Split Rock Still too Snowy - Page 2

yondering · 06-28-2012, 04:13 PM

Sure. Next week sometime? I have to change wheel bearings this weekend.

WeeMcD · 06-28-2012, 05:01 PM

Sounds good. I'll check the weather and post up a call to arms in a new thread.

guns_equal_freedom · 06-28-2012, 07:34 PM

I have it on good authority that you can get to split rock via the road (as long as you don't mind a little snow), been that way since last Thursday.

DeFens · 06-28-2012, 10:45 PM

I might be able to scoot out from work a bit early some day next week. Would this be F659GS Dakar friendly? My Husaberg isn't plated yet.

yondering · 06-29-2012, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by DeFens

I might be able to scoot out from work a bit early some day next week. Would this be F659GS Dakar friendly? My Husaberg isn't plated yet.

Depends on your skill level I guess. The trail up there is basically just a quad trail, with some stream washouts and log crossings. For a lot of "big bike" riders I'd guess no, but it certainly can be done by a good rider.

WeeMcD · 06-29-2012, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by DeFens

I might be able to scoot out from work a bit early some day next week. Would this be F659GS Dakar friendly? My Husaberg isn't plated yet.

There are only one or two good size logs (6-12" diameter) with the remaining being saplings. There would be a few tough spots on a big bike with slippy slidey muddy and rutty areas. Was that enough "y" words?

After riding it the other night, the thought of taking the V-Strom up there was on my mind. I did a loop on the DR350, and had to drop the bike under a gate at the end. This and the side trail exploration would be absolute no-go on a big bike. Perhaps with a couple spotters. Having a small DS just makes things more enjoyable!

Anyone know if you can hook up with Day Lake and perhaps FS17 from Split Rock?

Granparacer · 06-29-2012, 10:36 AM

No can do on the hook-up with FS 17 or Day Lake.

WeeMcD · 06-29-2012, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Granparacer

No can do on the hook-up with FS 17 or Day Lake.

Darn. Perhaps we can get a permit for Turnsleft to go out and make one with his chainsaw.

markwoodlief · 06-30-2012, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by WeeMcD

Darn. Perhaps we can get a permit for Turnsleft to go out and make one with his chainsaw.

I tried that for awhile, GrandpaRacer is correct, its impossible, due to elevation changes, private property, etc.. it's too bad.. You can go out either side though, South Skagit or Cavanaugh road and do a few miles of slab and get back into the woods..

Id love to join you guys but Im all slab for awhile, I currently have no income and am being pursuaded by my accountant to actually start looking for a job..

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n16ht5 · 07-01-2012, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Granparacer

No can do on the hook-up with FS 17 or Day Lake.

Just take the cavanaugh truck trail up to the ....

WeeMcD · 07-01-2012, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by markwoodlief

I Id love to join you guys but Im all slab for awhile, I currently have no income and am being pursuaded by my accountant to actually start looking for a job..

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We could hook up for a paved ride sometime, too. In fact, might head out on a ride today. We should chat about this job situation. I have an idea that requires a bit of web development.

markwoodlief · 07-01-2012, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by WeeMcD

We could hook up for a paved ride sometime, too. In fact, might head out on a ride today. We should chat about this job situation. I have an idea that requires a bit of web development.

I have my son today, but call me after 3

turnsleft · 07-01-2012, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by n16ht5

Just take the cavanaugh truck trail up to the ....

And pass the 4F gate to road....ah heck what was the question?

06-28-2012, 05:01 PM	#17
WeeMcD ^OP V-Strom explorer Joined: Jul 2009 Location: Seattle & Skagit Valley Oddometer: 369	Sounds good. I'll check the weather and post up a call to arms in a new thread. __________________ Blog of my adventures: www.BestScenicRoutes.com "When all else fails get a bigger hammer."

06-28-2012, 10:45 PM	#19
DeFens Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Monroe, WA Oddometer: 455	I might be able to scoot out from work a bit early some day next week. Would this be F659GS Dakar friendly? My Husaberg isn't plated yet. __________________ Monroe, WA 2011 Husaberg FE390 2006 BMW R1200GS 2001 BMW F650GS Dakar And a fluffy cat named Chester....

06-29-2012, 10:36 AM	#22
Granparacer Old but not dead Joined: Jun 2010 Location: Skagit Valley, WA Oddometer: 198	No can do on the hook-up with FS 17 or Day Lake. __________________ If you can't see the bright side, polish the dull side.

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06-28-2012, 04:13 PM	#16
yondering Beastly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2009 Location: NW Wa. state Oddometer: 1,078	Sure. Next week sometime? I have to change wheel bearings this weekend.

06-28-2012, 07:34 PM	#18
guns_equal_freedom Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2007 Oddometer: 5,070	I have it on good authority that you can get to split rock via the road (as long as you don't mind a little snow), been that way since last Thursday.