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WHITE SAGE: This trail is recommended for
ADVANCED RIDERS. From start to finish it will take you about two
to three hours to traverse. It’s a great ride if you’re looking to fill out
an afternoon or just take a quick spin. At the mouth of
Chalk
Creek Canyon the trail is labeled as ONE WAY. This helps prevent congestion
on the narrow and steep parts of the trail. There are several switchbacks and
rocks on the trail, watch your tire rims. When you reach the top of WHITE SAGE
you’ll find it an excellent place for lunch. As you tackle the trail a
watchful eye should see wild turkeys, deer and depending on the time of year
you could see elk. When you leave WHITE SAGE and head down the trail you
should be prepared to get wet. The trail runs into Chalk Creek. You will
cross the creek several times. At one point the creek is the trail. An
excellent trail to cool off on. One trail the advanced rider will repeat time
and time again. Guaranteed.
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FILLMORE LOOP (Sand Rock Ridge): This trail is recommended for
INTERMEDIATE RIDERS It can be a great family trail and should
take about five to six hours to complete. It is steep on some parts of SAND
ROCK RIDGE and care should be taken for inexperienced riders. This trail
loop is driven on forest roads. If you are taking this loop it is recommended
that you go up SAND ROCK and down Chalk Creek. This trail will reach an
altitude of approximately 10,000 feet. Make sure that your machine is jetted
for this altitude. The trail has some excellent vistas, bring your camera.
A stop at the head of
PARADISE
CANYON will be a real crowd pleaser. Some years the trail has to be cut
through the snow banks. The trail winds through pine and aspen Forests. As
you come down Chalk Creek you may either continue through the creek crossings
or take the main canyon road that is open for Jamboree riders. Early morning
and late evening are great times to see the wild life. More than one ride
will be guided on this route, depending on the speed you want to travel and
how many stops you like to take for pictures. A must for any visitor to the
area.
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ROBINS
VALLEY:
This trail is a great family ride and should take about six to seven hours to
complete. It will accommodate all BEGINNER RIDERS Most of this
trail is driven on forest roads. You have one of two ways to begin this ride.
You may either head up Chalk Creek or take the main canyon road. Once you
reach the picnic areas in the canyon continue up the road for several miles
until you come to a major road junction. A right hand turn will put you
riding towards Sand Rock Ridge. A left-hand turn will put you heading north
towards
Robins
Valley. A large part of this trail is on the top of the PAVANT Mountain Range
. Your ride will take you through large aspen forests. On your way up you
will pass an old cow coral. If you would like to take an excellent side trip
turn left here and proceed down into Bear Hollow. This is an excellent trail
on which to see deer during morning and evening hours. You will have to back
track to get back to the mail trail, but it’s worth it. ROBINS VALLEY is a
great little valley in the top of the mountain. Definitely a great spot for a
few family pictures. The ride back is on the same trail.
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CLEAR
LAKE BIRD REFUGE &LACE CURTAINS (Desert Ride): This trail is excellent for all ages. It’s an
EASY TRAIL. It takes you through the Desert directly West of
Fillmore. You can tailor this ride to fit just about any time schedule. On
your way you can see Indian writing and extinct volcanoes. The desert is a
great place to be in the late spring. The trail can be very dusty at times.
A dust mask is recommended. The local Bureau of Land Management (BLM) office hosts this ride during the
Jamboree with some excellent guides.
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MOUNTAIN SHEEP: This trail
is suited for BEGINNERS. It starts up Sand Rock Ridge, but just before
you reach Sand Rock you need to take a left. The trail is marked, and you
shouldn’t have any trouble finding it. The trail starts out with you riding
through scrub oak and as you climb higher you will get into the pine trees.
There is a small, undeveloped picnic area at the end of the trail. This is a
great trail for lunch. It is a short ride and only lasts about 2 ½ to three
hours.
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BIG OAKS (Dry Wash) This
is another trail that will suit ANY LEVEL of rider. You will
ride on improved gravel roads for the first 15 miles, winding your way past
hay and wheat fields until you come to the town of
Kanosh.
The trail is well marked as you travel South of Kanosh to the mouth of Dry
Wash. You will enjoy the cool oak trees and splashing through several small
streams (doesn’t sound to dry to me). The trail continues for several miles
through Dry Wash until you reach BIG OAKS. After you pass what the locals
call BIG OAKS the road joins up with the main PAIUTE TRAIL and heads down Corn
Creek (Kanosh Canyon). There is a developed camp ground with water and rest
room facilities. Once you reach the town of
Kanosh
you back track to Fillmore on the same route. The ride normally takes about
five to six hours depending how long you stop for pictures or just to snoop
around.
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PIONEER TRAIL: This trail heads north from Fillmore towards the mouth
of Pioneer Canyon. This is an EASY RIDE. The first part is
traveled on the lower foothills. After you reach the canyon you will find the
travel through pine forests a great ride. The old forest-service road is
washed out in spots and is only accessible by ATV. Enjoy the experience.
There have been some trophy deer bagged in this canyon. The trail back is the
same way you came.
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POKER
RUN:
This ride is one of the favorites of the Jamboree. The first poker punch
will be at the Pod early Friday morning, with groups leaving every half hour
according to the first letter of your last name. If you are with a group,
decide on which last name you want to use and ride together. The route has
been changed this year to provide some variety for long-time Jamboree
participants. The route will take you south from Fillmore to Kanosh, where
gassing up would be a good idea. Breakfast will be served by the East Millard
Search and Rescue at Adelaide Campground. The second poker punch will take
place at breakfast. The route then goes farther up Corn Creek Canyon, exiting
the main road at the Cottonwood turnoff. This is well marked with a forest
service sign. The route goes from there up the mountain, through the oak and
quakies an comes to a junction in the road where the third poker punch will
take place. From there the riders have a choice of taking the lower route on
an ATV trail through the oak and quakies, up and down through canyons to the
next junction, or taking the upper better traveled forest service road along
the top of the mountain, meeting the other route on the east side of the
mountain. The route is the same from this point, past Burnt Fork Junction
(don’t turn right and go to Richfield), turning left and going up to the top
of the mountain. The fourth poker punch is at the restroom just south of
White Pine Junction. At the junction, riders again have the choice of going
down Sand Rock Ridge, which is by far the shorter route or going along the
top of the Paiute Trail and down into Chalk Creek Canyon and back to
Fillmore. The fifth poker punch will take place at the steak dinner ($10),
which will be served at 6 and 7 p.m. at the pod. The poker prizes will be
given out at the Awards Program at 7:30 p.m. on the Pod lawn with our favorite
Fred Christensen as MC. The Coke Cola Company helps sponsor this event.
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ALL LADIES
RIDE:
This is an EASY ride for females ONLY. A delicious, catered
lunch will be provided. The ladies of 2005 voted to rename this “Sherry’s
Crocheting Ride to Pistol Rock”. This is a “don’t miss this one” for ladies
who want an easy ride with a great time at lunch.
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MEADOW BENCH: This ride is an EASY RIDE and should take
you about three to four hours. You head south from Fillmore. The first part
of the trail has you riding through the lower foothills between Fillmore and
the town of Meadow. Once you reach Meadow Creek Canyon you turn east towards
to the mountain. At the mouth of the canyon take a right hand turn and cross
an old wood bridge. You will drive past small groups of mahogany trees. Most
of the vegetation will be juniper trees. The locals call them cedar trees.
The trail is well maintained and will take you to some excellent views of the
valley. There is a lot of history about the Indians in this area and a
surprise in Meadow Creek Campground, where there will be a stop for a snack or
lunch, whichever you prefer. The road back is the same way you got there.
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COFFEE
PEAK:
Coffee Peak is located between Fillmore and Holden, straight East on top of
the PAVANT Mountain range. The ride is classified as an EASY RIDE.
First you need to head up
Fillmore
Canyon. Once you reach the forest campgrounds continue for several more miles
until you come to a main road junction (Bear Hallow). At the road junction
make a left turn and head North. There are forest service signs along with
ATV trail marker signs that will guide you to the peak. Coffee Peak is the
furthermost point on the PAVANT Mountain range that is accessible by ATV. To
get to Coffee Peak you must go through Robins Valley. A small can of gas (2½
gallons) might be a good idea. The trail is on maintained forest service
roads.
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LAVA
TUBES: The LAVA TUBES are located on the
West
Desert. This is classified as an EASY RIDE. If you are looking
for some scenery that looks like you could be on Mars, then this is the place.
The ride takes about four hours to complete, unless you want to explore some
of the lava tubes. It’s an old volcanic area that covers quite a few square
miles. There are not many places in the Western states like it. I’ll think
you’ll be impressed. The ride is hosted by BLM personnel and do an
excellent job talking about the area. If you join the long desert ride, it
will include this section of trail.
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KIMBERLY aka Going to Hoover’s for Lunch (Trailer your ATV To Trail
Head): This will be an all day ride. It is classified as an EASY RIDE.
The trail will take you through some of the greatest mountain views in the
state. The old mining town of KIMBERLY still has some building standing.
You will pass numerous old mines that once held the promise of a good life,
but didn’t quite pan out. As you make your way through the pine and aspen
forests you will be impressed by the beauty of this mountain. Make sure you
bring your camera. Every turn is a KODAK moment. You may want to check your
jetting before starting this trip and pack a little extra gas, two gallons
would be sufficient. If your fuel tank is a 4 to 5 gallon tank you should be
ok. The trail winds to a point between 10,000 and 11,000 feet in elevation.
The tallest point we will see is 12,173 feet (Delano
Peak). Sometimes you can see mountain sheep on the trail. During some times
of the year the trail is impassable because of snow. Bring a jacket, your
camera and money for lunch, which will be a
Hoover’s
Café. They are famous for huge, delicious chicken fried steak with homemade
fries.
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THE
LAKES:
If you were looking for a short ride, this would be a good one. The lakes, or
what looks like small ponds to most of us. Are located straight East of
Fillmore. The ride is classified as an EASY RIDE and should take
about three hours for a round trip, unless you want to snoop around the
mountain for a while. The trail ends about half the way up Mount Catherine at
about the 7,500-foot level. Check the jetting on your machine. On your way
back there are several other roads to access either Pioneer Canyon or Chalk
Canyon. The route back is the same one you went on.
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DEVILS
ARM CHAIR:
The Devil Arm Chair ride is a great ride. The trail is classified as
INTERMEDIATE
AND
BEGINNER.
The ride will take up most of the day (Six to Seven Hours). Plan on bringing a
sack lunch. The first part of the trail takes you up Sand Rock Ridge. Once
you reach the top to the first main road junction (White Pine Turn-off) you
will head south. The trail will traverse about the entire South end of the
PAHVANT Mountain Range. The trail will take you in and out of aspen and pine
forests. The elevation for most of the ride will be between 9,500 and 10,000
feet. The Devils Arm Chair is a sand stone formation on the west side of the
mountain range. To see the “arm chair” you need to use little imagination!
I think the Devil must have a sense of humor!
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GOOSEBERRY SOUTH: The Gooseberry Ride is rated MODERATE and is
approximately 60 miles long, 90% of which is ATV trail. If you took it last
year, you may want to know that the route has been slightly altered this
year. The ride is well worth the hour+ of highway driving to get to the
trailhead, which is just off I-70, seven miles east of Salina. The trail
begins by fording the
Salina
River and then going around a sagebrush-covered hill. From there it winds
through the cedars and onto a good road for quite a ways up to the edge of
Maple Springs Canyon. The trail winds through the maple and oak along the rim
of the canyon, eventually angling down into the canyon and then up a narrow
side canyon through the pines and aspen. When it tops out at the beginning of
the Oak Ridge Trail, the view is breathtaking. From there the trail follows
mostly along the ridge top along the
Oak Ridge
trail to the Browns Hole Trailhead. Here there are picnic tables and a
restroom. The trial winds through the aspen and on to the Gates Lake Loop,
past Farnsworth and Hamilton Reservoirs, then across bridges built just for
ATV use. The trail rejoins a dirt road at Gates Lake and makes its climb high
onto the mountain and into the pines. As the road meets the main road, it
climbs even higher to a spectacular view of the switchbacks, which the riders
will go down. The trail retraces its path for a short distance in the aspen
and then turns right at the Brown Hole Trailhead for a favorite section of the
trail, the climb up fun switchbacks from Browns Hole to the Great Western
Trail, then back to the staging area. Bring your lunch, a jacket, and extra
gas if you need it. Don’t forget your camera and plenty of film! One
participant last year described this trail as the “best ATV trail on the
planet”!
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MINERAL
MOUNTAIN RIDE:
This ride is approximately 80 miles in length and is rated ADVANCED,
not for its difficulty, but for its length. Take extra gas and your lunch.
The staging area is located at the rest area just south of Cove Fort near
Sulphurdale. The ride follows the road around the north end of the Mineral
Mountains, passing just to the north of the 9000 foot
Bearskin
Peak. It travels through large stands of cedar and open meadows dotted with
lava outcroppings where small herds of deer may frequently be seen.
Switchbacks lead to the first stop,
North
Table
Top Pass, where there is a great view of the
Tushar
Mountains to the east, as well as valleys to the north, east, and west. From
there the road descends a narrow canyon then out along the western edge of the
mountains with Milford off to the southwest. A short stop will be made at the
Blundell Geothermal Plant for a brief discussion about geothermal energy, then
the group will continue along the foothills, turning east onto the road that
leads to Ranch Canyon and the first good look at Granite Peak, the highest
peak in the Mineral Mountain range at 9578 feet.
Granite Peak was formed by intrusion as the heat and
pressure below the surface pushed the rugged peak upward. Huge fissures
sculpt the shape of the granite cliffs that are home for pine trees and give
the peak its spectacular appearance. The Taking another route out of the
canyon, the road winds through cedars past weirdly shaped granite boulders.
Another stop will be Rock Corral campground and another great view of the
peak. From here the trail switchbacks over Soldier Pass, then along the east
side of the range and back to the staging area.
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COVE FORT HISTORICAL RIDE:
This ride is approximately 60 miles long and follows the foothills south from
Fillmore, through Meadow, Kanosh and Dog Valley to the famous Cove Fort. Cove
Fort is one of only three forts listed on the National Register of Historic
Sites. Its walls and relics are original. In 1867, pioneers took just eight
months to complete Cove Fort, which served as a way station between Fillmore
and Beaver for travelers. The fort never suffered an Indian attack part due
to Chief Kanosh becoming a great friend of the pioneers. A picnic area there
will be the stop for the lunch the riders will bring with them. The stay at
the fort can be tailored to the group’s desires , but a quick walk through the
old fort is a must.
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CRICKET MOUNTAIN RIDE:
There are approximately 129 miles of marked trails in the
Cricket
Mountain system. All are on existing roads and area relatively EASY.
The guided ride will trailer from Fillmore and begin at the Little Sage Valley
Trailhead. It will go up Little Sage Valley, down a short draw and along the
power line road to
Cat
Canyon.
It will proceed up Cat Canyon over Red Pas and along Big Sage Valley then
cross over to Headlight Canyon, up Headlight Canyon then around the edge of
Sevier Dry Lake and back to the trailhead at Little Sage Valley. This route
is 52.5 miles long and is an easy BEGINNERS ride but fun for everyone.
Bring a lunch and extra gas if you need it.
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GOOSEBERRY NORTH: MODERATE The Gooseberry North Ride begins at the
same spot the south one does, from there going under I-70 and proceeding up
the mountain through the juniper and very quickly into the pines and quakies.
Some parts of the trail are very smooth and easy going, but there are a few
spots that are more technical. Beautiful vistas are afford the rider as they
travel along the ridge tops and through shady stands of tree, past beaver
ponds, through some great forested areas. Bring your lunch, a jacket, and
extra gas if you need it. Don’t forget the camera.
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KANOSH
LOOP:
EASY TO MODERATE
The ride
begins through the fields and foothills that lead to the town of Kanosh, where
a stop to top off the gas tanks is a good idea. From there the trail goes up
Corn Creek Canyon, turning off the main road at the Cottonwood intersection to
begin the climb up the mountain through oak, then aspen and pine. Wildflowers
are a real plus on this ride with a variety of types as the terrain changes
during the climb. The route makes a large loop across the foothills then
climbing to the top of the mountain range for a ride through especially large
aspen in country that is famous for record size bull elk and deer.
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AMASA
VALLEY: MODERATE
To take this ride it is necessary to trailer 80 miles west of Fillmore to the
staging area. The trail begins in sagebrush flat at the mouth of Miller
Canyon, and traverses the foothills with a stop at a large sink hole then
climbs to Amasa Valley. Visitors are surprised to see a lush green valley
with stands of aspen and unusually shaped rock formations. The climb on the
west side of the valley take riders to a breathing-taking cliff with an aerial
view of the valley nearly a mile below and mountains of Utah and Nevada in the
distance. The adjacent cliffs are home to a stand of Bristlecone pines, some
of which are several thousand years old. Remember your camera for the
breathtaking views.
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TEEPLES
CANYON: DIFFICULT
Teeples Canyon is actually a short side trip from the Pioneer Canyon Trail.
It is not for the beginning rider! Riding through the boulders of the creek
bottoms, the route crawls through maple, aspen, and pines finally ending in a
large grassy meadow where an old saw mill once stood. Nearly every canyon in
the area had a saw mill at one time or another, and the entire operation was
usually moved to another canyon when they were finished. In Teeples Canyon
there are still some reminders of days gone by. Many may have seen Teeples
Canyon featured on Outdoors with Doug Miller in July, 2005. A great ride for
an experienced rider.
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MEXICAN LUNCH
RUN:
EASY
Join other ATV/Mexican foot connoisseurs for the great 60 mile ride over the
top of the Pahvant Mountain Range and down into Richfield for lunch at Pepper
Belly’s, a favorite stop for Mexican food lovers. Bring money for lunch and a
jacket as it gets cool at the high elevations. The top of the mountain in
this area is a great spot for enjoying the mountain flowers that are in
abundance at this time of year.
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OLD
MINE TOUR: INTERMEDIATE The majority of this ride is not difficult,
but it has been rated intermediate for its length. The group will trailer to
the staging area at Fremont Indian State Park. The ride it mostly through
forested areas up the Joe Lott Trail in Dry Canyon with great views of the
11,000+ foot peaks of the Tushar Range. These 11,000+ peaks are inaccessible
at this time of year because of the snow. The route begins in the cottonwood,
then oak ending in the pines and quakies. From there the route goes across
the top of the mountain and down into Marysvale, then up the canyon to
Miners
Park. It then retraces the route to Marysvale and through the valley to
Hoovers, then entering Deer Creek Canyon for the ride back up the mountain and
on to Kimberly. There will be stops at mining areas such as the Silver King
Mine, the Kimberly mining town, Bullion City, and others. At some there are
old cabins or short walking tours to enjoy.
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BEAR
SKIN MOUNTAIN: INTERMEDIATE
This is a
trailered ride, new this year. It traverses the ridge tops of the Mineral
Mountains southwest of the Cove Fort area. It is best remembered for its
great views of the valleys below as the trail rides the tops of the mountain
ridges. A great picture taking ride.
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LAKE
TRAIL: EASY
This ride is a new route opened up by the
BLM.
It begins at Yuba Lake, a 22 mile long reservoir located about 35 miles north
of Fillmore, and climbs through the hills to an area known as
Japs
Valley with great view of the small towns and farms in the Sevier Valley, as
well as several mountain ranges. Some visitors will be interested in being
able to spot the
Manti
Temple
from parts of the route.
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SAHARA
SAND DUNES: EASY
This is a
trailered ride about 1 hour and 15 minutes from Jamboree headquarters. ATVers
will enjoy the thrill of riding over the unending hills of sand, known as “The
Nation’s Sandbox”. The 60,000 acres of sagebrush flats, juniper covered hills
and free moving sand dunes offer a variety of challenges. The dunes
originated as sand bars deposited on the southern shore of Lake Bonneville.
When the lake dried up, winds pushed the sand across the Sevier Desert at an
average rate of nine feet per year. On this ride a stop will be made at the
Rockwell Ranch, owned by Porter Rockwell, famous bodyguard to Brigham Young,
as well as stopping at the foot of Sand Mountain. Visit: www. ut.blm.gov/recsite/little.html.
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FISHERMAN’S SPECIAL: EASY This is a fairly short easy ride, with a
walk at the end of the trail up Chalk Creek to some great fishing holes. A
fun way to relax in the quiet, listening only to the gurgle of the stream and
the splashing of the fish as you are reeling them in. Especially good for fly
fishermen.
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PIPELINE
LOOP:
MODERATE
New this
year. This short ride not far east of town is great for a rider with a few
hours to spend on the trail. A few challenging spots keep the rider on his
toes, but make for an interesting and fun riding experience.
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RAPPELLING
RIDE TO THE MEADOW CREEK CLIFFS: RIDE: EASY; RAPPELLING: NOT SO EASY.
New this year. For the adventurer who wants to try it all, a few hours of
riding and rappelling down the sheer rock face of the cliffs in Meadow Creek
Canyon. Experienced rappellers will be on hand to help with that portion of
the ride. Not for the faint at heart. Special permission slips will be
required for this event.
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OVERNIGHT RIDE TO CASTLE
ROCK
CAMPGROUND:
INTERMEDIATE: A fun outdoor experience for the camper/ATVer.
The group will leave Fillmore at 1 p.m. on Monday, traveling south to Kanosh
and over the mountain and down to I-70, then on to the Castle Rock Campground
which is part of the Fremont Indian State Park. Admission to the museum is
free to participants in this ride. A fun evening is planned with a delicious
Dutch oven chicken dinner for those who would like to pay the extra $15
charge. If you’d rather do your own thing, you certainly can opt for that
instead. Breakfast will be cooked the next morning by the dinner chef and is
provided for all participants, even if you didn’t the dinner the night
before. A truck will be available to haul some of your camping gear. Mark
your interest in this ride on your registration form and more information will
be sent. Limited to the first 25 riders to sign up.
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BILLY’S SECRET RIDE: DIFFICULT If you have ever followed Billy
around the hills, you will know this will be a ride to remember. It is for
advanced, experienced riders only and is limited to those who ride a machine
over 350 cc with four wheel drive. This ride is about 65 miles, some of them
very rough.
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Rides which will be trailered: Kimberly, Gooseberry, Mineral Mountains,
Cricket Mountains, Amasa Valley, Old Miners Tour, Bear Skin Mountain, Little
Sahara Dunes.SPECIAL NOTE: Those who are participating in rides that
go through Kanosh, especially later in the week when you are getting tired,
may prefer to cut off about 40 miles through the foothills and fields, by
trailering to Kanosh and meeting their guide and group there. If you should
decide to do this, please talk to your guide ahead of time and arrange a
meeting place and time.
