San Rafael Trip

[kkemp]

Here's a couple google earth files (attached). One is South Coal and Eva Conover and the other is the route to the Wild Horse Camp Site from I-70. Take exit 131 on I-70 to get to Wild Horse. Follow the signs to Temple Mtn. There is a road that heads south just before going in the reef at Temple Mtn. The Camp Site is just a little ways down that road.

 

[eprobe]

Wow, I'm speechless. No I'm not. Isn't that Behind-the-Reef road yer talking about for a camping spot?

 

[kkemp]

That's right. The Wild Horse camp site is near the beginning of that road. Wild Horse is not the same as Little Wild Horse. That's a different canyon. The google earth route I posted is the route from I-70 down Temple Mtn Road to the Wild Horse camp site on Behind the Reef Road.

You can backtrack from the campsite and head over to Little Wild Horse via the Goblin Valley Rd.

Cody, isn't this that camp site you are talking about?

 

[Cody]

looks like it to me. back of that canyon just before the WSA is great for camping

 

[mesha]

I will have to catch up on friday night. hopefully I can find the camp spot.

 

[eprobe]

This is how I'm posting the info. on the other boards:


A group of us four-wheelers are going to be riding through the San Rafael Swell on Feb. 20-22. Here’s our schedule:

Fri., Feb. 20: Meet at Gilly’s convenience store in Ferron, UT at 8 a.m. Leave for reef at 9 a.m. Taking the South Coal Wash through the Reef, to I-70 and down to Temple Mtn. Near Temple Mtn. we’ll take a right (s) into Behind-the-Reef/Wild Horse Road (Not “Little Wild Horse,” which is a Canyon). We’ll camp there the first night.

Sat., Feb. 21: Hike a few narrows. Possibly Little Horse and Bell, possibly Ding and Dang.

Sun., Feb. 22: Yet to be determined but will probably do some creative wheeling on our way out of the Swell.

Let me know if you want to join us!

Eric Probasco

 

[kkemp]

That sounds great to me. I'd make one small edit...

"Taking the South Coal Wash to I-70 and down to Temple Mtn."

South Coal doesn't actually go through the reef.

 

[TimB]

Through the Swell would be more accurate.

 

[eprobe]

Too late to change that bit of info. Sorry

 

[Rot Box]

Looks like I won't be making this one I've been going like a mad man trying to get my truck ready, but as bad luck would have it my third member is making a bad vibration at the last minute...

Anyway hope you guy's have a good time. Take a ton of pics

EDIT: Umm nevermind I'm still in after all. After a 5 degree morning wrench fest I think I might have soved my problem

 

[kkemp]

We're getting down to the wire. Is this trip still on? I'm basically packed and ready to go.

Is anyone bringing firewood. I'm thinking of trying to bring some. It's a little cramped in the yj, but I'll try.

Great news Rot Box! I guess I'm not the only been working in frigid temps.

 

[anderson750]

I wish I was not flying to Chicago on Friday. Have fun and make sure to post up a trip report.

 

[Cody]

I'm volunteering for the MS society on Saturday morning. I kind of spaced it. Maybe next time guys.

 

[Rot Box]

8:00 @ Gilly's in Ferron... have to work untill 11PM Thursday night... near 5 hour drive from Lewiston To sleep? or not to sleep?

Loaded up and ready

 

[eprobe]

I will be there at 8 a.m. I'll collect firewood on the way. Making a list and checking it twice. Need to contact me? My cell phone no. is 435-851-6485. Ask for Eric

 

[eprobe]

I'm carrying two extra 5 gallon gas cans for extra range. I've got my extreme low temp. sleeping bag.

 

[eprobe]

Anderson750, Cody--come on, this is going to be a kick-ass trip! Rot Box, you gotta get that jalopy mobile! My vehicle is held together with gum and baling wire!

 

[kkemp]

Looks like Rot Box is coming. (he edited is last post)

I'm heading down Thursday night and staying at Gilly's.

 

[eprobe]

Kkemp; I might do the same.

 

[Cody]

Anderson750, Cody--come on, this is going to be a kick-ass trip! Rot Box, you gotta get that jalopy mobile! My vehicle is held together with gum and baling wire!

Sorry. Have to help out a good cause. I'll still get another half dozen trips in down there this year.