andy d
come on, give me a hug.
- Location
- west jordan,
is it permitted to drive across the "bridge"?
gemini bridges?
- Thread starter andy d
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Houndoc
Registered User
- Location
- Grantsville
andy d said:
Permitted or not (doubt it but don't know), seems like a really, really bad idea in the PR department. We should have the sense to stay of somethings, and that would be one!!
RockMonkey
Suddenly Enthusiastic
It's always been permitted as far as I know. I've driven across both sides many times. Why is that bad PR, Houndoc?
being that it's a national monument (isn't it?), I don't think the authorities would be particularly happy if they found you driving accross it. However, I did it about 5 years ago. I'm not sure how I feel about that one--generally when it's just slickrock that you will leave no trace on (or at least so little of a trace that the rain will elminiate it), I don't feel bad about traveling on it. National monuments are a little different I guess.
Cody
Cody
Capt. Picky
quite
- Location
- Moab, UT.
Cody said:
It is? News to me Cody. As far as I know, that's not been the case.
A few years back, a 4-wheeler had a catastophic vehicle failure in which both his vehicle - with him in it - 'launched' off one of the spans which resulted in his death. I believe there is a memorial plaque which has been placed there. Now, correct me if I'm wrong, but in a National Monument or Park (even on public land..which counters my 'argument'), one cannot customarily have 'personal' items permanently placed. So, it would seem that AFAIK, it is still part of the BLM general domain and not a N.M.
But heck, things change around here in a blink of an eye now.
As far as driving either span is concerned - if still permitted - it is always a good idea to be respectful of the land and the other visitors - if any - that are present. I've driven both spans numerous times in the past; the last time being approximately 2 years ago.
.02 cents FWIW. If any of the above is incorrect, I'd appreciate any clarification and correction.
Cheers,
Capt. Picky
Legal or not.. I was a little nervous walking over them...Take my truck over.....NO WAY! Maybe I'm just a p@$$y...but what is the point of driving over?
Milner
formerly "rckcrlr"
- Location
- Hiding behind a camera
notajeep said:
Driven both many times, only walked once....I'd much rather drive!!
I have never heard of it being a national monument.
andy d
come on, give me a hug.
- Location
- west jordan,
i have driven over it, and i was planning on diving over it again. cody might be mistaking it for something in Arches (maybe). i have seen many people drive over it, and the first person that took me to it said that the EJS takes you over it, if you want (that may not be true, never been). i have always thought it questionable so i just wanted some local input and possible definates. i am leading a group of land rovers up there and i don't want to do anything illegal and be a bad example to the new people to our sport. thanks for the input. andy d
crimsonride
huh?
- Location
- Murray
Damn that Mt. Dew. It lures you in, then BAM! You're dead!
Todd Adams
Grammy's Spotter
- Location
- Salt Lake City
There was a rumor going around after the accident that Gemini Bridges was going to be closed to vehicles. This has been an option during EJS so I talked with Russ at the Moab BLM office. What the BLM did was put up some no vehicle signs close to the bridges that they did not want vehicles on but the bridges remain open. This is to keep vehicles on the path to the bridges. It seems there were tracks all over the place from vehicles trying to find their way.
Just respect the signs and be careful.
Todd
Just respect the signs and be careful.
Todd
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Jeremy
total tacoma points: 162
- Location
- MAGNA, land of chewy brown water
Todd Adams said:
when did they put up the signs? we were up there for EJS and there were no signs. our group for EJS had this same question, nobody could say it was ok or not, so we opted to not drive over them.
as for the plaque, after we found it and joe told us the story......
it was all i could do to get close enough to the hole to see the bottom and i couldnt let my kids roam and play anymore.
James K
NO, I'm always like this
- Location
- Taylorsville, Ut
RedRock5.9 said:
he was the son of one of the Park City Packrats.
Capt. Picky
quite
- Location
- Moab, UT.
Cody - Todd - et al
Trust my wisdom Cody? Now, if that's the case, I'd like to sell a bridge that I know of in Brooklyn.
Heck, if you buy it, I'll even throw in two that I know of right here in the neighborhood - they're "twins". Just call the whole package a threefer.
Todd - I haven't been there for a while, and I trust your wisdom (BUT NO... I don't wanna buy no bridge. lol).
et-al -
As far as trying to keep people on the trail(S) which lead to the Gemini Bridges area from the county road... that's a great idea <thumbs up>;along with blocking any of the numerous routes that have the place looking like a dustbowl and cobwebs of 'trails'.
For *at least* 15 years that place has been hammered; Initially by low-slung tourista types who couldn't do the then *ONE TRAIL* which led to the bridges in the stock-showroom new-whatever-it-was rig they were <ahem> "driving".
So anyway... are there or are there not signs at the Bridges themselves which prohibit the traverse?
Capt. Picky
Trust my wisdom Cody? Now, if that's the case, I'd like to sell a bridge that I know of in Brooklyn.
Heck, if you buy it, I'll even throw in two that I know of right here in the neighborhood - they're "twins". Just call the whole package a threefer. Todd - I haven't been there for a while, and I trust your wisdom (BUT NO... I don't wanna buy no bridge. lol).
et-al -
As far as trying to keep people on the trail(S) which lead to the Gemini Bridges area from the county road... that's a great idea <thumbs up>;along with blocking any of the numerous routes that have the place looking like a dustbowl and cobwebs of 'trails'.
For *at least* 15 years that place has been hammered; Initially by low-slung tourista types who couldn't do the then *ONE TRAIL* which led to the bridges in the stock-showroom new-whatever-it-was rig they were <ahem> "driving".
So anyway... are there or are there not signs at the Bridges themselves which prohibit the traverse?
Capt. Picky
Todd Adams
Grammy's Spotter
- Location
- Salt Lake City
If you did not see the "no vehicle" signs then you were on the trail to the bridges. They have been up for a few years.
Todd
Todd
O'neal
?????????
- Location
- evanston wy
Capt. Picky said:
A buddy of mine I wheel with work's at park city towing.I believe it was one of the owner's son.From what I was told "the jeep's rear was pretty close to the edge and as They were getting ready to leave it was still in reverse when he fired it up forgot to change gear and backed off".
They have the picture's of the jeep after it happened hanging on thier office wall,they are not pretty,I could'nt even imagine.They had to hoist it up the cliff with a wrecker because they could'nt gain access to get it in the bottom.
Capt. Picky
quite
- Location
- Moab, UT.
Oh.Todd Adams said:
Well, it goes to show you that if one doesn't want to see signs all over place, that's best accomplished by staying on the trail. May I and everyone always be so fortunate. Capt.Picky
Capt. Picky
quite
- Location
- Moab, UT.
The story which was circulating around Moab differed from that, but no matter what the actual circumstances, the outcome was tragic.84toy said:
Capt. Picky
Houndoc
Registered User
- Location
- Grantsville
RockMonkey said:
Well, my thoughts go like this....it leads no where, it is a beautiful natural span, has no particular off-road challange, so what is the point? I think staying off natural spans (although no damage is going to be done) is a simple thing to show respect for the land and will help the overall opinion of us and what we do in the minds of others.