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[RC] Owyhee Canyonlands Update - Steph TeeterDon't forget the date change!! September 24 - 28 , WEDNESDAY - SUNDAYOnline registration is now available at: http://www.endurance.net/ oreana/EntryForms/2008Canyonlands.html There is also a printable pdf registration form, linked from ride info page. Register by September 17 to avoid late fees! ($10/day for late entry) Ride info at : http://www.endurance.net/oreana/owyheecanyonlands/2008/ LD distances are offered all 5 days. Endurance distances all 5 days, and each day is AHA recognized. Ride vets are: Michael Peterson (Canada), Robert Washington (also treatment), Olin Balch and Karen Balch Daily Trail summary: Day 1, Wednesday. Castle Creek Canyon. 50 miles and 25 miles. 50's: Very scenic, fairly rocky overall. Moderate to easy in difficulty. There are a few very rocky technical sections in the morning. Otherwise, decent footing, some short rocky stretches, ranch roads, single track through canyon area. One out vet check half-way. Ride through Browns Creek Canyon, above Castle Creek Canyon, and through a short section of the canyon above the TX Ranch (Collettes). 25's: Fairly easy trail, with minimal rock, but some sections of sand wash. One out vet check. You will cross Hart Creek and ride the trails on the south side of Triangle Road. Day 2, Thursday, Wild Horse Butte. 55 miles, 25 miles. 55's: Mostly good footing. Some sandy stretches, minimal rock, some single track through badlands, lots of dirt road (Oregon Trail) with good footing. Single track trail along the Snake River, around Wild Horse Butte. Two out vet checks, both in same location. 25's: Fairly easy trail, good footing, single track and dirt roads, one out vet check Day 3, Friday, Sinker Creek Canyon. 50 miles, 30 miles. 50's: Moderate to easy trail, very scenic! VERY rocky as you ride through canyon for 5 miles. Cows/calves and low branches in canyon - no trotting through here! But take your binoculars and camera - raptor nests in canyon walls, great rock formations, pretty trail! Please walk through ranch area. Two out vetchecks in same location (5 miles from camp up Bates Creek Rd) 30's: Ride through Sinker Canyon, one out vet check on Bates Creek Rd. Day 4, Saturday, Hart Creek Canyon, 55 miles, 30 miles and Trail Ride. 55's: All vet checks in camp. Moderate trail, some climbs and rocky sections. Ride through the old homestead on Hart Creek, and along the rim above Hart Creek Canyon. Very scenic. Mixed footing - some sand, a rocky climb out of the canyon, fairly technical trail in places. 30's: One vet check in camp. Fairly technical trail, some climbs and rocky sections. Very scenic. Trail Ride: Ride the 15 mile loop down into Hart Creek and through the old Homestead. Moderately difficult. Or ride the 10 mile rim trail above Hart Canyon for an easier, but still scenic, ride. Day 5, Sunday - Picket Creek Canyon: 50 miles, 25 miles and Trail Ride. All vet checks in camp. All distances will ride through and above Picket Creek Canyon, some rocky and technical sections - but very scenic! Additional loops for 25's and 50's will have good footing and minimal difficulty. See ya there! Steph =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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