Mountain Life

Took a quick two day trip down to central Utah with the dogs.  Been wanting to check out northern Capital Reef and Caineville Wash for quite sometime.  Had the dogs so most of my exploration was of the four-wheel variety, they are just getting too old to wander the desert all day anymore…  Anyway we went in from Highway 70 just south of where Highway 10 intersects it.  A pretty mellow road by my standards led us through the Last Chance Anticline and down into Cathedral Valley.  We wandered over towards the Temple of the Sun, Temple of the Moon and Glass Mountain.  Glass Mountain is a large Gypsum mound that is twisted and turned and unlike anything else in the area.

We ventured down through Hanksville and then towards Hans Flat to find a place to camp.  After Wookie made a slight map reading error, we were stopped in the dark by a washed out road.  Turning around in the sand and rocks in the dark was entertaining to say the least.  After getting back on top, we cut our losses and called it a night.  Quick Dinner of Salami and cheese and off to bed. … Read the remainder of this entry »

Haven’t had a chance to finish my full report on this ride yet and I’m back on the road, but you can read the condensed version on ADVRider.com by clicking here:

Four States Desert Tour

I’ll get the full report done this week.

JMH

Left work early Saturday for a quick run to Moab for some much needed chill time.  Spent the night in the Kane Creek area and then drove up to Hurrah pass for a look and to stretch my legs a bit.  The weather was stunning, looks like I nailed it between two storms, even if it was a little chilly in the morning.  Had a very good breakfast at Eklectica Cafe, but recommend staying away if its busy, it took almost an hour to get food after I ordered!!

I love the feeling I get when I first leave the pavement and head into Red Rock country, it’s like an instant relief of all my stress and problems and the place I feel closest to who I really am.  It’s too bad I couldn’t stay another day, but the desert will still be here in a few weeks when i’m done working.

Another little moment of glory and some rather embarrassing staged photos can be see in yesterdays Salt Lake Tribune’s Outdoor section or you can just click here I’m reevaluating my spring motorcycle trip, so stay tuned for a modified map, got three weeks before take off, I want this trip to blow my simple mind.  That’s it for today – Oh wait you can always check out other pics from my Moab trip on Flickr.

JMH