Moab Sampler - Page 5

Cannonshot · 04-29-2008, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ThumperDRZ

but that Sunday you guys left it was 75 , sunny, and perfect for riding.....like they say, you just have to wait a minute around here..

Great Pictures Cannon......keep'em coming (besides those last 2)

We sure had a great time on your Swinging Bridges Ride Gary. It would have been even better with good weather throughout.

WIthumper · 04-29-2008, 10:59 AM

Great ride guys and I love the pics!! Some even gave me goose bumps.

Cannonshot - Man, it seems like your living on two wheels (and loving it)!

Gasdoctor · 04-29-2008, 02:14 PM

Outstanding!!

Damn, I missed out on another good one..

Ride on!!

HOT DAMN! · 04-29-2008, 02:32 PM

WOW, very nice!

Cannonshot · 04-29-2008, 04:40 PM

Today we took a ride on Sovereign ATV/Copper Ridge.

It wasn't particularly entertaining. After a short while, we moved on to something else. This is what the area looks like from 1000' up.

It was kind of flat compared to what we had been riding.

Not a lot of cliffs to run off of (for most of it anyway).

The ATV trail got kind of fun though. Turned into a sporty ride.

It had been in the 30s that night. It was about 60 now, but the sun was warm.

We decided to move back up to the high country on a combination of trails that included the 7 Mile Rim.

Critic · 04-29-2008, 06:16 PM

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Outstanding!! Damn, I missed out on another good one..

I offered, but nooo... you had to run off w/Jay to Mississississippi or some place! ... and I used to live there! Well at least I can rely on friends like Cannon and Dirty. They like to ride and have fun.

I just got back today. Followed up with a little riding in Montrose w/my brother, his SO and her sister and husban. A little different type of terrain!

Cannonshot · 04-29-2008, 07:47 PM

Tired of the flat land, we moved back into the high country to ride a combination of roads and trails including the 7 Mile Rim.

Cannonshot · 04-29-2008, 07:54 PM

Uranium Arch

Cannonshot · 04-29-2008, 08:03 PM

Lunch Time

When on rock, follow the painted trail markers.

Still some riding time left in the day, so we thought we would head back over Hurrah Pass to check out the Jackson Hole trail.

Cannonshot · 04-30-2008, 05:45 AM

We went back over Hurrah Pass to take a ride on the Jackson trail. Instead of continuing to Chicken Corners, you turn north and loop around a mesa.

You never know what you will see out on the trail.

This is typical of the Jackson trail. Lots of rough rock surfaces. Sometimes it drops into a sandy waterway. We rode it up to the mesa loop and then headed back to town.

Headed back to town.

Cannonshot · 04-30-2008, 05:51 AM

Well, that pretty much covers it. We hoped to share a sample of some of the riding opportunities in and around Moab so that maybe a few others might consider taking a trip out there to enjoy the scenery and the riding. Hopefully the pictures provided a good picture of what to expect. For those that have already ridden the area, hope it brought back some great memories.

Seems like there is a ride for everyone in the area. It seems like the more trail worthy the bike, the more opportunities and fun available.

Happy to answer any questions.

Critic · 04-30-2008, 07:19 AM

"Boy, we sure looked like tired puppies in that last group of images!"

This was my second year at Moab, which I hope many other riders will be able to do. But there is a lot going on with the BLM and DNR, that may close this and other riding areas. So get involved! The "so called" green groups, like the Sierra Club, have the upper hand. We need to be heard in numbers and in depth, plus a few $$ to the Blue Ribbon Coalition. www.sharetrails.org/alerts

Janet from Joisey · 04-30-2008, 07:26 AM

Wow, Cannshot!
Thanks for posting the great descriptions, pics and maps.
My partner and I are heading out there in Sept. We plan on starting out with the easier trails, including White Rim and La Sal, and taking it up from there. We are also planning on doing the Kokopelli for an overnighter in Grand Junction. We're going for the major fun factor with a WR250 and 400 exc.
THANKS, again!

Mechanoligist · 04-30-2008, 07:43 AM

Some friends, my son and I have trip booked out there in June with elite tours. After this thread 2 months is going to seem like forever! Thanks for the great report!!!!!!!!!!!

Critic · 05-01-2008, 09:14 AM

Thought I would add a shot from DD's & my ride back to camp w/o Cannon, who was waiting for us to return with his truck. His last flat tire!
At some point I will upload all my images to critic.smugmug.com

04-29-2008, 02:32 PM	#64
HOT DAMN! ♪ ♪ ♪ Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Hammond, IN. Oddometer: 5,973	WOW, very nice! __________________ Once in a while you get shown the light in the strangest of places if you look at it right

04-29-2008, 04:40 PM	#65
Cannonshot ^OP Having a Nice Time Joined: Jul 2005 Location: SE Wisconsin Oddometer: 13,881	Day 4 - Sovereign ATV/Copper Ridge Today we took a ride on Sovereign ATV/Copper Ridge. It wasn't particularly entertaining. After a short while, we moved on to something else. This is what the area looks like from 1000' up. It was kind of flat compared to what we had been riding. Not a lot of cliffs to run off of (for most of it anyway). The ATV trail got kind of fun though. Turned into a sporty ride. It had been in the 30s that night. It was about 60 now, but the sun was warm. We decided to move back up to the high country on a combination of trails that included the 7 Mile Rim.

04-29-2008, 07:47 PM	#67
Cannonshot ^OP Having a Nice Time Joined: Jul 2005 Location: SE Wisconsin Oddometer: 13,881	Day 4 - Part 2 7 Mile Rim Tired of the flat land, we moved back into the high country to ride a combination of roads and trails including the 7 Mile Rim.

04-29-2008, 07:54 PM	#68
Cannonshot ^OP Having a Nice Time Joined: Jul 2005 Location: SE Wisconsin Oddometer: 13,881	Day 4, Part 2 continued (7 Mile Rim) Uranium Arch

04-29-2008, 08:03 PM	#69
Cannonshot ^OP Having a Nice Time Joined: Jul 2005 Location: SE Wisconsin Oddometer: 13,881	Day 4, Part 2 continued (7 Mile Rim) Lunch Time When on rock, follow the painted trail markers. Still some riding time left in the day, so we thought we would head back over Hurrah Pass to check out the Jackson Hole trail.

04-29-2008, 10:59 AM	#62
WIthumper The 610 guy Joined: May 2006 Location: Milton, WI Oddometer: 206	Great ride guys and I love the pics!! Some even gave me goose bumps. Cannonshot - Man, it seems like your living on two wheels (and loving it)!

04-29-2008, 02:14 PM	#63
Gasdoctor ....... Joined: Feb 2005 Location: Lone Rock, WI Oddometer: 1,415	Outstanding!! Damn, I missed out on another good one.. Ride on!!

04-30-2008, 05:45 AM	#70
Cannonshot ^OP Having a Nice Time Joined: Jul 2005 Location: SE Wisconsin Oddometer: 13,881	Day 4, Part 3 (Jackson Trail) We went back over Hurrah Pass to take a ride on the Jackson trail. Instead of continuing to Chicken Corners, you turn north and loop around a mesa. You never know what you will see out on the trail. This is typical of the Jackson trail. Lots of rough rock surfaces. Sometimes it drops into a sandy waterway. We rode it up to the mesa loop and then headed back to town. Headed back to town.

04-30-2008, 05:51 AM	#71
Cannonshot ^OP Having a Nice Time Joined: Jul 2005 Location: SE Wisconsin Oddometer: 13,881	Thanks for riding along. Well, that pretty much covers it. We hoped to share a sample of some of the riding opportunities in and around Moab so that maybe a few others might consider taking a trip out there to enjoy the scenery and the riding. Hopefully the pictures provided a good picture of what to expect. For those that have already ridden the area, hope it brought back some great memories. Seems like there is a ride for everyone in the area. It seems like the more trail worthy the bike, the more opportunities and fun available. Happy to answer any questions.

04-30-2008, 07:19 AM	#72
Critic More or less! Joined: Sep 2005 Location: West of the Illinois, heart of the state! Oddometer: 1,116	"Boy, we sure looked like tired puppies in that last group of images!" This was my second year at Moab, which I hope many other riders will be able to do. But there is a lot going on with the BLM and DNR, that may close this and other riding areas. So get involved! The "so called" green groups, like the Sierra Club, have the upper hand. We need to be heard in numbers and in depth, plus a few $$ to the Blue Ribbon Coalition. www.sharetrails.org/alerts __________________ It is always something! Rosann Rosanadana! Moto's: 300xcw,530exc,690e,990adv past:BigBear250,T100cs,Savage250s,TS185,DT175,GT550,TY250,XR200/350/250,R75/7,Ft500,RD350,YZ125,KDX175,SP500,K1000rs,DR250,883,S1,ST2,KLX650,KE100,GS1000,Monster,Vstr om1000&650,950adv,625sxc,250SSherpa

04-30-2008, 07:26 AM	#73
Janet from Joisey Bad Kitty Joined: Dec 2005 Location: "Yeah...Jersey sux" Oddometer: 654	Wow, Cannshot! Thanks for posting the great descriptions, pics and maps. My partner and I are heading out there in Sept. We plan on starting out with the easier trails, including White Rim and La Sal, and taking it up from there. We are also planning on doing the Kokopelli for an overnighter in Grand Junction. We're going for the major fun factor with a WR250 and 400 exc. THANKS, again!

04-30-2008, 07:43 AM	#74
Mechanoligist Just along for the ride Joined: May 2007 Location: Central Mass Oddometer: 115	Some friends, my son and I have trip booked out there in June with elite tours. After this thread 2 months is going to seem like forever! Thanks for the great report!!!!!!!!!!!

05-01-2008, 09:14 AM	#75
Critic More or less! Joined: Sep 2005 Location: West of the Illinois, heart of the state! Oddometer: 1,116	Thought I would add a shot from DD's & my ride back to camp w/o Cannon, who was waiting for us to return with his truck. His last flat tire! At some point I will upload all my images to critic.smugmug.com Attached Images __________________ It is always something! Rosann Rosanadana! Moto's: 300xcw,530exc,690e,990adv past:BigBear250,T100cs,Savage250s,TS185,DT175,GT550,TY250,XR200/350/250,R75/7,Ft500,RD350,YZ125,KDX175,SP500,K1000rs,DR250,883,S1,ST2,KLX650,KE100,GS1000,Monster,Vstr om1000&650,950adv,625sxc,250SSherpa

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