This is a motorcycle only ride (several of the trails we'll be riding are closed to ATVs) for riders with intermediate or better skill level.

CONTACT

John Borg , 435-753-3241 or utma-ride@jborg.com (email is preferred)

DIRECTIONS

• From Salt Lake, Utah Valley, and other parts south, travel north on I15 to Exit 364, US89-91 to Logan.
• Continue on US89-91 to Logan, about 25 miles from Exit 364.
• In Logan turn east (right) at 400 North, this is US89.
• Continue on US89 up Logan Canyon about 27 miles, and turn north (left) at the sign for Beaver Mountain.
• Continue about 1 mile to Beaver Creek Trailhead Parking, the group will either be parked in the parking lot OR look for "UTMA Ride" signs and follow them to a nearby staging location in the trees.
• Note for campers: The signs may not be placed until Saturday morning.

ROAD CONDITIONS

Road construction continues on US89 in Logan Canyon. For current conditions, see the UDOT Logan Canyon construction information website.

CAMPING / LODGING

For those who would like to drive on Friday (or earlier) and camp, there are many dispersed campsites along the Beaver Creek and Sink Hollow Roads. If you get to Logan before 4:30pm, you can stop by the Logan Ranger District Offices, which are on the south side of US89, about half a mile before entering Logan Canyon, and pickup a Logan and Ogden Ranger District Travel Map (free) and/or a Caribou National Forest Montpelier Ranger District Travel Map and also get updates on camping, fire restrictions, etc. If you're passing through Logan later, or don't want to stop, please call the Logan Ranger District Offices at 435-755-3620 to get current camping and fire restriction information for the Beaver Creek / Sink Hollow area.

Beaver Creek Lodge is less than a mile up US89 from the Beaver Mountain Ski Resort turnoff (less than 2 miles from the ride trailhead), and has 11 rooms for rent. Call 435-753-1076 or toll-free 800-946-4485 for more information or reservations. (NOTE: I heard they were booked, but you could check to see if anyone cancelled.)

Beaver Mountain Resort is very close to the ride starting point, and has 21 RV sites with hookups along the paved parking lot and some tent sites. Call 435-563-5677 for information / reservations.

Logan is about 27 miles from the Beaver Mountain Ski Resort turnoff, and has many lodging options.

The Bear Lake Motor Lodge in Garden City is about 15 miles from the Beaver Mountain Ski Resort turnoff. Call 435-946-3271 for more information or reservations. UDOT plans to start work on the highway between the Logan Canyon Summit and Garden City this spring, so there may be construction delays between Garden City and the Beaver Mountain turnoff.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Most of this ride is in Idaho, which has a 96dB noise limit for OHVs. It's your responsibility to make sure your bike meets this requirement.
• All OHVs MUST have spark arrestor.
• An Idaho OHV Sticker is not required for out-of-state OHVs unless you plan to ride in Idaho more than 30 days (the rules are different for snowmobiles). You do need current registration from your home state though. The first and last miles (or so) of this ride are in Utah, so you'll also need a current Utah sticker, or sticker from a state with an OHV sticker reciprocal agreement with Utah.

RIDE COMMENTS

• The ride will be about 80 miles, if your bike can't go that far on a tank of fuel, it's your responsibility to carry additional fuel to get that far. I usually try to get a ride leader to take a separate group on a shorter loop -- about 50 miles -- but can't guarantee this will happen until I get a commitment from the ride leader. Call/email me if you need to know if the shorter loop will have a leader.
• Bring plenty of water. I'd recommend a backpack drink system with a 100 ounce bladder (add ice cubes to have cool water). Also, drink plenty of water before starting the ride.
• We can get more water at campgrounds in St. Charles Canyon, but this is only about 17 miles into the ride.
• Groups usually take a lunch stop a little over half way through the ride, bring your own lunch, energy bar, or whatever.
• Some trail sections of this ride are popular with non-motorized users. Always assume there could be a hiker, horseman, or mountain biker around each blind corner. Be courteous when approaching non-motorized users and yield right-of-way.
• Stay on the trails. And if you park or stop off-trail, roll -- don't roost -- up to speed when returning to the trail. Please keep the narrow singletrack trails narrow.
• Please prepare and check your bike before the morning of the ride. For jetting, elevation will range from about 6500 to 9000 feet above sea level. Carry tools and spares for your own bike.
• I'll have a detailed route chart and maps at the riders meeting.

TRAVEL MAP

Most of this ride will be on the Montpelier Ranger District of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, with the starting point, and first and last few miles, on the Logan Ranger District of the Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Travel Maps (AKA: Motor Vehicle Use Maps) are available from:

• Caribou-Targhee Supervisors Office, 208-524-7500 (for Caribou maps)
• Montpelier Ranger District Office, 208-847-0375 (for Caribou maps)
• Logan Ranger District Office, 435-755-3620 (for both Logan Ranger District and Caribou maps)
• I'll also try to have some Travel Maps available at the ride.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Pro Moto Billet sells a 96dB insert for $40 that fits stock Yamaha WR-F & YZ-F exhaust systems. They also sell spark arrestor end caps (with available quiet insert) for Honda CRF-R, Yamaha YZ-F, KTM SX, Kawasaki KXF, Suzuki RMZ, and Husaberg FC 4-Strokes.

UPDATES

The trails we will use are in good condition, but will likely be dusty. The Montpelier Ranger District office has 2006 Travel Maps available as of 17 July 2006. As of 24 July 2006, 234 fallen trees have been removed from the designated trails used for this ride.

The Utah Trail Machine Association assumes no responsibility or liability for any loss, damage, or other injury to persons or property in connection with your participation in any ride. Juveniles must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Your presence and participation indicates a knowledge of and an assumption of the resulting risks involved. All participants are urged to use proper riding gear, be in satisfactory physical condition, and secure prior to the ride appropriate medical, personal injury, and property damage insurance coverage.