PHX - Sheeps Bridge/Horseshoe Dam - Wed 12/19 or Thurs. 12/20

No one could make it yesterday so I decided to go Solo, which made me a little uncomfortable since the last time I went out solo ended with me getting hit by a dune buggy and in the hospital having my fifth knee surgery. But I'm glad I did it. It was a fantastic day. Just don't tell my wife :huh Great dirt after all the moisture and an overall great ride.

This water crossing is always fun - especially with a little ice added to it.:eek1

Notice the nice damp ground - mmmmmm it was Nummy!

LOT'S of water crossings today.

Enjoying the views on the way to Sheep's Bridge

As DOD would say - "any more water than to fill a canteen is dangerous"

As you can see there was quit a bit of water and some mud. I took this shot in a milder section of mud. There were some spots where vehicles had made deep grooves - but fortunately the grove was dry enough you could stay in it and blast through - it was sketchy getting out of the grove however. I wish I could have gotten picture of it but I didn't dare stop. Good times.

The obligatory picture of Sheep's Bridge


As I said lots of water - Yeah - I got off and checked the depth There was a second crossing just beyond the picture here that was even deeper but narrower.

Horseshoe Dam


The crossing

The fun little uphill after coming across the dam.
Notice the tracks the dirt was NUMMY

Beauty shot - you guys tired of seeing my bike yet

Nice colors along the Verde River

I got done early enough - I decided to stop by the best Motorcycle shop in AZ.

The best Motorcycle mechanic in AZ was hard at work.

Nice Pictures Ute!!

Man I wish I would have known, I would have rode with you.

Have a safe and wonderful Christmas in Utah!

I saw that you had just gotten back into town from TX - so I figured you couldn't get away. I would have loved having you go with!

Beauty shot - you guys tired of seeing my bike yet

How could we ever get tired of seeing probably the best dirt bike ever made

If only it had a happy button - fortunately mine is very easy to start

Would you mind telling me where to start this journey?

Great shots of the ride, wish I was feeling better to make the loop with you.

Take Pima Road to Cave Creek Road, take a right on Cave Creek Road and follow it until it turns to dirt - this goes to 7 Springs and the dirt road eventually turns into the Bloody Basin junction at the T you go right to head to Sheep's bridge. I don't have GPS coordinates on my GPS or I would send them to you. I have ridden the ride before and didn't need the GPS.

Did you get antibiotics? Are you feeling any better?

If it had the button, one would be in my garage Would be the only one in my garage

It's that last little uphill after the dam that I'm not too fond of.

I've got very good at falling their:eek1

Actually, it's not the uphill that bothers me... it's the fall off the cliff on the left side of the uphill.

Nice looking XR - that is what I was riding 6 years ago. This would have been a great ride for the KLR. I did finish building the rear rack. I am ready to ride again.

Thank you! It definitely would have been great for the KLR. We will have to do it soon. Heading to UT tomorrow for Christmas with the family. Merry Christmas

The Dr gave me antibiotics, and cough medicine. Last night was the first nights sleep in like a week. Still feel like shit but hoping to get better for Xmas.

Have a safe trip Utefan and Merry Xmas.

+1 for Utefan and you too Brad. Get well!

Watch out for any pnewmonia signs:eek1 Get well!!