On a separate thread @mbryson and myself teased the idea of a Snakes/5 Mile Pass Run, I'm starting this thread to make it official. The weather is supposed to be beautiful on Saturday, I'm thinking an early-ish morning wheeling trip that lets us get home at a reasonable time. I'd like to run Rattlesnake, Sidewinder, and Constrictor in whatever order, but I'm open to changing that list as well. I propose we meet at the trail head (Sunshine parking lot) at 9am, be on the trail at 9:30am. Who's interested?
Snakes/5MP on 19 September 2020
- Thread starter Gawynz
- Start date
- Location
- West Haven, UT
I haven't been before - how do I get there? Not sure if I can go, but still want to know where it is.
Pile of parts
Well-Known Member
- Location
- South Jordan
Possibly... Sounds good, just have to check the schedule. Been out of town the last two weekends.
xjtony
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- Location
- Grantsville, Ut
Working on a friends axle swap this weekend, but now that its cooling down some hopefully we can start getting some more runs in.
- Location
- Grantsville, Utah
Damnit, I'm supposed to be building a trailer. I'll go if Shane goes.
Anchorman
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Dropped pin
Near Cedar Valley, UT 84013
https://goo.gl/maps/fjD4KFAfNy5NWARH7 t
his is the Sunshine Canyon parking area.
See you there
Hopefully you can make it, either way I threw this PowerPoint together (had to make it a PDF to attach it) to help me remember where things were, it's ugly but it works haha. Most of the info I got from some RME threads which I've also linked in the PP. No guarantees it's correct, but it should be close ha.
Come ooooon, it's only a half day run (like most of us haven't said that before and then gotten home at 10pm). Seriously though, it'd be fun to wheel with you, I think we've crossed paths twice this summer but haven't really ran a trail.
Sounds like we've got at least 3!
Hope you can make it @Anchorman. I think the pin you posted above is a tad north of the Sunshine Road parking area, here are the coordinates I was thinking.
Sunshine Road Parking Area (click link)
- Location
- Grantsville, Utah
Google is stupid. The Sunshine Canyon turnoff is actually where Anchorman posted his pin, but Google shows the Rattlesnake turnoff/parking area mislabeled as Sunshine Canyon.
- Location
- Grantsville, Utah
No need to apologize. Google is at fault here. 😂
You should come! It'd be good to wheel with you again
Pile of parts
Well-Known Member
- Location
- South Jordan
Oh... twisting my arm now??? I did mow the lawn last night so maybe I can play this weekend.
- Location
- West Haven, UT
Whats the difficulty for this trail - is it something a stock Gladiator rubicon can handle or do I need the TJ on 40's? Need to talk to the wife.
With some care, stock Gladiator will have no problem on Rattlesnake. However, the TJ on 40's will be a better choice for Constrictor, though it has mellowed a bit through the years.
I'd vote the TJ. Honestly I've only wheeled there once and we just ran Rattlesnake. Below are links for the three trails that give a difficulty rating and a bit of detail.
www.rme4x4.com
www.rme4x4.com
www.rme4x4.com
Fairfield, UT - Rattlesnake
Rattlesnake 4x4 Trail Difficulty: 3 - 3.5 Location: Trail starts on Sunshine Canyon Road 7 miles west of Fairfield, UT on Hwy 73 Distance: 2.5 miles one way Description: This trail begins at approximately 3/4 of a mile in from the road where you divert from Sunshine Canyon to the next canyon...
www.rme4x4.com
Fairfield, UT - Sidewinder Trail Loop
Sidewinder Trail Loop Difficulty: 8/10 Location/Description: This trail is within the 5mile pass open OHV area as noted on the BLM Website below. This information has been provided so you know where you are at when you go attempt to explore this trail because the correct way to run it can be...
www.rme4x4.com
Fairfield, UT - Constrictor
Constrictor 4x4 Trail Difficulty: 5/5 Location: Trail starts at the end of Rattlesnake after the Wayne's World obstacle. Distance: 0.5 mile one way Description: Continuing up the same canyon as Rattlesnake, you hit Wayne's World, then a little ways up the trail you will see the Constrictor...
www.rme4x4.com
- Location
- West Haven, UT
Just means I need to load the TJ on the trailer. Is there tow rig parking available - is the Sunshine Canyon parking area a good spot/secure?
Thanks for the trail descriptions. It will be a lot more fun in the TJ and not worrying about body damage.
Thanks for the trail descriptions. It will be a lot more fun in the TJ and not worrying about body damage.
Yes, there is trailer parking available and I think it's as secure as any. We should plan to park at the pin Anchorman posted, if that lot is too full or something we can park at the one I posted which is just south a bit.
Anyone opposed to meeting at the Sunshine Canyon parking lot at 9? If not, lets make that the plan.