Day Seven
Trails(s): Bull Canyon, Little Canyon, Gold Bar Rim & Metal Masher
Today the Mason's from Trailseekers in Colorado decided to bring their three rigs out with us as well as Julie from the same club and Trail Damage with her XJ, and Mike from Minnesota in his Amigo. This is a great loop run through the very little used Little Canyon which connects Bull and Gold Bar just before Rusty Nail.
Mike coming off the final ledge just prior to Gold Bar Rim
One of the twins Dan (a.k.a. Tigger- you would have to see him drive that thing to understand why I nicknamed him that) coming off the same ledge. Congrats goes out to him as well for he graduates High School this month.
His twin sister Amanda who also graduates this month in her XJ.
Mid - Day we linked up with Sam & Debbie of the Utah4x4club, his brother John and wife (sorry, can't recall her name), and one other friend from colorado (can't recall his either) just prior to the goonie bird to make a run on Metal Masher.
Sam coming up Mirror Gulch
The other guy
The group shot at the overlook high above 191 with Moab in the background
Same spot, different perspective
We bypassed Widowmaker and took the quick way out due to Steve blowing out the rack in his steering on his second gen Rodeo, not to mention the fact he was losing gas from the fuel line quicker than I can fill a cup of water from my kitchen faucet.
Day Eight
Trails(s): Hurrah Pass, Chicken Corners, & Jackson's Hole
On day eight Keith & I were once again joined by the Mason's and Julie. We left out early this day, a first all week long in Moab for us, and headed towards the southwest end of town. We made quick time up Hurrah Pass, snapped a few photos, and then headed down Chicken Corners towards Jackson's Hole. Once we got to the entrance we were met with a gate that addressed "Private property and Bicycles Only). It also made it appear that it was private land for a Camel Adventure Lodge. I spotted a house in close proximity to the gate so Julie and I walked to the house to ask for permission to wheel on the land. Once sneaking pass the Security Tortoise (had to be there, pretty funny), we met up with the owner of the home, a really nice guy, and his name escapes me though. After giving us a tour of his home which was absolutely gorgeous he explained that it was a public access road and that there were no problems on wheeling it. Still always good to check when met with signage as such. Shortly we were off. For those that don't know the less traveled Jackson's Hole it would be the trail that is at the base of the 500' cliffs of the Cliff hanger Trail. Not a bad run, worth going once, probably not a again though.
Hurah Pass/Chicken Corners looking over the river towards Potash
You actually go around this Butte
If you blow this photo up you'll see the red TJ or YJ right of center towards the top of the photo on Cliff Hanger
Existing Jackson's Hole
Day Nine the final day
Trails(s): Green River Cut-Off, Wedge Overlook, & Buckhorn Wash
If you're like me and get bored out of your mind on that drive back from Moab, especially the 47 miles between I-70 and Wellington, try this route. 17 miles up Rt 6 from I-70 there is the trailhead for the Green River Cut-Off. It's not marked so you're going to have the have the way points. It's a great road to travel with great scenery and lots and lots of silt. If there is more than one vehicle in your group the vehicles in the back are going to get absolutely hammered with the stuff. In 3 tenths of a mile after you connect up with the Buckhorn Wash Trail you will be at a trail that leads to the Wedge Overlook. Unbelievable!!! I can't believe I've spent all these years wheeling in the Swell and never saw this. Definitely worth the trip just for that. Once you're done there you'll exit out of the swell via Buckhorn Wash to just north of Castledale. This section of Buckhorn wash there isn't much to see and can easily be driven at 50mph.
Green River Cut-Off
Wedge Overlook
That's it folks!
In conclusion I've been all around this world of ours and in all states but Alaska. In all my years of wheeling I've learned one thing quite quickly...........it's not about the challenge, it's not about the scenery.......what it's about is the company you keep. Next to my clubs Pony Express Blizzard Run of 2004 this was probably the next best wheeling trip that I've ever been on and with the exception that my wife could not accompany me on it. It would rate in the top 5 vacations of all time, bar none. Thanks goes to Keith in getting the idea rolling, thanks goes to John & Kevin for tagging along, committing early and sticking with it, and being great trail companions. Last a special thanks goes to the three wives (Tia, Janet, & Nan) that walked more miles in those days that would put most Airborne Rangers to shame, taking photographs and video documenting this wonderful trip, for without them we wouldn't be able to share the true essence of the trip with the masses. Can't wait for the next adventure guys!
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Thanks for letting me share guys, wished we would have caught up with you at some point during the week.
Take care,
Keith
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