Quick San Rafael Swell Expedition: May 11-13

[sixstringsteve]

I'm pretty sure the dodge can handle everything except Devil's Racetrack.

 

[rholbrook]

I'm pretty sure the dodge can handle everything except Devil's Racetrack.

There is one spot near the top of Devils Race Track that is pretty hairy for a full size truck. Its a riot on a bike. I have seen atvs get ripped up on it in that spot.

 

[BCGPER]

You should rent a JK for the weekend..

If the Dodge is capable enough, I'd love to go. Maybe my Jeep will be back together by then?

(I can't loan you mine, I'll be using it at Old School)

 

[Greg]

I may be in for that. There are some spots out near the Blue, Orange Trail areas that would make good camp areas. We could ride all those trails as well as the Red Trail and of course the infamous 5 Miles of Hell. They are all right there. The Orange Trail is cool, the Red Trail is more difficult and then we can move on over to 5MOH. We could run the Devils Race Track in the morning, come over and run Blue, Orange and Red Trail in the afternoon and then 5 MOH the next day along with some others.

The Trials bikes would be fun on the Orange and Red Trail for sure.

That weekend will cost me a lot of money to go because its Mothers Day.

I'm really not interested in running 5MOH, would rather explore the area and have fun. I don't mind a challenging trail, but 5MOH can wait.

 

[TRD270]

Hope I can make it, i'd love to do some light wheelin in the Taco, and haul the WR down for some runs around the swell

 

[TRD270]

Here are some pictures in the area that Steve is talking about. You will actually go right under these bridges and I70 I am assuming your are going to head up North Coal Wash and to Devils Race Track. There is another big Arch up the wash from Devil's Race Track about 5 or so miles. I believe its called Dutchman's Arch but cant remember for sure.
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You will see Swayze's cabin and this rock formation, this arch and some indian paintings.




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I say we do this trip on bikes.

This is one of my favorite areas to ride, that canyon that goes under 70 is beautiful, some really cool trails around the cabin as well

 

[GAR]

Put me down for this trip. Sounds like a hoot. If my wife doesn't want to go I'll take the bike. I've been watching videos of the colored trails (lack of a better name) and it looks incredible.

I've never been in this area so anywhere/anything would be awesome. My grandma grew up in Emery so that would be cool to see.

 

[sixstringsteve]

Maybe we could have 3 trail options Saturday.

1) moto ride
2) mellow stock vehicle trail
3) technical trail (eagle canyon --> devil's race track)

 

[radred92]

I'd love to do this. Anything you choose on the list is fine with me.

 

[sixstringsteve]

Radred, should I put you down as a "definitely coming" or are you waiting on work/family schedules?

 

[JL Rockies]

I have a Kool Kidz thing planned on or about the 11th. I'll put a pin in this for now.

 

[sixstringsteve]

I assume you have another poop in the fire experiment going on that weekend?

 

[WillyLin]

I might be able to go on this one!!

 

[Donner]

I imagine a stock samurai, jeep, isuzu amigo, etc would make it fine.

Thanks for the personal invite Steve!

Actually, I was hoping to see another Swell trip planned(in decent temps). Unfortunately this is the week before 'ZuZoo 2012. I'm leaving for Moab on
May 14. I'm afraid I just cant fund two trips that month and I don't have leave to make it one trip (tempting!)
I'll be watching for the next one

 

[sixstringsteve]

next swell trip will probably be in October sometime.

 

[Kiel]

The wife and I are pretty sure we can make this, we might have to catch up saturday morning though, we will know as it gets closer

 

[WillyLin]

Thanks for the personal invite Steve!

Actually, I was hoping to see another Swell trip planned(in decent temps). Unfortunately this is the week before 'ZuZoo 2012. I'm leaving for Moab on
May 14. I'm afraid I just cant fund two trips that month and I don't have leave to make it one trip (tempting!)
I'll be watching for the next one

are you taking the amigo to moab this time??
I might be interesting to do both trips, or i can just join someone split the gas for this san rafael trip...

 

[Donner]

are you taking the amigo to moab this time??

Negative. Taking the Trooper again. The Amigo is my Daughters rig and we are still having issues with the clutch in it anyway.
I'll see you there!

 

[mustang_boy2001]

i might actually be able to come with you guys so put me down as a maybe for now. thanks steve

 

[WillyLin]

Steve, do you know the approximate miles of this trip?? i need to see if I'll have enough money for the gas..