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Owyhee High Country I and II
Come ride the trails in southwest Idaho's rugged Owyhee County!
(see also October 22-26, Owyhee Canyonlands Multiday Ride)
August 31 and September 1, 2002
Day 1: 50 miles, 30 miles, Trail Ride
Day 2: 100 miles, 55 miles, 30 miles, Trail Ride
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The Trail:
New trail!
Saturday will have a 50 mile loop with two out-vet checks. Climb to 6200 ft elevation. LD will have a 30 mile loop with one out-vet check. Climbs to 4200 feet. Some rocky stretches, pads or easyboots recommended.
Sunday will be a 55 mile loop up into the mountains with 2 out-vet checks. Climb to 6500 feet and stay high for many miles. Gorgeous scenery and vistas. 100 milers will additionally do flat desert loops in the morning and evening. 30 milers will loop back to base camp after the first out-vet check. 50-mile loop will have some rocky stretches, with one good pull up Toy Mountain, but mostly gradual ascents and descents. Pads or easyboots recommended. We will provide hay at water stops and along the trail where possible.
The Weather:
Average daily temperatures are in the mid 80's. Can be hot, will be dry. If you're not used to desert riding, bring light cotton clothes and drink drink drink.
Base Camp:
will be a large field on our ranch outside of Oreana, Idaho. Elevation 3000 feet. Horse water will be provided. Metal corrals available for $10 (reservation only, limited supply).
Dinner & Awards:
Potluck dinner and awards (something for everyone that enters) Saturday night and Sunday night. We will provide a main course both nights.
Directions:
- From I-84 West (Oregon) take exit 35 (Nampa Blvd, Hwy 55, Marsing), turn south off ramp onto Nampa Blvd. (towards Nampa). Turn left on 3rd St. and then follow signs to Hwy 45 to Murphy and Silver City.
Turn Right onto Hwy 45 (12th) and continue through Nampa to the Snake River. Hwy 45 becomes Hwy 78 after crossing the Snake River. Go LEFT on Hwy 78 towards Murphy and Grandview. Stay on Hwy 78 approx. 23 miles.
Turn right on Oreana Loop Rd. (past mile marker 42) Take first right past trailer houses onto gravel road (about 1.5 mi. from turnoff onto Oreana Loop Rd) Continue 4.5 miles to camp.
Driving time from Nampa is about 1 hour.
- From I-84 East (Utah/Wyoming) Take Exit 112 at Hammett. Follow signs to Hwy 78 West, towards Bruneau and Grandview. Continue west on 78 past Bruneau and Grandview (approx 50 miles), turn Left onto Oreana Loop Rd - paved road, just past mile marker 43. (don't take the gravel Oreana Loop Rd before this!)Take first right past trailer houses onto gravel road (about 1.5 mi. from turnoff onto Oreana Loop Rd) Continue 4.5 miles to camp.
- OR if you're coming from Boise and want to avoid driving through Nampa:
From I-84 East (Boise) take Nampa Exit 38, go left (south) off ramp. Go under freeway and turn Left at first stop-light, this road will then bend to the right and put you onto Happy Valley Rd. Follow Happy Valley Rd south for several miles, turn Right onto Bowmont Rd. Continue on Bowmont until you reach Hwy 45. Turn south on 45. Follow Hwy 45 to the Snake River. Hwy 45 becomes Hwy 78 after crossing the Snake River. Go LEFT on Hwy 78 towards Murphy and Grandview. Stay on Hwy 78 approx. 23 miles. Turn right on Oreana Loop Rd. (past mile marker 42) Take first right past trailer houses onto Bates Creek Rd.(about 1.5 mi. from turnoff onto Oreana Loop Rd) Continue 4.5 miles to camp.
- From Hwy 95 (Nevada, California) Turn right (East)off of 95 to Marsing (Hwy 55)Follow signs to Hwy 78 (to Murphy). (do not cross Snake River). Follow 78 east along the Snake River, past Murphy. Turn right on Oreana Loop Rd. (past mile marker 42) Take first right past trailer houses onto gravel road (about 1.5 mi. from turnoff onto Oreana Loop Rd) Continue 4.5 miles to camp.
Entries:
- 30 miles: $45
- 50 and 55 miles: $65
- 100 miles $100.
- Juniors half price!
- Trail Ride: $15
- Corral Rental: $10 (reservations, or first come basis)
Contact:
Ride manager: Steph Teeter. HC 79 Box 2103, Oreana, ID 83650. steph@endurance.net. 208.875.1206 or 208.834.2788.
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