkd1_XykxMSSnweGoDIwR348acp5JQCHM/DSCN1731_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="286" height="225"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fv4Ji8AhtOk/WRYuRuZojUI/AAAAAAAAFGU/gJdvJlGqCFoAYWGMFCi71VJGys19ccwiACHM/s1600-h/DSCN1733%255B4%255D"><img title="Closed Ute Gate" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN1733" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tssZ0HZ4D1Y/WRYuS3Neu2I/AAAAAAAAFGY/DnGxRZh_QTkk5pkDKR9lWRhcxCjgi7OzwCHM/DSCN1733_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="278" height="219"></a></td></tr></tbody></table> When we reached the Y of Sagers Canyon, we took the opportunity to view some different landscape. Same area, unusual sights, it was 14 miles thru the high desert and thru Segar Canyon to old highway #6, 7 miles back to Ballard RV park <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iUM6Zh6A-kE/WRYuUDvZcZI/AAAAAAAAFGc/kM9WeoQ9jisNuih35-ASLG9wiTE95rTSgCHM/s1600-h/DSCN1734%255B4%255D"><img title="Intersection of Sagers Canyon" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN1734" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Swq_sNw3gR0/WRYuVSkEmrI/AAAAAAAAFGg/c7QxsIUWgZI3sFA7vnovSREeN3NrES0QACHM/DSCN1734_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="301" height="237"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LZhyVgbd_aE/WRYuWkcdpLI/AAAAAAAAFGk/WMvttupf_4cT2K8rKKvyxWOj-KxuBzh4gCHM/s1600-h/DSCN1735%255B4%255D"><img title="Antelope" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN1735" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lYBc4P9BCps/WRYuX6dyZ2I/AAAAAAAAFGo/VS5L6r2aiAcB4GrJGmkAxxVtPgocc9ZtQCHM/DSCN1735_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="299" height="235"></a></td></tr></tbody></table></p> <p>Bordello N 39*01.368’ W 109*42.676’</p> <p>Ute gate N39*08.917’ W 109*43.110’</p> <p>Camp information on May 11, 2017 page</p>Larry and Geri Gustafsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08454292253974667304noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2349342684382473733.post-58639650070862144642017-05-11T16:50:00.000-05:002017-05-11T17:28:58.527-05:00Thompson Springs, Utah 35 miles<p>We camped at Ballard Rv Park in Thompson’s Springs, Utah, elevation 4200ft. and rode our ATV's out to Thompson Springs Canyon. It is 3 miles on a older tar road. <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ozBmYniVd38/WRTk8oAu1MI/AAAAAAAAFDE/dJ1B2Re6P-0KgSmsVkFDm9qUZ25iAEzbgCHM/s1600-h/001%255B3%255D"><img title="Map of the area" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="001" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uJN-_ISH7bQ/WRTk_on92lI/AAAAAAAAFDI/O0Po5G_S1EkYBwwRzxEm3KHXMnnQkmgDgCHM/001_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="184" height="275"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nHhDUxxsBJs/WRTlA1rxwOI/AAAAAAAAFDM/w7cw3-aPPpMBeXUZHyMkJtmQKF7-xbHawCHM/s1600-h/004%255B5%255D"><img title="Top is Doug's Point" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="004" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mxud-0iPrEc/WRTlDJlwwXI/AAAAAAAAFDQ/6TXa9LTmYMgr1s36Znx01ZEvnLa06z4dACHM/004_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" width="300" height="265"></a></td></tr></tbody></table></p> <p> When the tar ends, there is a Hidden Arch on the right in a wash. The petroglyphs are on the left, where you will find a parking area and a out house There are 3 separate areas, two on the left side of the road and one on the right side. Sego Canyon Road, where the petroglyphs and pictographs were left by several different cultures. The Fremont culture thrived from A.D. 600 to 1250 and was a contemporary with the <a href="http://www.legendsofamerica.com/na-ancientpuebloans.html">Anasazi</a> culture of the Four Corners area. There is also rock art from the Archaic period dating from 7000 B.C., the Barrier Canyon period from around 2000 B.C., and the Ute tribe dating from A.D. 1300.. <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-u4yvlifp0xA/WRTlEBb_9mI/AAAAAAAAFDU/UYTrqcLtI3chBVwmAmFy5-j9n-9ux6UAACHM/s1600-h/047%255B3%255D"><img title="Petroglyphs" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="047" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GPjcrAm2x50/WRTlFap6BQI/AAAAAAAAFDY/hbG5rPwpv8IHhxxlNWaaKs55e8SYc2gDACHM/047_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6MFNHAohRFo/WRTlG8u1YNI/AAAAAAAAFDc/0M2qQe35DbQLSnXvlkeQBvYGW8x8HHoHACHM/s1600-h/046%255B3%255D"><img title="5 ft high drawings" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="046" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gJi4KgQBV4Q/WRTlIENIF3I/AAAAAAAAFDg/4vl1xbdLXJk_P7C8WvrrdBRzwzusz6QogCHM/046_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-T3Sl2Iu54tQ/WRTlJAdsulI/AAAAAAAAFDk/O_ZbrOxCWj8PZ52uIwWuoBo7BuK2n4XFgCHM/s1600-h/053%255B3%255D"><img title="Petroglyphs" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="053" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5EO6PEyFfgU/WRTlKYmlQJI/AAAAAAAAFDo/WpVJsiiLsIIz5H7AGEw8rRweHJE0gciIACHM/053_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hb7oLApg6tI/WRTlLHBOblI/AAAAAAAAFDs/zuh7ctr2PDw-i9DrR4dpJRlCF9wk9KQUQCHM/s1600-h/054%255B3%255D"><img title="White petroglyphs" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="054" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NI0zo_WwBFk/WRTlOdmwP6I/AAAAAAAAFDw/jtmGkoUUqmMg-89BpaT5Bj-VKCLFUlu-wCHM/054_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-c0hk0Q4kOuM/WRTlPZeVJrI/AAAAAAAAFD0/5VK-EH7EWwgQjj-ycAwa-WAW6MYesQ1eACHM/s1600-h/014%255B3%255D"><img title="Cemetery" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="014" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AUdm3XQ9pOg/WRTlQi1SKJI/AAAAAAAAFD4/vU8d9uvMUXkJJsCgpLD5EtGRn8pSoeqSwCHM/014_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wjvxhnbTkOs/WRTlR3VpY3I/AAAAAAAAFD8/rcJL-7r32DsklvLDEXztgjax4-8WFUDGgCHM/s1600-h/063%255B3%255D"><img title="Hidden Arch" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="063" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iLSzGbn3G_c/WRTlTs_p_9I/AAAAAAAAFEA/A2X5i9vXflU7cpW-OFCemMoqL__b4B9XgCHM/063_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></td></tr></tbody></table><br>We continued on the road to a 3 way split in the road, the straight ahead is a nice ride to a area where you will find a coke oven, dead road. If you take the left at the 3 way split it is a bladed road. If you want to go to Doug's Point, take the 3rd trail to the left. Keep going back in, towards the south, and you will find a monument marker stating it is Doug's point with a 1,000 ft drop to the valley below, great views from here.<br> <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vpsVNjK0n9U/WRTlWCZrwBI/AAAAAAAAFEE/TDKl_TJ4ipk-9xLkYEbNvxmO5rut9hcZgCHM/s1600-h/038%255B4%255D"><img title="Doug's point" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="038" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HdkHOOBy78g/WRTlXt0mFNI/AAAAAAAAFEI/gPBPhscq0jk2JvaqXATvPLTuQ04WrDPzgCHM/038_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="203" height="278"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-niZ6uWlRDCI/WRTlY_YSE7I/AAAAAAAAFEM/Z-Gag6HcOhsGFBgYClla_ueNgp7ls8gsgCHM/s1600-h/027%255B5%255D"><img title="Plaque at Dougs point" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="027" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TTPTpfefCR4/WRTlaSXoKEI/AAAAAAAAFEQ/EsTb980PSDcTrJzCBzNFLeznCrn1eKxmgCHM/027_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" width="258" height="278"></a></td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EAADb2DIAXM/WRTlcTY7_kI/AAAAAAAAFEU/1HZsn7xilaoBUPBdeoctKrwb507tj9wbQCHM/s1600-h/021%255B4%255D"><img title="Plateau" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="021" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FqZF-ZqLGBE/WRTleEZJm9I/AAAAAAAAFEY/KwAQ-AKAPOMU6GbUUtYqmP2kEJEmxtxfACHM/021_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="258" height="203"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tKfg7U94XBY/WRTle0qFMjI/AAAAAAAAFEc/fQ7-F9dUaZMaT6kxBI9laAF_5IKMyytZwCHM/s1600-h/029%255B4%255D"><img title="Larry & Geri" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="029" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8K97Ju5x8UY/WRTlgKEq-RI/AAAAAAAAFEg/Rf5vgt2lZ6QR5SWCi95xAp9xowsUOo3QgCHM/029_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="271" height="213"></a></td></tr></tbody></table>If you take the right at the 3 way split, to will pass by an old cemetery, then head on to Sego, an old coal town. If you continue on you will rise in elevation to 7,000 ft where you will pass thru ponderosa pines and come to the Ute Reservation gate.<br> <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yDeKS-Y7MoI/WRTlhM44blI/AAAAAAAAFEk/kmULFpFZl6QN79Wlch_jKNMZmCXqSt56gCHM/s1600-h/008%255B4%255D"><img title="Sego Ghost Town" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="008" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-S1fuFGQs2Vk/WRTljB7wbWI/AAAAAAAAFEo/MaInw610OlsOTgRUK1S2Pz02HBT3ZuhfQCHM/008_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="274" height="216"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-k9AUIMCKXyU/WRTlkn3BE3I/AAAAAAAAFEs/AIQkPNB12vkT4eE9B5yF00BhXPtBQx-vwCHM/s1600-h/011%255B4%255D"><img title="Times gone by" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="011" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8KaHfqS8gnI/WRTllwd_4SI/AAAAAAAAFEw/JGVLDBWj30Yko-sWblq5iIUP2AHGoi43ACHM/011_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="270" height="212"></a></td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uaiiEo3w7Uc/WRTlnqacS9I/AAAAAAAAFE0/57T8lkqZ8SkxZDu6dB72zOc4VJGJSSPpQCHM/s1600-h/015%255B4%255D"><img title="Coke/ Dutch Oven" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="015" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ClaGpzgLCjs/WRTlpJpMleI/AAAAAAAAFE4/ayopoCLa_PslNdoxduV5ZJEYGqH1ANC-QCHM/015_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="271" height="213"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"> </td></tr></tbody></table>GPS # Indian Petroglyphs N39*01.119' W 109*42.578'<br>Hidden Valley N39*01.084' W109*42.507'<br>Doug’s point: N 38*59.093' W 109*43.208'<br>Cemetery N39*01.410' W109*42.649'<br></p> <p>INFORMATION><br>LOCATION> NEAREST CITY=Green River, Utah DIRECTIONS=15 miles west of Thompson Springs, Ut<br>AREA > TYPE OF LAND=-desert, forest, mountain , OWNER= BLM, Nat Forest<br>QUALITY > Pro –easy road riding, book cliffs/ Con –4 wheel road riding/ Length of stay 4 days/ Rating-3 stars<br>TERRAIN> MILES OF TRAILS, hills / forest / dust /some elevation TRAIL MAINTENCE / SQ. MILE AREA -/ NEAR BY TRAILS- Moab, Ut <br>REGULATIONS> Permit required-No / Campin g at Ballard Rv /whip-No / helmets req.-No / width req. No<br>FEE> Camping / Entry-No<br>KEY SERVICES> Camping , Water, Dump, Gasoline, Diesel – in Thompson Springs, Ut / First Aid, Food=Green River, Ut<br>GPS POINTS> <br>SIDE TRIPS>Moab, Green River, Ut<br>CONTACTS>Blm and Info on internet</p>Larry and Geri Gustafsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08454292253974667304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2349342684382473733.post-70309922648368098072016-10-10T20:31:00.000-05:002016-10-10T20:50:39.574-05:00Hog Canyon, Kanab Utah<p> 26 miles Trails #1,3,5,6<br>This is one of my top 5 trails, (I've rode 10,000 miles, so far) smooth sandy trail, beautiful scenery, slick rock riding, and changeling spots. It is a good trail for an experienced rider.<br>We drove 1.5 miles north of Kanab, Ut on Hwy 89, to the Hog Canyon OHV Trail head, where you may unload our ATV's in the huge parking area. In .8 miles is the Kiosk and another large area. We took a picture of the OHV map at the kiosk, which was helpful. <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-B6Kz6zu5qLk/V_xE0vlBwyI/AAAAAAAAFAs/30ekAEQX6Ao/s1600-h/DSCN0403%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="Kiosk" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0403" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-h6wkAwJHo4Y/V_xE1JsAKNI/AAAAAAAAFAw/R9H86N03jUA/DSCN0403_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="296" height="233"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WiEo3jWOkLs/V_xE7BuomoI/AAAAAAAAFA0/kD7qeYu_hw8/s1600-h/DSCN0400%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="trail map" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0400" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-B7EV2FFGy4k/V_xE7mYBxQI/AAAAAAAAFA4/6Jy84d5iAes/DSCN0400_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="303" height="238"></a></td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-waSeQoKP6E4/V_xE8jcqVbI/AAAAAAAAFA8/vryRFf_x6RY/s1600-h/DSCN0346%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="the valley below" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0346" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TtUpVMNSf34/V_xFBlAAUXI/AAAAAAAAFBA/rFA2ByTrWZw/DSCN0346_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="285" height="233"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lG36zHrTkRA/V_xFDKQC63I/AAAAAAAAFBE/OpLlVm7yxI8/s1600-h/DSCN0359%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="Big area" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0359" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lWYoy5k4Z4c/V_xFDiWs-pI/AAAAAAAAFBI/_c0rgQvosqI/DSCN0359_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="297" height="234"></a></td></tr></tbody></table> The trails are well marked, some of the trails are signed most difficult or extremely difficult, but there were go around spots to use. We took trail #1 back in checking out #2, which was a dead end. We then turned south on #3, which was a interesting area on top of the plateau. We then drove thru a ravine which was changeling over to #6 trail, another plateau trail looking down on Kanab 2,000 ft below. Some trails had work done on them to remove difficult boulders, which is made it passable. <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2FGwQYk4ZBI/V_xFEXP4zeI/AAAAAAAAFBM/7H7OcqqSymU/s1600-h/DSCN0380%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="steep hills" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0380" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fTEcvKp3ZDU/V_xFEyyP3iI/AAAAAAAAFBQ/FQon0kdh5W4/DSCN0380_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="283" height="223"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rL-L1NYFkJc/V_xFKl5IqRI/AAAAAAAAFBU/24Fj3OcPwm8/s1600-h/DSCN0382%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0382" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0382" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jsDAOvI3zos/V_xFLGCRq-I/AAAAAAAAFBY/xGrWGD7vhWw/DSCN0382_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="287" height="226"></a></td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--zIq8vWT0rI/V_xFL9Hdu8I/AAAAAAAAFBc/YxxyJH-xyrs/s1600-h/DSCN0395%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="Larry & Geri, Kanab in the background" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0395" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4RriVjpzHm4/V_xFMdllqBI/AAAAAAAAFBg/quGKgwj3C8Y/DSCN0395_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="286" height="225"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ur3eg-Pc8jI/V_xFPUqji2I/AAAAAAAAFBk/kYUcgmB-d0o/s1600-h/DSCN0362%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="Nice red and white rocks" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0362" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-p8cE4TayRvA/V_xFVNJJfQI/AAAAAAAAFBo/f17O09Kv99E/DSCN0362_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="287" height="226"></a></td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wOrXkMjrrlM/V_xFVz8obiI/AAAAAAAAFBs/wh8uKjfjso4/s1600-h/DSCN0378%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="A trail thru the canyon" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0378" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6bWxXsWNNqU/V_xFWBedcyI/AAAAAAAAFBw/sBxzHcL9QFI/DSCN0378_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="235" height="281"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-B-ej2jcMQv0/V_xFY0sSbcI/AAAAAAAAFB0/mCDfXKDxZb0/s1600-h/DSCN0396%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Kanab in the valley" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0396" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-id1md5NnHYQ/V_xFaHV_PwI/AAAAAAAAFB4/bvMS7l2z1-8/DSCN0396_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="285" height="288"></a></td></tr></tbody></table></p> <p>INFORMATION><br>LOCATION> NEAREST CITY= Kanab, Ut DIRECTIONS=1.5 miles north of Kanab, Ut, Hwy 89<br>AREA > TYPE OF LAND=-desert, slick rock, canyon/hills , OWNER= BLM, QUALITY > Pro- Best ride ever / Con-non / Length of stay1-2 days / Rating-stars 5 of 5 star<br>TERRAIN> MILES OF TRAILS 50 plus , hills / dust /elevation NEAR BY TRAILS- numerous <br>REGULATIONS> Permit required-yes / Camping /whip-no / helmets req.-no / width req.-no<br>FEE> Camping / Entry-no<br>KEY SERVICES> Camping / Gasoline / Diesel / First Aid / Water / Dump / Food=Kanab, Utah <br>SIDE TRIPS>Other trails including Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park OHV riding<br>CONTACTS>BLM Office and Kanab, Ut tourist office</p>Larry and Geri Gustafsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08454292253974667304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2349342684382473733.post-11829312911022925072016-09-28T20:04:00.000-05:002016-10-03T20:40:22.826-05:00Northern Black Hills, South Dakota<p>.40 miles and 35 miles</p> <p>We visited the Forest Service office near Rapid City, SD, and got the Motor Vehicle Use Map, which shows all the trails in the Mystic and Northern Forest. <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_0lZF-KDdz0/V_MGjMe1GBI/AAAAAAAAE-w/PwMehga6kVY/s1600-h/DSCN0077%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="woods trail" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0077" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0ntRxIWmC_4/V_MGj4wBqBI/AAAAAAAAE-0/JBvp4toit5o/DSCN0077_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="241" height="290"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-z2BJkJIkvuA/V_MGkrdXIHI/AAAAAAAAE-4/-M_FEsVwGTo/s1600-h/DSCN0121%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCN0121" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0121" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ombGY27vIo4/V_MGlMmQYOI/AAAAAAAAE-8/PJEc_kjXZtc/DSCN0121_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="301" height="237"></a></td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-l_ZjBkBWzl0/V_MGl0BqpDI/AAAAAAAAE_A/6t71Gjc7HLo/s1600-h/DSCN0125%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="pines" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0125" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pmqVpVOhXL8/V_MGmUxq_MI/AAAAAAAAE_E/F-444z30Z1M/DSCN0125_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="207" height="284"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ux4wFa56E14/V_MGnJto4gI/AAAAAAAAE_I/rckcZbxcfGE/s1600-h/DSCN0198%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="Aspen and pine" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0198" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZeC3OyzwBBc/V_MGn6AZknI/AAAAAAAAE_M/ycRXAiDPlpE/DSCN0198_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="302" height="237"></a></td></tr></tbody></table></p> <p>The first day we trailered to Nemo to the trail head and rode on nice real trails to Hwy 385, past the Sugar Shack (a great burger joint) to other trails and made a nice loop back. Some of the trail turns to a gravel road, but the hills were fun, the trees were at their peak. <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PexmFxlk0dw/V_MGolnXxvI/AAAAAAAAE_Q/sYNsRCRjduo/s1600-h/DSCN0129%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="trail next to sandstone" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0129" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mjoU2M3fqiA/V_MGpMPj3BI/AAAAAAAAE_U/gdn2CtWUZ60/DSCN0129_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="333" height="262"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YSni8j7lEoA/V_MIYJZLvjI/AAAAAAAAE_k/DX8NW0vYxQY/s1600-h/DSCN0135%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="Flag on the cliff above Nemo" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0135" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-n_jd8qNfzZs/V_MIYyIl6dI/AAAAAAAAE_o/XvLH6OO-FDs/DSCN0135_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="329" height="259"></a></td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cD-0BVMUm-o/V_MIZS90ICI/AAAAAAAAE_s/1IuCMCvq_tM/s1600-h/DSCN0134%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="1,000 ft drop to the valley" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0134" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ngyaB5aX3tE/V_MIZ0LCTaI/AAAAAAAAE_w/d5K8UDDj9wE/DSCN0134_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="265" height="301"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ojS_hUzMF1I/V_MIa3_NZII/AAAAAAAAE_0/0kNKY8KsNd4/s1600-h/DSCN0136%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="Cave fenced off" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0136" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Wnd2DiTv8Gs/V_MIbRRoUQI/AAAAAAAAE_4/6G3sSveg39M/DSCN0136_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="336" height="264"></a></td></tr></tbody></table></p> <p>The second and third trip we trailered to Piedmont, to the trailhead and choose trails to make a nice loop. There was a huge canyon with sandstone cliffs, ponderosa pine, aspen at their peak colors and a 40ft hole, where the ground had fallen 25 ft down and numerous caves. <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8Quno-2Cnjw/V_MIcPBWX1I/AAAAAAAAE_8/0HI1aWPd8rE/s1600-h/DSCN0178%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="Larry & Geri " style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0178" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Jm0d5Q6VXfk/V_MIcssJwRI/AAAAAAAAFAA/RM-wevMFB7U/DSCN0178_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="322" height="253"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_ktvZ7arijE/V_MIdl4JQEI/AAAAAAAAFAE/Rq0zeBoeFlk/s1600-h/DSCN0189%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Another canyon" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0189" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jn6d3Ry2Dd4/V_MIeeVn0VI/AAAAAAAAFAI/WSIQrV8B_O8/DSCN0189_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="319" height="260"></a></td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-taVL5eM90pI/V_MIfBwA48I/AAAAAAAAFAM/TLKPyMlZ5J8/s1600-h/DSCN0215%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="Sandstone bluff and aspen" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0215" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-t7N7Fd2-yPs/V_MIfxwU3wI/AAAAAAAAFAQ/64bIZMdc7dU/DSCN0215_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="318" height="250"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-B88nCeO545g/V_MIgzw49fI/AAAAAAAAFAU/dwCsCVBa8pg/s1600-h/DSCN0221%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="The cave in hole" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSCN0221" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-C-8ofI5wPmU/V_MIhh07r_I/AAAAAAAAFAY/h7__Q4IP4bo/DSCN0221_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="315" height="248"></a></td></tr></tbody></table></p> <p>Having the Avenza map on the phone was a help to make sure where we were at.</p>Larry and Geri Gustafsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08454292253974667304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2349342684382473733.post-50293103604124741022016-07-26T18:17:00.000-05:002016-10-03T20:03:08.385-05:00Elk City Wagon road, Elk City, Idaho<p>Elk City Wagon Road-100 years ago starting at Harpster winding on the old Nez Pierce trail through Newsome and to Elk City, where in 1861 men were mining gold from the streams. The road brought in freighters, miner, mail. In the winter the team of horses pulled sleights through ten feet of snow and cold. Half way was Mountain House Way Station, where you can get a meal and a place to sleep. Summer travel took two days, winter travel took five days. $2,000,000 worth of gold was taken from Newsome creek area. <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2ynublCuCOE/V_L_pH4-rNI/AAAAAAAAE9g/HooC_oGGaMw/s1600-h/IMG_48564.jpg"><img title="Newsome creek" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4856" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QR6FPg_mKxM/V_L_px0uotI/AAAAAAAAE9k/vv7ctdwwP90/IMG_4856_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="225" height="308"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BENxTiaMbGo/V_L_qhMTfxI/AAAAAAAAE9o/IoCZBCSfv1w/s1600-h/IMG_48684.jpg"><img title="Elk city wagon road" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4868" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YfYQ3LwSdTo/V_L_rB9NPoI/AAAAAAAAE9s/GSciQEY3JFs/IMG_4868_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="277" height="218"></a></td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dise-TuUr48/V_L_ryW5NwI/AAAAAAAAE9w/L0rfSnpYVhE/s1600-h/IMG_48944.jpg"><img title="fire tower" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4894" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-99aOoD5UArk/V_L_sasElGI/AAAAAAAAE90/VcuS5vyvDio/IMG_4894_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="274" height="216"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--vNWs3iodMA/V_L_s13_FCI/AAAAAAAAE94/vBqClKXtvlU/s1600-h/IMG_49034.jpg"><img title="view from the ridge" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4903" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Gnggt17Rgwk/V_L_tq0LZVI/AAAAAAAAE98/nt4lprvjmNI/IMG_4903_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="290" height="228"></a></td></tr></tbody></table><br>Day 1- 32 mi<br>We headed up the Forest Service road 1858, to find a camp site, the road is very dusty, and at 4.5 mi we found camping site along the Newsome creek on the left and at Sing Lee campground. (no services)<br>Sing Lee had room for 10 campers, but Newsome campground just 1/4 mi up the road, there was room for 3 maybe.<br>We headed up the road, and on the Elk City Wagon road, at the old town of Newsome, the 284 road gets rough and higher elevation, a fun atv ride. We went left to the Pilot Knob Lookout tower, fs rd 466 where Gary was manning the tower, at 7135 ft. Along the trail there we saw Pilot Rock, a landmark used by the Nez Pierce Indians long ago. The trail to the lookout tower is 5 miles and the last miles is rocky and climbing.<br>We visited with Gary and he told us about the 2015, 7,000 acre fire that surrounds his fire lookout station. A large spark landed on his cat walk and burned a hole in the board, luckily he put out the fire. The firefighters put a shield around the tower and got Gary out of there.<br>On the way back we took 466 road and the 1858 road, which turned out to be just plain curvy dusty roads. The wagon road we went out on was much more interesting, with signs along the way, showing interesting points<br> <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aUWR_4gHi-4/V_L_ujM_NBI/AAAAAAAAE-A/MV9ShRZloqs/s1600-h/IMG_49284.jpg"><img title="Geri on the 50in trail" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4928" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RR0YoNROaYI/V_L_vRHEjYI/AAAAAAAAE-E/N_ajoqOSQ84/IMG_4928_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="276" height="217"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4ZX-Th0XPgU/V_L_v3YQ8aI/AAAAAAAAE-I/jauuTFysTPE/s1600-h/IMG_49424.jpg"><img title="Elk City in the distance" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4942" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iChZsxoq1-c/V_L_wkKN6YI/AAAAAAAAE-M/re3DXZdkKu4/IMG_4942_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="286" height="225"></a></td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hL2cfjTVJB0/V_L_xEhQ2lI/AAAAAAAAE-Q/phYBZ-eTvO0/s1600-h/IMG_49745.jpg"><img title="firetower" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4974" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vWu8nEHilU8/V_L_xgnPK7I/AAAAAAAAE-U/fTR7CQTjTDc/IMG_4974_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="248" height="278"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cR4ytSecI3c/V_L_yaM3vlI/AAAAAAAAE-Y/ep2G4TCPA9E/s1600-h/IMG_48995.jpg"><img title="Pilot Knob" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4899" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-l9RHeyFCNTw/V_L_y0csmDI/AAAAAAAAE-c/zUZRpgHsvcU/IMG_4899_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="288" height="286"></a></td></tr></tbody></table>Day 2-36 mi <br>We headed south on fs rd 284, and got on the Nugget Peak trail # 828 , it is a narrow, hill climbing, weaving, the best trail we've rode on!! We came across a few small roads not on maps, so have your sense of direction. We hit fs rd 471 and went south till we hit fs rd 1199, which took us into the town of Elk City, Id. Take time and tour the town, Forest Service Ranger Station, a grocery store, Laundromat, shower house, a convenience store with a restaurant, gas, propane, grocery supplies, and other cafe in town. <br>After touring town and lunch we came back on 1199 and went on the Elk City Wagon Rd 1808, till we came across the sign for Elk Summit Lookout tower, 2 mi</p>Larry and Geri Gustafsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08454292253974667304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2349342684382473733.post-19774353664344082882016-07-21T17:45:00.003-05:002016-10-03T18:14:02.588-05:00Pittsburg Landing, White bird, Idaho<p> 45 mi<br> We camped at Hammer Creek Campground, at White bird, and drove 1.5 miles to Deer Creek Road or forest service road 923. We drove along enjoyed some specular views, mountains with grass, some pine trees, deep valleys. <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nD2krCuKi7g/V_Ljqh0mu_I/AAAAAAAAE8A/Fw8kLDfnvVk/s1600-h/IMG_4794%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="Hammer Creek Campground" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4794" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Uf1-COGNfHs/V_LjrdPkPAI/AAAAAAAAE8E/1xO8FgZ_KUU/IMG_4794_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="342" height="269"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-psAbq60TnW8/V_LjsaW8ZkI/AAAAAAAAE8I/xVW9d61QpaA/s1600-h/IMG_4731%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="Hill side with some trees" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4731" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4nZTAqBeMOA/V_LjtovmS2I/AAAAAAAAE8M/6TGuL_NMYpY/IMG_4731_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="332" height="261"></a></td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ywhS4oIFwc4/V_LjuVX0B8I/AAAAAAAAE8Q/m8kVFFDxR3A/s1600-h/IMG_4741%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_4741" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4741" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZZg9WRGh-oY/V_LjvAF920I/AAAAAAAAE8U/xlkcdFBSLYA/IMG_4741_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="343" height="260"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Q8v91f-cAxs/V_Ljv3HSDNI/AAAAAAAAE8Y/EFqFrMLxtJE/s1600-h/IMG_4747%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="Ponderosa pine at the peak mountain" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4747" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kKi04XfXz5A/V_LjwSTmquI/AAAAAAAAE8c/Uymtcjpq25w/IMG_4747_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="328" height="258"></a></td></tr></tbody></table> We reached the tree line at 4,000 ft elevation and it cooled off. We stopped for lunch, went around the corner and found a picnic table and a drop off view. Down we went toward the Snake river. Once at the bottom, we went to the river and talked to the rafters coming down the river. As we were leaving, we took the trails to the left. The first goes down to the river again, the second one goes on for 11 miles, and we only road 3 miles of it because it was 98 degrees at the bottom. <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VQezjiN5wrk/V_LjxUJ5TfI/AAAAAAAAE8g/rIlX7CJ6D2A/s1600-h/IMG_4751%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="The road has numerous hairpin turns" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4751" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GTJr_qlN_vg/V_Ljx3cVxII/AAAAAAAAE8k/ZyxQWtFljuA/IMG_4751_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="343" height="270"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-85A-8gdMmF8/V_LjyvwWGAI/AAAAAAAAE8o/Xi2bAU-9OT4/s1600-h/IMG_4761%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="boaters coming in off the snake river" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4761" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ka7b4iftOLc/V_Ljz6y0RiI/AAAAAAAAE8s/2ZlYiQON4CY/IMG_4761_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="345" height="271"></a></td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vyGdyvM0Uxo/V_Lj0tp4mtI/AAAAAAAAE8w/e9OCrvtMKRQ/s1600-h/IMG_4766%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="Floresent green rock on the snake river" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4766" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aKQ913TNmp0/V_Lj1iyLUNI/AAAAAAAAE80/CWiDYpBuzqM/IMG_4766_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="342" height="269"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vdbT1qZa0h4/V_Lj2KGd5eI/AAAAAAAAE84/YS_OQleqTbE/s1600-h/IMG_4772%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_4772" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4772" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8pV3kTPYHCI/V_Lj28j0jjI/AAAAAAAAE88/PsMXBrqwDHY/IMG_4772_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="346" height="272"></a></td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-X3CNMTFSqL4/V_Lj3k-dkvI/AAAAAAAAE9A/Bx0hk8INDvs/s1600-h/IMG_4775%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Larry & Geri on machines" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4775" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-A-wde-ThjN8/V_Lj4NdD4vI/AAAAAAAAE9E/bSxXSfi_f3o/IMG_4775_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="330" height="253"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dRY6yA4iNDw/V_Lj4ycCHcI/AAAAAAAAE9I/ynMFYfji_vg/s1600-h/IMG_4779%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="Another trail off the main one, 11 miles out" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4779" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ygWdb2BHW28/V_Lj5hEChFI/AAAAAAAAE9M/UFEqkYDsJPc/IMG_4779_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="334" height="262"></a></td></tr></tbody></table></p>Larry and Geri Gustafsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08454292253974667304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2349342684382473733.post-67954591325288701792016-07-18T21:53:00.000-05:002016-07-19T23:16:58.177-05:00Bull Creek to Quartz Creek, Id. to Montana<p>July 18th, 2016- 49 miles<br>We headed west on hwy 50 to fs rd. 338 or Bull Creek road, it was 7 miles on the highway from Nugget Creek. It is a gravels road which gets narrower and rougher the higher you go. We enjoyed the sights along the way, even picking huckleberries. <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4_ViTro3IGs/V476l_cJJDI/AAAAAAAAEwY/JFxvwEwx-ms/s1600-h/IMG_45974.jpg"><img title="valleys and mountains" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4597" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fk33Ah7Bo8U/V476n4ETeQI/AAAAAAAAEwc/c7hcxggzVJk/IMG_4597_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="299" height="235"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-16hu6LRgbgM/V476qQoZAAI/AAAAAAAAEwg/zTyy6z2FNN8/s1600-h/IMG_46334.jpg"><img title="Several spruce hens" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4633" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FXCXlaznBkY/V476rpMEDVI/AAAAAAAAEwk/uWXR2AEjFXM/IMG_4633_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="294" height="231"></a></td></tr></tbody></table>When we reached the intersection of 327, we went right, and a short distance we turned right up a real rocky trail to Quarles Peak, ele 6557 ft. Wow, what a amazing sight we had for our lunch. There were valleys, open grassy areas, rock cliffs and elk trails. After lunch we kept going up to the top, another great view.<br> <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bDc5lGYDZzU/V476u4joq2I/AAAAAAAAEwo/Bikavb-r1v0/s1600-h/IMG_46504.jpg"><img title="Quarles Peak 6557 ft." style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4650" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ngaVUlGl-a0/V476xrN1dUI/AAAAAAAAEws/JZz9dg7RV-Q/IMG_4650_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="280" height="220"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dbiKaYsi_gU/V4760bn0T3I/AAAAAAAAEww/J3KdRPkgc10/s1600-h/IMG_46574.jpg"><img title="grassy hillside" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4657" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fz47629Zk0M/V4761ZKJGOI/AAAAAAAAEw0/ugoprWrcTj4/IMG_4657_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="282" height="222"></a></td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-u2V0yh_cDVU/V4764NHXTQI/AAAAAAAAEw4/HrZrzofRhUM/s1600-h/IMG_46604.jpg"><img title="walking on a elk trail" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4660" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KhHJMJgMkL0/V4765qAywkI/AAAAAAAAEw8/wLSIFiTg3As/IMG_4660_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="281" height="221"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5kEc5bAC2Oo/V4769LsNXGI/AAAAAAAAExA/w_tVU5mqtA8/s1600-h/IMG_46724.jpg"><img title="Rule #2, don't drive where you can't see!" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4672" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-F4voVSld3G8/V4769piMvyI/AAAAAAAAExE/8dyCgSFdZCY/IMG_4672_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="283" height="223"></a></td></tr></tbody></table>Back on the trail 391, you are at the border of Idaho and Montana on the peak of the Bitterroot mountains. We stopped at an overlook, and could see a small town, perhaps Saltese, on I 90. We enjoyed the sights and smells of the wild flowers, trees, but no animals. When we got to the intersection of 391 / 214 (Where we were on the 16th) we headed down the mountain, back to camp 15 miles.</p> <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BRopetXiOrE/V476_h3JwOI/AAAAAAAAExI/PJncftv9ifE/s1600-h/IMG_46804.jpg"><img title="trial along the hillside" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4680" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-30_TbDet7f8/V477Arrf-5I/AAAAAAAAExM/9AumPcxN7co/IMG_4680_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="204" height="280"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-M119kRwlZh4/V477GV5lwaI/AAAAAAAAExQ/Gop4ty8tDYY/s1600-h/IMG_46824.jpg"><img title="Looking down" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4682" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0tUAnQRyr0o/V477Hc6BvjI/AAAAAAAAExU/jUk5OJj8PLY/IMG_4682_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="269" height="212"></a></td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GqFGryzgSqw/V477KGuHorI/AAAAAAAAExc/z6PDnX4oAIk/s1600-h/IMG_46814.jpg"><img title="watch your step" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4681" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6HtG4nfYWsU/V477KxbZ1bI/AAAAAAAAExg/QGbCNUvU-To/IMG_4681_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="259" height="204"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ANI3W_qufuA/V477NGe0o-I/AAAAAAAAExk/vHAX6q7O0WE/s1600-h/IMG_46844.jpg"><img title="Logging and roads" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4684" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KzzY7km5P90/V477OAkz5WI/AAAAAAAAExo/3dpSYctspgw/IMG_4684_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="273" height="215"></a></td></tr></tbody></table> <p>Check last page of St. Joe riding for information</p>Larry and Geri Gustafsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08454292253974667304noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2349342684382473733.post-26024581794669290212016-07-17T21:58:00.000-05:002016-07-19T23:21:05.036-05:00Prospector creek, to Bull creek, Avery, Id.<p>July 17 2016 --58 mi<br>We headed west, from our camp site, Nugget Creek, along the St. Joe River, on Hwy 50, 4 miles to Prospector creek, one of the few river crossings to the south. We climbed in elevation, enjoying the views. There were some fs roads off the main 752 road. <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Mv_lmTgc18M/V477jPoqUdI/AAAAAAAAExw/-uJvJsY8Gr4/s1600-h/IMG_44974.jpg"><img title="road on the hillside" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4497" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-A04VhGbm1TE/V477j8MzX_I/AAAAAAAAEx0/mHpodA_ZhbY/IMG_4497_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="276" height="217"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bjPrKha3YBA/V477lNe4naI/AAAAAAAAEx4/gEuNrmNpNa0/s1600-h/IMG_45024.jpg"><img title="Logged areas give you a view and grass for animals" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4502" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7NCext665oc/V477ncrNC6I/AAAAAAAAEx8/WhcZ5EcknTE/IMG_4502_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="276" height="217"></a></td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9gieOJS91i8/V477o4pHPyI/AAAAAAAAEyA/b7kaDll4if4/s1600-h/IMG_45114.jpg"><img title="Logging operation" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4511" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tjRAO-ADuHs/V477toGbriI/AAAAAAAAEyE/a4CuLTujbww/IMG_4511_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="273" height="215"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pLyq_GS3-sE/V477z8FP1NI/AAAAAAAAEyM/1uWMmWjUrcQ/s1600-h/IMG_45194.jpg"><img title="Wild flowers" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4519" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-g1NOrJuROM4/V4770mB8DUI/AAAAAAAAEyQ/a91FvsvYdC8/IMG_4519_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="277" height="218"></a></td></tr></tbody></table>We kept heading up, past a logging operation. Wow, these guys work on the side of a mountain! We turned off on a open grassy road to the left- Which kept following the contour's of the mountain. Then we came out on a main gravel road , where we saw 7 elk on the hillside. We continued to the fork, turning Left, up hill, (no sign) where the fire tower is at Middle Sister Peak at elevation of 6986 ft. <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OOTufn7EQrk/V47713TURwI/AAAAAAAAEyU/dT5QN1xw-08/s1600-h/IMG_45494.jpg"><img title="Arrived at the tower" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4549" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JIYXPV_xlmI/V47728mpr9I/AAAAAAAAEyY/oNbZztH-5nY/IMG_4549_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="193" height="264"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-a7nRPG_ieIA/V4774bzOe6I/AAAAAAAAEyc/ycOAwT8e8_I/s1600-h/IMG_45514.jpg"><img title="Fire tower lookout view" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4551" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-U7GDUmWJY3U/V4775QjAgfI/AAAAAAAAEyg/yV4kWLw4G5M/IMG_4551_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="286" height="225"></a></td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_lcM8qSO_R0/V47789YUSeI/AAAAAAAAEyk/Vi1R3R3dCLQ/s1600-h/IMG_45375.jpg"><img title="Indian paint brush" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4537" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7Qv9TZmRICw/V477-hrChwI/AAAAAAAAEyo/vh3OAREvC5k/IMG_4537_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="254" height="241"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6y1OCwxoevg/V478G4HwYPI/AAAAAAAAEys/ErXVFYSnXUU/s1600-h/IMG_45504.jpg"><img title="Us at the tower" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4550" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-O-ZDkldB9EY/V478ISsAupI/AAAAAAAAEyw/bXvQX9c_L38/IMG_4550_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="292" height="230"></a></td></tr></tbody></table>After climbing the tower, we went down to Dismal Lake, which is very beautiful. Saw Mammoth Springs campground- well it is actually 1 picnic table in the woods, with no parking. Then we returned down fs rd. 509 – Bull Creek to highway 50, and back home again.There were numerous side roads to explore, but it was gettin late. It was a great ride seeing mountain hillsides, gravel roads draped across the mountains like ribbon. Wild flowers were full bloom, red, white, blues.<br><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ujH7Oe_9cxs/V478LGyTEQI/AAAAAAAAEy4/Xgt-9_vOEag/s1600-h/Dismal-lake6.jpg"><img title="Dismal lake" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Dismal lake" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_Mrnn5wS1kY/V478Lz_OzvI/AAAAAAAAEy8/aHCOmiqmoEA/Dismal-lake_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" width="774" height="133"></a></p>Larry and Geri Gustafsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08454292253974667304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2349342684382473733.post-47259625613528869462016-07-12T22:39:00.000-05:002016-07-19T23:43:01.569-05:00Steamboat Springs, Kingston, Idaho<p>July 12th, 2016-- 37 miles<br>I was leading the group with a GPS, a MVUM Forest Service map and my smart phone with the Avenza pdf, Forest service map downloaded. The Avenza helped three times to keep us on the track, and the direction we desired. I'm not sure how the compass works, because at camp, we don't have phone service, but Avenza was still tracking us.<br>We camped north of Kingston, 16 miles from the Exit 43, Interstate 90. Go north on Hwy 9, turning Left after 5 miles, at the Bumble Bee Campground sign, crossing the bridge and turning right on the Old River Road. Drive out 6 miles, then turn Left, after crossing another bridge, onto FS rd 400. Drive 5 more miles, where the paved road ends, you will find a Forest Service, dispersed camping spot. It is at the fork of Steamboat creek, east and west forks.<br></p> <p> <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jDNRwcQjhQE/V47_7L-CE_I/AAAAAAAAE2Q/06Gh-25ceTs/s1600-h/IMG_42864.jpg"><img title="Dispersed camping at the end of pavement" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4286" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nbH9MBopRQ0/V47_8JPgkEI/AAAAAAAAE2U/LleDvOZ6SvM/IMG_4286_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="281" height="221"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5DP1rq3M3Ho/V48ABR7417I/AAAAAAAAE2Y/a4xzinpFw1Q/s1600-h/IMG_42404.jpg"><img title="Steamboat Creek" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4240" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3lqZlG-an0Y/V48ACdaKp2I/AAAAAAAAE2c/JNvATR12wYk/IMG_4240_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="285" height="224"></a></td></tr></tbody></table></p> <p>For our ride of 37 miles and 6hrs, we headed south on FS rd 400, about 2.5-3 miles, to the Right on FS rd 257. There are a few dead-end trails off of this road, that was interesting to explore. Then we got on 1005 / 965 roads. (The roads are some times two tracks and a little bumpy, just the way we like it)</p> <p> <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-K8kr8zSfx9o/V48AHFqgq4I/AAAAAAAAE2g/gjnQ72vAMEo/s1600-h/IMG_42554.jpg"><img title="Elevation and sights" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4255" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jEoDEUWEfiI/V48AIf-LNDI/AAAAAAAAE2k/xlp-kHQXNis/IMG_4255_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="287" height="226"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Kyx9tnCcgik/V48AOFn3AhI/AAAAAAAAE2o/6nwqh9WzfCU/s1600-h/IMG_42424.jpg"><img title="Roads to trails" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4242" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yf4zcr42fq0/V48ARoNCUSI/AAAAAAAAE2s/IOGbns_bWGI/IMG_4242_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="282" height="222"></a></td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XfoiFMsnJ94/V48ATAC696I/AAAAAAAAE2w/7MqKGqWg_hc/s1600-h/IMG_4268-23.jpg"><img title="Bull Moose on the trail" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4268 (2)" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oEgNKNGvLKU/V48AUGei4tI/AAAAAAAAE20/CHSccnjLKJU/IMG_4268-2_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="284" height="249"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eQVgrOauScY/V48AYPbmIhI/AAAAAAAAE24/Omw0USBbXYM/s1600-h/IMG_42565.jpg"><img title="Watch where you are driving" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4256" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8JL06d5TGp4/V48AZc8HHeI/AAAAAAAAE28/x0Qkjtfsovc/IMG_4256_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="291" height="255"></a></td></tr></tbody></table></p> <p><br>Then we got on the 803 trail, which winds along the side of the mountain. There are some dips, where creeks come down the hill, keep watch for the drop offs! At the intersection of 803A, we stopped for lunch. Just a short time after heading out we came around the corner and saw a bull moose, 60ft ahead, right on the trail! We stopped to give it time to go off the trail, if he would like. When we rode on, we did see his tracks, but he had disappeared. Once on the road, we took 409A and 260 to Riley Saddle where we turned right on 900 for 8 miles back to camp. It was a great ride, seeing the moose was a bonus, and the rain didn't stop us.<br></p> <p>Day 2 –54 miles We headed up 2329 FS rd, to Grassy Mountain, an open area to see the views. There are a couple areas which had been burned off in the past. Spyglass Peak (gated) and Lookout, just around the corner, you can see for miles. <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LXGo7Kh96YU/V48AcgYQKYI/AAAAAAAAE3A/MwbOcDLjpds/s1600-h/IMG_42975.jpg"><img title="one of the numerous lookouts" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4297" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vvNfXGE4Mio/V48Ads641CI/AAAAAAAAE3E/dxaRFgr10b0/IMG_4297_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="282" height="230"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QRx2RyKT0sM/V48AhykDZeI/AAAAAAAAE3M/pQZAmNKLwJ4/s1600-h/IMG_43034.jpg"><img title="Forest fire area" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4303" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FLDX3Aex1_s/V48AjyiArUI/AAAAAAAAE3Q/pGaLVNv0rXM/IMG_4303_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="290" height="228"></a></td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ggsE9wBq8ls/V48AmmObx-I/AAAAAAAAE3U/tMFW6g4_Y70/s1600-h/IMG_43234.jpg"><img title="cloudy, beautiful day" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4323" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BSBHU4uqvHg/V48Anp_kL3I/AAAAAAAAE3Y/JoQif2dYqUA/IMG_4323_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="287" height="226"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Fj4WVptc5uk/V48AsP6gzEI/AAAAAAAAE3c/0MLBSjjpggA/s1600-h/IMG_43364.jpg"><img title="Moss hanging from the trees" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4336" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Mv8rzaeD_yE/V48AtLmvxlI/AAAAAAAAE3g/Iy8PHqE5dIY/IMG_4336_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="291" height="229"></a></td></tr></tbody></table></p> <p>On 265 and over to Magee to see the Landing Strip, Ranger Station Historic Cabin. Built in 1922. There is also a Forest Service Cabin that you may rent for a night. From camp it was 18 miles. <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--Ox3cuZ9QEg/V48Au8-IzBI/AAAAAAAAE3k/ja3_egFNGO4/s1600-h/IMG_43394.jpg"><img title="Airplane Landing strip" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4339" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xL9Tv1i0VVM/V48Av_qnFWI/AAAAAAAAE3o/p4HnKlkVYNI/IMG_4339_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="286" height="225"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UaA-jqOLheY/V48A0piCOiI/AAAAAAAAE3s/iHOWopdkJWg/s1600-h/IMG_43484.jpg"><img title="Magee Historic Ranger Station" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4348" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_y9sGTAGfhE/V48A2tHhJjI/AAAAAAAAE30/daVp3BlJlKs/IMG_4348_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="295" height="232"></a></td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Chk6G6yH4lI/V48A6_bTvnI/AAAAAAAAE34/KLO14lj8oqY/s1600-h/IMG_43514.jpg"><img title="Magee Forest Service Historic Statio" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4351" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1-lYSSgs4o4/V48A8DNHfAI/AAAAAAAAE38/yzMQWuAh2Js/IMG_4351_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="287" height="226"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sBvr1vQTszo/V48A_mn1M0I/AAAAAAAAE4A/6ai4VcQgJvk/s1600-h/IMG_43524.jpg"><img title="Grounds keeper at the buildings" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4352" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gYt7J-6PwwE/V48BAr4QOuI/AAAAAAAAE4E/tF4ud-xF7R8/IMG_4352_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="294" height="231"></a></td></tr></tbody></table></p> <p>Then we went home on routes 534, 911 over to Leiberg Saddle. My favorite trail was 260 over to Stull Saddle , then back to camp on 409, seeing valleys of forest, mountains, moss thick on the trees. We saw 2 Spruce hens. This leg of the day was 36 miles. Once again I used the Avenza map on the smart phone, it was very helpful at the numerous intersections along the way. Be sure you have a Forest Service MVUM map with you.<br></p> <p> <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oK6g4LZnIC8/V48BDjvi57I/AAAAAAAAE4I/cIYbwLr4sMI/s1600-h/IMG_43584.jpg"><img title="One of the creeks in the area" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4358" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ba4IXSHJQZE/V48BE_U7CPI/AAAAAAAAE4M/S-sRioOUFno/IMG_4358_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="296" height="233"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_Aqo1xaXXmg/V48BKSlA8HI/AAAAAAAAE4Q/Ely2beMEezM/s1600-h/IMG_43644.jpg"><img title="Flowers along thr road and dropoff" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4364" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0gWRyRYDeUU/V48BLpQJD0I/AAAAAAAAE4U/P4okJE96KeA/IMG_4364_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="296" height="233"></a></td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-M86Db9Hg1BI/V48BOc_MGWI/AAAAAAAAE4Y/Bl7Q1u_AepY/s1600-h/IMG_43694.jpg"><img title="Larry & Geri, break time" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4369" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-q4_EPxReP4Q/V48BQVa9m3I/AAAAAAAAE4g/a299RbNJxMU/IMG_4369_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="301" height="237"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fBmQvLna5Kg/V48BT2IimlI/AAAAAAAAE4k/8GzztiOyvTs/s1600-h/IMG_43754.jpg"><img title="The trail ahead" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4375" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Wo5Ih9QN5rk/V48BVNaLYbI/AAAAAAAAE4o/oyZ-NgH629c/IMG_4375_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="302" height="237"></a></td></tr></tbody></table></p> <ul> <ul> <li>INFORMATION>North Eastern Washington ATV club<br>LOCATION> NEAREST CITY=Kingston, Id DIRECTIONS=North of interstate 90, read above<br>AREA > TYPE OF LAND=- forest, mountain , OWNER= Nat Forest<br>QUALITY > Pro-100s of miles / Con-can get confussing / Length of stay-4 / Rating-stars-5 out of 5<br>TERRAIN> MILES OF TRAILS, hills / forest / dust /elevation TRAIL MAINTENCE - Yes NEAR BY TRAILS-4th of July Pass, Wallace, Id, St Joe River area, St. Maries, Id <br>REGULATIONS> Permit required –some/ Campinp-Dry camping and Forest service campgrounds /whip-no / helmets req.-age / width req.-some trails<br>FEE> Camping / Entry-no<br>KEY SERVICES> Camping / Gasoline / Diesel / First Aid / Water / Dump/ Propane / Food=Exxon Gas Station @ Exit 43<br>GPS POINTS>I just used maps <br>SIDE TRIPS>4th of July Pass, Wallace, Id, St Joe River area, St. Maries, Id CONTACTS>Forest Service Office in Coeur d’Alene, Id.<br></li></ul></ul>Larry and Geri Gustafsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08454292253974667304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2349342684382473733.post-35832701879419394252016-07-10T22:38:00.000-05:002016-07-19T23:46:38.041-05:00July 4th to Harrison, Id65 miles<br> <p>We staged from the July 4th Exit on I- 90<br>We headed south on FS 614 to the town of Harrison for lunch. We left at 10 am and returned at 4pm. The road is partial well maintained, some current logging operations, and a few rough spots along the way. The road signs are well marked. Once we came to the paved #318 road (Blue Lake Road) , we turned right toward town. We crossed over the old bridge, Anderson Lake Bridge, where the Trail Head is for bicycle trail crosses the road. </p> <p> <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ateEIBysOzA/V48B_-4Q3DI/AAAAAAAAE4w/minCFFY-8Pk/s1600-h/IMG_42304.jpg"><img title="Over the old bridge" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4230" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rhpAt2_Vj9Q/V48CBZn1wGI/AAAAAAAAE40/BCzfZjBUt6o/IMG_4230_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="330" height="259"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lrTa1P45y20/V48CCjdGC5I/AAAAAAAAE44/gjS-jfa1Q4o/s1600-h/IMG_42384.jpg"><img title="staging" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4238" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aPdMvgw5vCU/V48CEetCMTI/AAAAAAAAE48/C48oRF4R5K4/IMG_4238_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="331" height="260"></a></td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-M1VE9r2dbjo/V48CGJhCX2I/AAAAAAAAE5A/L-l6E0nNVU0/s1600-h/IMG_42294.jpg"><img title="Clarks and Wolfes" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4229" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tRVY5ZzEjHk/V48CHMtQQNI/AAAAAAAAE5E/5pMpMJWKNSg/IMG_4229_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="327" height="257"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iWD5hDKP1Mw/V48CJgLbfBI/AAAAAAAAE5I/hn1gIGvr4aw/s1600-h/IMG_42274.jpg"><img title="IMG_4227" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4227" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fgznWZTSxWQ/V48CLGmLWhI/AAAAAAAAE5Q/vJEhEbUJDYA/IMG_4227_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="226" height="310"></a></td></tr></tbody></table>We took the gravel road around Anderson Lake, to a intersection of Bell Road. The original directions said to go Left, up the hill. This way is all gravel and keeps you off the Highway. Then turn Right on Vandussen Rd. Turn Right on Skyline Drive, coming down the hill to a Y, go right, then left and you will see the main street. We ate at the Gate Way Marina for lunch, but there are a few other places to choose from and interesting shops in town.<br>After lunch we headed north on Hwy 97, turning right on to Bell Canyon Road and back around Anderson Lake, We probably cut off 5 miles, from our original arrival trail.<br>The previous day we rode down 918 trail, and came around the corner in time to see a black bear fall down the 30ft tree, to the ground and run away. He purposely came down that fast to get away from us.</p>Larry and Geri Gustafsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08454292253974667304noreply@blogger.com0