who wants to ride northern nevada in july?

[killowatt]

Riders wanted...
Last year Pigpen,

Apple Jam

and I (AKA Killowatt)

set off for a 10 day adventure to do routes 1,2,3, and 5 of the OBDR.

Route 1 you say? oh yea, thats AJ's super secret 2 day route from hood river to sisters covering some of the most primitive and forgotten roads between the two points.

yes that is the road but you'll need to ask AJ for directions. Pigpen I just tried to keep up with that big ass 990. unfortunately, we had to say goodbye to AJ before the trip was thru. turns out he had responsibilities or something.

Anyway, 10 days and 1400 miles later, well we were beyond spent. But after a hot shower and a few beers it turned out that we really had a GREAT time

This year Pigpen and I decided to do another 10 day adventure. After reading ride reports from several questionable ADV fugers we settled on a northern nevada/southern oregon ride staging out of Fields or Denio.

For now the loose plan is to make a 4 day "giant loop" ride from Denio to Hart Mt, High Rocks, Black Rock Desert and back north thru Onion Reservoir. then after a hot shower and a Fields milk shake, its off for another few days to explore the Liberator, head to Willow Creek and possibly explore Coyote Lake, Mickey Basin the Alvord, and if time allows the Santa Rosa mountains or Owahee river Canyons.

were planning on leaving portland on 6/27, returning on 7/7.
Interested?, Intrigued? got nothing better to do? let us know come along and enjoy.

regards,

[MasterMarine]

Sounds like fun. We will be doing a loop in June and will be returning to DJ the weekend before you are set to arrive.

If you plan to buy gas at Denio Junction, be sure to call to check for availablility. Currently they have no gas pumps. They are supposed to be replacing them. Talk to Bobby or Maria.

Here is their number:
775-941-0171

Have a good time! It is all fun stuff down there!

[Touring XR]

I'm interested, intrigued AND have nothing better to do. Plus it's my favorite part of the world (in summer). Why wouldn't I tag along?

PM inbound.


Geoff

Now to see what the XR needs. Nothing! it's an XR.

[bassplayinroach]

Originally Posted by Touring XR

I'm interested, intrigued AND have nothing better to do.

what he said. Maybe I'll have a real bike by then

[effensteve]

Nevada in June? Fricken HOT. I went the end of last September and while the mornings and evenings were nice, unless you were moving it was still warm. except on top of the ruby's.

[Suva]

Originally Posted by effensteve

Nevada in June? Fricken HOT. I went the end of last September and while the mornings and evenings were nice, unless you were moving it was still warm. except on top of the ruby's.

Last time I went through northern Nevada in July there was still snow in some spots.....

[Humunn]

I'm doing a five day loop including northern Nevada and southern Idaho in September. PM or EM me. Let's compare notes.
Greg

[Foot dragger]

Originally Posted by effensteve

Nevada in June? Fricken HOT. I went the end of last September and while the mornings and evenings were nice, unless you were moving it was still warm. except on top of the ruby's.

I was out there last year in June for a little 800 mile jaunt,over 105 degrees each day,I lost 10 pounds and coudnt drink or carry enough water for me or the bike.
We had a great ride though,checked out the WW2 airplane crash site,did Onion Valley reservoir from Denio to Soldier Meadows,some really steeep rocky deep silt sections doing that. High Rock Canyon is always a nice cruise.

We were on the bikes by 6 in the morning so didnt start baking hard till noon or so. I will NEVER take a pig ass DRZe400 on that Onion Valley jaunt again,I bought a 2011 530 pretty quick after I got home and sold the wallow hog to an unsuspecting passerby.

[Foot dragger]

Originally Posted by Humunn

I'm doing a five day loop including northern Nevada and southern Idaho in September. PM or EM me. Let's compare notes.
Greg

I rode from Chico to Jordan River in South/east Oregon a couple years ago,we camped in Jordan River and did big loops out of there.
Silver city in Idaho is pretty neat,lots of badlands/canyons to ride around in out that way.

The Basque resteraunt is the place to eat in Jordan River.

[shrubitup]

Originally Posted by Foot dragger

We were on the bikes by 6 in the morning so didnt start baking hard till noon or so. I will NEVER take a pig ass DRZe400 on that Onion Valley jaunt again,I bought a 2011 530 pretty quick after I got home and sold the wallow hog to an unsuspecting passerby.

No offense Mr. Foot Dragger but I think those who don't like ~300 lb + dual sports tend to weigh about 100-150 lbs less than the bike. Those with body weights coming closer to the weight of their bikes *ahem* tend to have less trouble throwing them around off-road.

BTW, I do not own a DRZ.

[tundradirtbiker]

Hat's off to Shrub, I only weigh 168. Gotta eat a candy bar with the wrapper to keep my pants up.

[MasterMarine]

It does get hot down in the low lands in June but we have to wait until then to have any hope of getting over some of the passes. The road between Charleston and Jarbidge is not even open for sure until July 4th. There is another pass near 10000 feet that I plan to cross this year.

I take 2 100 oz bladders in my Camelbak. I also carry a Platypus gravity filter so I can keep my water inventory up. We have to go thru a town to get gas at least once per day so that is another chance to stock up on liquids and have a big meal. I downsized from my 1995 Kawasaki KLX650C to a KTM 500EXC so that should make picking up the bike easier. I ty to ride thru the hot areas during the day and camp at as high an elevation as possible to cool off.

I do not remember any silty areas on the Onion Valley route between Denio Junction and Soldier Meadows but I was probably not on the same route as you. No issues for me on the KLX650C. There was a sandy section in there and that part was pretty hot. I had to play in the sprinklers once we made it to SM. It was nice!

You will have a great time! Enjoy!!

[Idahosam]

Guy's I am leaving end of May... well third week actually, so I will let you know when I get back how it went. Riding out of Boise back way to Wendover then down and cutting across Nevada to Tahoe. North to Black Rock ride the High Canyon to Steens and home between 1200 and 1300 miles on my DRZ.

July!! You guys are going to roast But I've done it before you'll have a great ride WATER and GAS forget everything else

[Idahosam]

Originally Posted by MasterMarine

It does get hot down in the low lands in June but we have to wait until then to have any hope of getting over some of the passes. The road between Charleston and Jarbidge is not even open for sure until July 4th. There is another pass near 10000 feet that I plan to cross this year.

I take 2 100 oz bladders in my Camelbak. I also carry a Platypus gravity filter so I can keep my water inventory up. We have to go thru a town to get gas at least once per day so that is another chance to stock up on liquids and have a big meal. I downsized from my 1995 Kawasaki KLX650C to a KTM 500EXC so that should make picking up the bike easier. I ty to ride thru the hot areas during the day and camp at as high an elevation as possible to cool off.

I do not remember any silty areas on the Onion Valley route between Denio Junction and Soldier Meadows but I was probably not on the same route as you. No issues for me on the KLX650C. There was a sandy section in there and that part was pretty hot. I had to play in the sprinklers once we made it to SM. It was nice!

You will have a great time! Enjoy!!

500EXC I rode one last year.. can't carry much (subframe) but what a ride. I just need to wait a couple years to find a used one $$$ retirement thing.

[effensteve]

Originally Posted by Idahosam

Guy's I am leaving end of May... well third week actually, so I will let you know when I get back how it went. Riding out of Boise back way to Wendover then down and cutting across Nevada to Tahoe. North to Black Rock ride the High Canyon to Steens and home between 1200 and 1300 miles on my DRZ.

July!! You guys are going to roast But I've done it before you'll have a great ride WATER and GAS forget everything else

Holy shit Sam, I know you retired but did you retire the spouse as well. Thats probably already more riding this spring than I will get all friggen year. You rock for an old guy