2010 Hells Canyon/Wallowa Valley Gathering

[Ladybug0048]

Originally Posted by 650x

Yes, the current plan is for Katy and me and mrmagoolin to lead the 200 mile ride we have been talking about on Saturday. It will be just one of many riding possibilities for those attending. From my understanding of this event, there are not any official rides or routes that all are expected to ride. I believe various people may but together rides of various levels and offer others to join. Katy and I (and mrmagoolin) have chosen to put together this ride for those that may want something fairly technical and are opening it up for those that want to tag along. As far as the other days, not really sure what we will ride or if we will try to put together our own loop or tag along with someone else that offers. You can take many nice rides out of Enterprise from all pavement to pavement and good gravel roads to mostly gravel and dirt to more technical and difficult. On "our" ride, we have tried to provide a good mix; sections of pavement and sections of good (fast) gravel to enough (hopefully) technical riding thrown in to make it fun for even the hard core dual sport rider.

That is just my understading and opinion and is not necessarily the official word for this event.

I agree - there is plenty of riding to be done and I'm sure there will be other groups going out on shorter rides and less technical terrain.

I think the offcial word on this event belongs to IdahoSam since it is his baby and I was only babysitting it while he was in the middle of the ocean.

Hey Sam, you like the way I sneaked that in there?

[Ladybug0048]

Originally Posted by Maxacceleration

Plus I would like to do Snake River road out of Asotiin to come into Enterprise or Joesph.
Roads 350 or 46???
Bringing my Advil...

Here's the directions - - - If you have a gps I can send you the mapsource file showing the route, just pm me your email address and I will email it to you or anyone else that might want it.


Don’t take these directions as gospel but they are what I have used to ride dirt from Asotin to Enterprise. It seemed pretty straightforward when I was out there. I got the road names from Mapsource and there is most likely not markers out on the roads.

It’s about 100 miles, a little more if you go through Imnaha.

Snake River Rd (Follows the river) from Asotin, it soon turns to dirt.

Snake River Rd. veers away from the river and turns into Joseph Creek Rd./Horse Creek Rd. (NF4680).

You can either stay on Horse Creek (NF4680) or

Turn W. (right) on Cold Springs Rd. ~ about 36 miles from Asotin (Horse Creek will come back and meet Cold Springs)

This takes you into Hells Canyon Nat’l Rec. Area

Be sure to stop at Buckhorn viewpoint:
N 45° 45.200 W 116° 49.385

To get to Buckhorn turn E. (Left) from Cold Springs Rd on to Buckhorn Rd. about 50 miles from Asotin.

Turn E. (Left) NF 780 to viewpoint.

When you leave head back out on 780

Turn S. (left) on Buckhorn Rd

Turn S. on Zumwalt Rd.

The road goes from Zumwalt-Buckhorn to Zumwalt-Imnaha Rd. to Cow Rd. Rd and end at Hwy 82.

Head N. (right) to Enterprise then N. on Hwy 3 to camp. This is about

Or if you want to go through Imnaha after getting on Zumwalt Rd. in about 8 miles turn S. on Fenceline Creek Rd.

S. (right) on Lower Imnaha Rd. which will take you to Imnaha.

Leaving Imnaha go W. on Imnaha Hwy. (paved) for about 14 miles.

Turn N. (Right) on Mark Conrad Ranch Rd. which intersects with Zumwalt-Imnaha Rd and follow as above.

I haven’t done the Imnaha to Mark Conrad Ranch Rd. part so I don’t know how easy it is to follow.

From Imnaha you can stay on the paved road on to Joseph then head N. to Enterprise.


If anyone spots errors in the directions please let us know and I will correct them on the post.

[Idahosam]

Originally Posted by Ladybug0048

I agree - there is plenty of riding to be done and I'm sure there will be other groups going out on shorter rides and less technical terrain.

I think the offcial word on this event belongs to IdahoSam since it is his baby and I was only babysitting it while he was in the middle of the ocean.

Hey Sam, you like the way I sneaked that in there?

No Ladybug, this little venue has morphed into something of beauty under your guidance and nurturing This is your baby. I'm just showing up to the party. There will be something for everyone as I am sure that folks will gather in amiable clusters and discuss the preferred ridding preferences over fermented grapes or malted and hopped barley pops and reach a conclusive trek what works best for them.

[PNW Buttercup]

The Ladies Ride is still on for Saturday...? you shall not desert moi.!!!

I heard about the full dress Harley's -- Hook em up with Road Ranger! Oh wait... we have Friday to ride.. I forgot....

I'm leaving SPOKANE at about 1 or 2 pm Thursday... do you need me to pack anything down for ya?

[MortimerSickle]

Originally Posted by PNW Buttercup

I heard about the full dress Harley's -- Hook em up with Road Ranger!

[fxstbiluigi]

Originally Posted by PNW Buttercup

The Ladies Ride is still on for Saturday...? you shall not desert moi.!!!

I heard about the full dress Harley's -- Hook em up with Road Ranger! Oh wait... we have Friday to ride.. I forgot....

I'm leaving SPOKANE at about 1 or 2 pm Thursday... do you need me to pack anything down for ya?

Enterprise is only about 2-1/2 hrs for me . So if I leave here about 0700 Fri. morn. I can be there by 1000 easy.

[Ladybug0048]

Originally Posted by PNW Buttercup

The Ladies Ride is still on for Saturday...? you shall not desert moi.!!!

I heard about the full dress Harley's -- Hook em up with Road Ranger! Oh wait... we have Friday to ride.. I forgot....

I'm leaving SPOKANE at about 1 or 2 pm Thursday... do you need me to pack anything down for ya?

Things aren't working out well for me for this weekend but all will be good. I think it's my lesson in being flexible, which I'm not good at.

I might take you up on the offer to pack something down.

[PNW Buttercup]

Originally Posted by Ladybug0048

.... I think it's my lesson in being flexible, which I'm not good at.

We'll do YOGA before and after the rides....

Originally Posted by Ladybug0048

I might take you up on the offer to pack something down.

Just let me know, ... you have my #....

[asrvivor]

Originally Posted by Ladybug0048

Things aren't working out well for me for this weekend but all will be good. I think it's my lesson in being flexible, which I'm not good at.

I might take you up on the offer to pack something down.

Ladybug what do ya need? Ya know I missed ya last weekend and feel terrible about it. Anything ya need I can bring! So excited to meet ya! you are gonna be there Wednesday right, sounds like we will be there before anybody, very excited we can go check the ride before anybody gets there. Will bring chainsaw just in case oohh so fun saw trees ,drink barcadi and start a campfire to soak up, wow my kinda week. Can crash in the rv too. No funny stuff plan on meeting in the coach. You will know me by my sign, really you'll know. Crazy business I have. Www.Ik9sb.com

[asrvivor]

Buttercup you have an amazing Writing ability. Are you a writer? Boy microwave may be my soft spot for ya. Can't wait to see ya. Nuclear energy fun fun fun. I'm arriving on wed. Can you make it that early? Can crash in rv outta rain and weather no funny stuff, leg humpers stay clear. Just need friends and company. Wife not happy bout bikes, but more worried about cute girls at campout than bikes. I know all bike rider girls are cute, but can keep it in the pants for one night! Maybe 2 nights?

[Maxacceleration]

Originally Posted by Ladybug0048

Here's the directions - - - If you have a gps I can send you the mapsource file showing the route, just pm me your email address and I will email it to you or anyone else that might want it..

THANKS!

[KTMax m AL]

I have not been following this thread but a warning to any that maybe planning on riding the 39 Mountain road between Halfway and Joseph had better plan another route.

Heavy rains the last 2 days have washed out the 39 road in 4 or 5 places on the Halfway side with maybe 2000+ feet or more down the drain.

The same for 66 FS road and the 76 FS road north of Halfway and Richland.

No estimates on repairs yet but i would say maybe not tell late fall if at all on the 39 road.

Good luck

[asrvivor]

Originally Posted by KTMax m AL

I have not been following this thread but a warning to any that maybe planning on riding the 39 Mountain road between Halfway and Joseph had better plan another route.

Heavy rains the last 2 days have washed out the 39 road in 4 or 5 places on the Halfway side with maybe 2000+ feet or more down the drain.

The same for 66 FS road and the 76 FS road north of Halfway and Richland.

No estimates on repairs yet but i would say maybe not tell late fall if at all on the 39 road.

Good luck

Thank you. Good info!

[fxstbiluigi]

And according to the weather service more heavy rain ,and floodin is predicted this week end.

[liv2rydktms]

Originally Posted by KTMax m AL

I have not been following this thread but a warning to any that maybe planning on riding the 39 Mountain road between Halfway and Joseph had better plan another route.

Heavy rains the last 2 days have washed out the 39 road in 4 or 5 places on the Halfway side with maybe 2000+ feet or more down the drain.

The same for 66 FS road and the 76 FS road north of Halfway and Richland.

No estimates on repairs yet but i would say maybe not tell late fall if at all on the 39 road.

Good luck

Well that sucks!