Quick ride to High Rock Canyon

DesertRat · 07-03-2007, 09:40 PM

I tried to get some of the local riders to join me for a weekend getaway ride, but no one answered.

I needed the therapy so off I went. The canyon is part of the Applegate trail used by the pioneers. Tucked next to the Black Rock Desert in Northern Nevada, it was a strange choice of routes!

There are some carvings in the rocks left by early travelers, but my aim was some good desert riding far from the city.

I was planning to spend the night at the local 5 star hotel, but was turned away. Too dusty no doubt.

Some of the namesake high rocks.

Badger camp in the Sheldon antelope refuge is usually deserted except in hunting season. The perfect antidote for civilization!

Not a lot of pictures from the ride, too busy riding.( and when riding alone, there is nobody around to record the carnage!)

Lobby · 07-03-2007, 10:07 PM

You guys living out west have all the pretty scenery.

old wanderer · 07-04-2007, 02:43 AM

That does bring back memories of my Chukar hunts in High Rock canyon more than 10 years ago. Pretty place. Last week in Sept. had dove and deer in the floor, chukar on the hillsides laughing at you, and wild turkey on the top plateau.

May have to revisit again. Will drop you a PM if I come through.

GB · 07-04-2007, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lobby

You guys living out west have all the pretty scenery.

I had to ride 4.5 hours just to get into the woods on my KLR

Spicy McHaggis · 07-04-2007, 03:04 PM

Sweet...just reminds me that there are 10000 more places I want to ride before I die.

DesertRat · 07-04-2007, 06:57 PM

Juneau? That must take an epic adventure just to get somewhere to ride!

Mike

wachs · 07-04-2007, 07:44 PM

High Rock - nice one.

came though there a few years ago and the creek was flowing strong. Rode many miles in water north to get home. Last year it was impassable due to water (or maybe the year before with the big Sierra winter). Cool old GS.

DesertRat · 07-04-2007, 09:50 PM

A group of us tried to ride the High Rock last April. The water was so high up the canyon just North of Gerlach, I flooded my 1200 and trashed the flywheel. Conditions can vary a lot. This year the 2 southern crossings were fairly deep, but all the rest were dry!

Mike

XR-TEX · 07-05-2007, 01:33 AM

"perfect antidote for civilization"

Amen Brother...

bajaburro · 07-05-2007, 10:51 AM

now that's a trip!

DesertRat · 07-05-2007, 05:00 PM

A little off subject dirtduck, but how ancient can you be? I don't even see any silver around your muzzle!

07-03-2007, 09:40 PM	#1
DesertRat ^OP Dehydrated Adventurer Joined: Jan 2003 Location: Reno NV Oddometer: 473	Quick ride to High Rock Canyon I tried to get some of the local riders to join me for a weekend getaway ride, but no one answered. I needed the therapy so off I went. The canyon is part of the Applegate trail used by the pioneers. Tucked next to the Black Rock Desert in Northern Nevada, it was a strange choice of routes! There are some carvings in the rocks left by early travelers, but my aim was some good desert riding far from the city. I was planning to spend the night at the local 5 star hotel, but was turned away. Too dusty no doubt. Some of the namesake high rocks. Badger camp in the Sheldon antelope refuge is usually deserted except in hunting season. The perfect antidote for civilization! Not a lot of pictures from the ride, too busy riding.( and when riding alone, there is nobody around to record the carnage!) __________________ Adventure is where it finds you! 09 F800 GS

07-03-2007, 10:07 PM	#2
Lobby Viel Spass, Vato! Joined: Nov 2003 Location: San Antonio, Tx Oddometer: 25,833	You guys living out west have all the pretty scenery. __________________ Gracie's Gold

07-04-2007, 03:04 PM	#5
Spicy McHaggis Darth Peach's cracker... Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Kodiak, Alaska Oddometer: 3,787	Sweet...just reminds me that there are 10000 more places I want to ride before I die. __________________ 2006 DR650

07-04-2007, 06:57 PM	#6
DesertRat ^OP Dehydrated Adventurer Joined: Jan 2003 Location: Reno NV Oddometer: 473	Juneau? That must take an epic adventure just to get somewhere to ride! Mike __________________ Adventure is where it finds you! 09 F800 GS

07-04-2007, 07:44 PM	#7
wachs just passin' through Joined: May 2005 Location: Tumalo, Oregon Oddometer: 4,135	High Rock - nice one. came though there a few years ago and the creek was flowing strong. Rode many miles in water north to get home. Last year it was impassable due to water (or maybe the year before with the big Sierra winter). Cool old GS. __________________ Wait till you see what's next!

07-04-2007, 02:43 AM	#3
old wanderer Old quick guy Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Bonney Lake, WA Oddometer: 371	That does bring back memories of my Chukar hunts in High Rock canyon more than 10 years ago. Pretty place. Last week in Sept. had dove and deer in the floor, chukar on the hillsides laughing at you, and wild turkey on the top plateau. May have to revisit again. Will drop you a PM if I come through.

07-04-2007, 09:50 PM	#8
DesertRat ^OP Dehydrated Adventurer Joined: Jan 2003 Location: Reno NV Oddometer: 473	A group of us tried to ride the High Rock last April. The water was so high up the canyon just North of Gerlach, I flooded my 1200 and trashed the flywheel. Conditions can vary a lot. This year the 2 southern crossings were fairly deep, but all the rest were dry! Mike __________________ Adventure is where it finds you! 09 F800 GS

07-05-2007, 01:33 AM	#9
XR-TEX Watching My Back Joined: Nov 2006 Location: WhackoTexas Oddometer: 433	You said it best... "perfect antidote for civilization" Amen Brother...

07-05-2007, 10:51 AM	#10
bajaburro Ancient Adventurer Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Huntington Beach CA Oddometer: 1,488	get away now that's a trip! __________________ ancient adventurer

07-05-2007, 05:00 PM	#11
DesertRat ^OP Dehydrated Adventurer Joined: Jan 2003 Location: Reno NV Oddometer: 473	A little off subject dirtduck, but how ancient can you be? I don't even see any silver around your muzzle! __________________ Adventure is where it finds you! 09 F800 GS

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