Southwest Utah: Dual Sport Riding from St. George - Page 33

telejojo · 12-29-2012, 02:59 PM

How far are you from Monument Valley? I just bought a Zuma this week It's about the only bike my wife will ride.

RedRockRider · 01-01-2013, 09:53 PM

Hey telejojo - thanks for checkin' out the thread.

Monument Valley is about 300 miles (~ 5 hours) from St. George. Might be kind of far for the Zuma!

St. George is in the far southwest corner of Utah (mostly north from Las Vegas). Monument Valley is on the southern border of Utah with Arizona, but close to the southeast corner, past Lake Powell. Great roads and (high speed) riding, but a long ways.

Hopefully your wife likes the Zuma. Great scoots for around town. Happy riding in 2013!

o0synge0o · 01-03-2013, 12:44 AM

Subscribed! Tons of great info in close proximity to me!

StG · 01-03-2013, 01:28 AM

Hey R3,

Enjoy your ride reports. Got to say, there are great views from almost everywhere around St George, but I think the below spot is one of my favorites!

Was wondering if you have been up the honeymoon trail & if it's beginner friendly?

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RedRockRider · 01-05-2013, 09:41 AM

Hey StG -- I have not been up the Honeymoon Trail, but I don't think it is beginner friendly. From the sign the trail climbs steeply. There appears to be several switchbacks and loose rock. Worth checking out, but proceed with caution.

Hey o0synge0o -- Did I get that name right? With family places in New Harmony and Duck Creek area, this is your back yard.

Lots of ride descriptions in Post #1 of this thread if you haven't found it already. Keep in touch if/when you like to go for a ride. Must be more inmates/lurkers in St. George area also. Ride safe out there.

Bob · 01-06-2013, 05:24 PM

RRR, did you get out on the sleds?
Sent you a PM
Happy New Year!

Desertwater · 01-06-2013, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by StG

Hey R3,

Enjoy your ride reports. Got to say, there are great views from almost everywhere around St George, but I think the below spot is one of my favorites!

Was wondering if you have been up the honeymoon trail & if it's beginner friendly?

The honeymoon trail is hit or miss. It depends greatly on recent weather and the number of atvs that have been up it since that weather. The whole way up is loose gravel with a sprinkling of "baby head" rocks just to keep it interesting. There are two area with substantial rock bands crossing the trail that require good ledge technique as well as some off camber riding skills. If its monsoon season or after a heavy rain forget about it for a few weeks as it becomes severely rutted from runoff. I ride it regularly on my 690 and have been both up and down it on my old 800GS with no issues. That said if you are not comfortable riding the type of terrain described above stick to Warner Valley or the upper plateau. If you are comfortable I strongly recommend it. Not only does the top offer a fantastic view of the lower valley it opens up quite a lot of riding on top.

The Walrus · 01-06-2013, 07:14 PM

It's bloody cold up here along the Wasatch and the air is so thick you can cut it with a knife. The Strip looks like a nice ride right now but I seem to remember that the elevation makes it susceptible to some colder weather and even snow.

We camped just at the power lines in October and rode to the Hurricane Cliffs that afternoon.

I also remember seeing a 690 heading south, late that Saturday afternoon....wonder if it might have been an inmate....

RedRockRider · 01-07-2013, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob

RRR, did you get out on the sleds?
Sent you a PM
Happy New Year!

Good snow at Brian Head during the X-Mas New Years week. Been up a couple of times skiing and playing around on the two new (to me) Yamaha sleds. Good times. Been having lots of fun pulling kids on inner tubes across the snow covered meadow (by Brian Head Town Park).

Also been stuck and rolled the sleds in soft snow a few times. No problems, but takes a little work to get loose. I'm sure we are making all the rookie mistakes.

A few pics with my nephew #3 from last weekend.

Still pretty easy to find lots on untracked snow on the backside of Brian Head Peak.

Rode some trails out to the High Mountain Meadow Overlook. Nice views of Cedar Breaks with Brian Head Peak in background. Still some fresh meadows in route, but too many trail/rental sleds in area. Trails get rutted and washboardy. Mountain sleds are better suited to the deep, loose snow behind Brian Head Peak.

The sleds have been wicked fun. When your 18-year old nephew ditches his girlfriend to go sled riding with you, something must be going right.

RedRockRider · 01-08-2013, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Desertwater

The honeymoon trail is hit or miss. It depends greatly on recent weather and the number of atvs that have been up it since that weather. The whole way up is loose gravel with a sprinkling of "baby head" rocks just to keep it interesting. There are two area with substantial rock bands crossing the trail that require good ledge technique as well as some off camber riding skills. If its monsoon season or after a heavy rain forget about it for a few weeks as it becomes severely rutted from runoff. I ride it regularly on my 690 and have been both up and down it on my old 800GS with no issues. That said if you are not comfortable riding the type of terrain described above stick to Warner Valley or the upper plateau. If you are comfortable I strongly recommend it. Not only does the top offer a fantastic view of the lower valley it opens up quite a lot of riding on top.

Thanks, Desertwater! Excellent intel on the Honeymoon Trail, obviously your backyard! I've been "on top" but only briefly. I'll have to take a long look around out that way. Beautiful area. See you out there riding.

RedRockRider · 01-09-2013, 10:24 PM

Thanks, guys. How about some stars? Best to all for 2013!

Recent inmates dropping by: purplesage, BMWJustin, Bob, ringokelly, UpST8, TheAdmiral, G19Tony, telejojo, o0synge0o, StG, Desertwater, The Walrus -- no knowledge of the KTM690 heading south onto the AZ Strip.

Appreciate all the PMs as well. Ride safe!

Desertwater · 01-10-2013, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by RedRockRider

Thanks, Desertwater! Excellent intel on the Honeymoon Trail, obviously your backyard! I've been "on top" but only briefly. I'll have to take a long look around out that way. Beautiful area. See you out there riding.

No problem Red Rock Rider. I have followed all of your posts to date. You do an excellent job of showing off our little moto Mecca here in southwestern Utah. Please feel free to ask me if you have any questions about trails or roads that you guys think might be somewhat technical for dual sport riding. Chances are I've ridden them. For everyone else out there, though I don't endorse it, dual sport bikes are made to hit the deck, those lightly dashed "lines" in the Benchmark maps are the ones you WANT to explore. Have fun.

SquidRavioli · 01-12-2013, 06:42 AM

Great report, and a great time passer. What a beautiful part of the World.

DirtyJohnny · 01-12-2013, 06:55 AM

After nearly 40 years of snowmobiling I would have to say that one of the best inventions is the "Snobunge" This towing device allows a stuck sled to be pulled out with another sled. Glad you are enjoying your sleds! Got to go get on mine now. Hopefully the temp in NE UT gets above 0 today. Great posts. keep them coming. One of these days I will make one of your inmate rides or run across you out there. I'll be the guy with short legs on a KTM 950SE giving you the ADV salute.

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Originally Posted by RedRockRider

Good snow at Brian Head during the X-Mas New Years week. Been up a couple of times skiing and playing around on the two new (to me) Yamaha sleds. Good times. Been having lots of fun pulling kids on inner tubes across the snow covered meadow (by Brian Head Town Park).

Also been stuck and rolled the sleds in soft snow a few times. No problems, but takes a little work to get loose. I'm sure we are making all the rookie mistakes.

A few pics with my nephew #3 from last weekend.

Still pretty easy to find lots on untracked snow on the backside of Brian Head Peak.

Rode some trails out to the High Mountain Meadow Overlook. Nice views of Cedar Breaks with Brian Head Peak in background. Still some fresh meadows in route, but too many trail/rental sleds in area. Trails get rutted and washboardy. Mountain sleds are better suited to the deep, loose snow behind Brian Head Peak.

The sleds have been wicked fun. When your 18-year old nephew ditches his girlfriend to go sled riding with you, something must be going right.

samthg · 01-17-2013, 08:08 PM

Waaaayyyy to quiet out of St. Geo....

Hello RRR,

I thought i'd share, without highjacking I hope. Found this book in the visitor's center at Capitol Reef back in July. I'm just starting to go through it. Although the last update was '99, it sure is fascinating. Talks of the landscape and the people that have settled the different regions of UT. So far, so good.

Pardon the interruption. Now back to our regular scheduled program.

01-01-2013, 09:53 PM	#482
RedRockRider ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2011 Location: St. George, UT Oddometer: 847	Hey telejojo - thanks for checkin' out the thread. Monument Valley is about 300 miles (~ 5 hours) from St. George. Might be kind of far for the Zuma! St. George is in the far southwest corner of Utah (mostly north from Las Vegas). Monument Valley is on the southern border of Utah with Arizona, but close to the southeast corner, past Lake Powell. Great roads and (high speed) riding, but a long ways. Hopefully your wife likes the Zuma. Great scoots for around town. Happy riding in 2013! __________________ RedRockRider - WR250R, TW200, Versys, Vulcan 900 LT, Zuma 125 Southwest Utah: Dual Sport Riding from St. George http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=725976

01-05-2013, 09:41 AM	#485
RedRockRider ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2011 Location: St. George, UT Oddometer: 847	Hey StG -- I have not been up the Honeymoon Trail, but I don't think it is beginner friendly. From the sign the trail climbs steeply. There appears to be several switchbacks and loose rock. Worth checking out, but proceed with caution. Hey o0synge0o -- Did I get that name right? With family places in New Harmony and Duck Creek area, this is your back yard. Lots of ride descriptions in Post #1 of this thread if you haven't found it already. Keep in touch if/when you like to go for a ride. Must be more inmates/lurkers in St. George area also. Ride safe out there. __________________ RedRockRider - WR250R, TW200, Versys, Vulcan 900 LT, Zuma 125 Southwest Utah: Dual Sport Riding from St. George http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=725976

01-06-2013, 07:14 PM	#488
The Walrus Gone and back again. Joined: Nov 2003 Location: Never Banned Oddometer: 8,094	It's bloody cold up here along the Wasatch and the air is so thick you can cut it with a knife. The Strip looks like a nice ride right now but I seem to remember that the elevation makes it susceptible to some colder weather and even snow. We camped just at the power lines in October and rode to the Hurricane Cliffs that afternoon. I also remember seeing a 690 heading south, late that Saturday afternoon....wonder if it might have been an inmate.... __________________ Everbody's preachin' at me that we all wanna git to heaven, trouble is, nobody wants to die to git there.-BB King Reality is what does not go away when you stop believing in it. -Philip K Dick I wanna be skinny, but my ass is too big. - Charles Barkley When choosing between two evils, I always like to try the one I've never tried before. - Mae West Experience is what keeps a man who makes the same mistake twice from admitting it the third time around.

01-09-2013, 10:24 PM	#491
RedRockRider ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2011 Location: St. George, UT Oddometer: 847	100,000 views Thanks, guys. How about some stars? Best to all for 2013! Recent inmates dropping by: purplesage, BMWJustin, Bob, ringokelly, UpST8, TheAdmiral, G19Tony, telejojo, o0synge0o, StG, Desertwater, The Walrus -- no knowledge of the KTM690 heading south onto the AZ Strip. Appreciate all the PMs as well. Ride safe! __________________ RedRockRider - WR250R, TW200, Versys, Vulcan 900 LT, Zuma 125 Southwest Utah: Dual Sport Riding from St. George http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=725976

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12-29-2012, 02:59 PM	#481
telejojo Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2010 Location: Huntsville Ala. foothills of the Smokey's Oddometer: 181	How far are you from Monument Valley? I just bought a Zuma this week It's about the only bike my wife will ride.

01-03-2013, 12:44 AM	#483
o0synge0o Adventurer Joined: Oct 2009 Oddometer: 23	Subscribed! Tons of great info in close proximity to me!

01-06-2013, 05:24 PM	#486
Bob Formerly H20Pumper Joined: Sep 2002 Location: Corral de Tierra Oddometer: 2,036	RRR, did you get out on the sleds? Sent you a PM Happy New Year!

01-12-2013, 06:42 AM	#493
SquidRavioli Beer Snob Joined: May 2011 Location: Dayton, Ohio Oddometer: 117	Great report, and a great time passer. What a beautiful part of the World.

01-17-2013, 08:08 PM	#495
samthg Sam...I am. Joined: May 2010 Location: seal beach, ca. Oddometer: 918	Waaaayyyy to quiet out of St. Geo.... Hello RRR, I thought i'd share, without highjacking I hope. Found this book in the visitor's center at Capitol Reef back in July. I'm just starting to go through it. Although the last update was '99, it sure is fascinating. Talks of the landscape and the people that have settled the different regions of UT. So far, so good. Pardon the interruption. Now back to our regular scheduled program.