Planning seems to be the key to success.

It is tempting to be spontaneous and as soon as the urge strikes you, just load up the machines and jump in the SUV and head out for the hills or valleys for a ride.   While spontaneity is adventurous, it also leads to less than optimum preparation.  It is impossible to "know before you go" if you have no idea of where you are going before you get there.

The only solution is going to the same place all the time.  (NOT!) There are some places that will support several days of adventure and discovery, but eventually you are going to get bored with going the same place all the time and you will loose interest in your sport.  Then you risk falling back on the couch and letting the world pass by you on the TV screen as chosen by local programming directors.

The following schedule is tentative, based on the availability of time, resources to ride, health of the participants, and of course, the weather.

No one needs to ride alone.  If you would care to join us on any of these events, please just send an e-mail and we'll be happy to share our plans and meet you there.  You may want to review our Riding Standards prior to doing so. Motorcyclists and ATV Riders are welcome.  These rides are not races, but a trail tour at slow speeds and lots of stops.  The ideal size group is 3-5 machines.  The maximum riders will be 10 machines, so be in the first 10 and you will have a good time.  You need not feel committed to go on every ride.  No one needs to ride alone.
 

Potential Future Rides

Gold Hill Trail - Mirror Lake Highway Closed to ATV's until May
Smith & Moorehouse Reservoir (Mud Flats) - Weber Canyon Closed to ATV's until May
Little Sahara Sand Dunes to Topaz Mountain
Coral Pink Sand Dunes near Kanab
Diamond Fork
Chicken Creek (US 40) to Current Creek Reservoir
Piute Trail(s)

Circleville to Koosharem
Koosharem to Salina

Moon Lake (Closed to ATV's until May
San Rafael Swell
Mona Pole Road to  Mt. Nebo Loop Closed to ATV's until May
Golden Spike Rail Trail (East and West)
Kelton - Hogup Mountains (Box Elder County)
Tilda Springs on road from Huntsville to Woodruff
Monte Cristo on road from Huntsville to Woodruff
Avintaquin Area  (between Price and Duchesne on highway 191)
Reservation Ridge (East of Soldier Summit on Highway 6)
Squaw Peak Trail (Provo Canyon to Springville Canyon)
Joe's Valley Reservoir to Ferrin Reservoir loop
Mytoge Mountain to Freemont River loop (East of Fish Lake)
Dead Horse ATV Trails (South of Mt. View Wyoming)
Outlaw ATV Trail (Near Vernal)
Mayfield Canyon - Arapeen Trail system
Daniel's Summit to Strawberry

Rides on this list will require research from maps and agencies to verify permissible travel routes.

Please feel free to offer suggestions of possible future riding locations and dates.

Riding Standards
If you'd like to come along, you are welcome.  There are no restrictions as to race, ethnicity, religion, or age.  However, to insure that everyone has a good time there are certain standards requested to participate:

• All riders must wear helmets & goggles
• All drivers must be certified or licensed to legally operate the OHV
• Full length pants and sleeves and over the ankle boots will be worn during rides.
• Rides will average 8-10 miles per hour.
• Please be in good health.
• There will be frequent stops to permit taking pictures to record the trail, its beauty and fun.
• Each driver must bring appropriate clothing food, water, fuel, FRS radios, emergency and first aid supplies to support themselves and those who come with them.
• No smoking permitted in camp/trailhead or on the trail.
• No alcoholic beverages at any time, prior to, during or after a ride.  Just don't even bring it along.
• The use of colorful language is entertaining.  However, profanity is not appreciated.
• Be prepared to participate in prayer in group settings.
• Be friendly, be safe and have fun.  (If you are not of a mind and disposition to have a good time, you might as well stay home.  Please don't bother to share your personal storm cloud.)
• Please prepare your vehicle(s) so that it is in proper working order, in every respect, prior to your ride.
• All riders/drivers must assume their own risk and financial responsibility for damage to themselves and their property, as well as damage they may cause to others by willful intent or accident due to their cause.  If you run into the rear of someone's machine, you are responsible for the damage to both machines.  The first words out of your mouth should be "Please allow me to pay for this damage."

• Trails will be ridden in single file with at least 30 feet between machines while riding.
• You will be expected to stay within speeds that permit you to exercise full and safe control over your machine at all times.
• If the group goes faster than you are comfortable riding, do not speed up.  Go your own safe speed. Attempt to contact them via FRS radio and let them know you are going slower.  If you are not sure of the trail ask them to return to your location and escort you along at your appropriate speed.
• The rider ahead must frequently check for the rider immediately behind them.  If visual contact is lost, the rider ahead must stop and wait for the rider behind to catch up, come within visual range, or go back and locate the rider behind.  Do not rely on the sound of an approaching rider as being within proximity of the rider behind you.
• The lead rider will stop at each fork in the road to wait for the last rider to join the group.  If you wait for more than 3 minutes, go back and find the others or contact them via FRS radio and go back.
• If you go beyond the sight of the other members of the group you agree to frequently stop and wait for them to catch up, or contact them via FRS radio to assure that you are not lost or separated by taking the wrong path.  No one wants to waste time and energy trying to locate some idiot who raced off into the wilderness only to become lost.
• Showing off, goofing around, teasing, or other activities that may cause the discomfort of or threaten the safety of yourself or others will not be tolerated.
• You must agree to stay on the trail and avoid damaging sensitive environmental areas.
• Be prepared to offer assistance to any fellow traveler who may need help, be it mechanical (i.e. flat tire), technical (i.e. can't start the machine), medical (injury or illness) or spiritual (lost and can't find their way back home)  Any time such an event occurs the ride will be suspended until the matter is resolved or the appropriate authorities take control of the situation and have no further need of the members of the group to assist.
• Riders in our group will yield to oncoming traffic, be it horse, bicycle, hiker, or other motorized OHV.