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Kent K25
09-06-2008, 10:05 PM
If I hadn't already pulled the trigger on the GPS last night I certainly would have after today's ride.

I started out at the south end of the Bearclaw Poppy trail with the intention of riding up to the North end (Green Valley) Trailhead. Well little did I know there are just SO many stinking options and different routes you can take that it is REALLY easy to get off the main Bearclaw trail and get on a side route, and even off into the Stucki Springs trail. Once I had gone so far north that I was sure I was further north than the Three Fingers of Death I decided to try and head west to get back towards Bearclaw. Too bad I just ended up finding Dirt Bike tracks that were deep and hard to navigate. I eventually gave up and heading back west (walking across the terrain) to get to the other trail that I'd been on before. At least I knew it would get me back to where I came from.

So the ride back was a bit better marked and a lot more fun to ride (a lot more downhill). All in all a fun ride but could have been better. I turned what UMB reports as an 11 mile out and back ride into a 14.56 mile ride :)

Now for the pics....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v292/QuenteK25/Bear%20Claw%20-%20Stucki%20-%20Lost/P1010271.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v292/QuenteK25/Bear%20Claw%20-%20Stucki%20-%20Lost/P1010272.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v292/QuenteK25/Bear%20Claw%20-%20Stucki%20-%20Lost/P1010278.jpg
^Before I got lost....hence the smile and the Bogley shirt

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v292/QuenteK25/Bear%20Claw%20-%20Stucki%20-%20Lost/P1010282.jpg
^Little Desert Horned Lizard similar in size to the one I have at home.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v292/QuenteK25/Bear%20Claw%20-%20Stucki%20-%20Lost/P1010283.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v292/QuenteK25/Bear%20Claw%20-%20Stucki%20-%20Lost/P1010285.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v292/QuenteK25/Bear%20Claw%20-%20Stucki%20-%20Lost/P1010286.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v292/QuenteK25/Bear%20Claw%20-%20Stucki%20-%20Lost/P1010288.jpg
^Another Critter from the ride, little guy almost met my front tire on accident.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v292/QuenteK25/Bear%20Claw%20-%20Stucki%20-%20Lost/PostRide.jpg
^After the ride, another Bogley shirt shot, happy to be home.
theking648
09-06-2008, 10:58 PM
:roflol: lolz. i'm sorry that i couldn't go.. i was busy working all day.

i have a few friends that want to go on it in 2 weeks so maybe we'll be able to take you the right way.. :lol8:

i plan on screwing around alot the second time.
blueeyes
09-07-2008, 07:23 AM
I like the little horny toad.
Kent K25
09-07-2008, 08:02 AM
Here's another one for ya...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v292/QuenteK25/Bear%20Claw%20-%20Stucki%20-%20Lost/P1010281.jpg
accadacca
09-07-2008, 01:11 PM
Shaaawooooot! :five:
blueeyes
09-07-2008, 02:17 PM
They are soooo stinking cute!!! I've had a couple as pets. I love lizzards, and the horny toad is my favorite.

Thanks for the second photo!
blueeyes
09-07-2008, 02:21 PM
Actually, my favorite was the skink we had for about 18 months. Oh I haven't been lizzard hunting in years! Hmmm may have to remedy that.
Kent K25
09-07-2008, 02:24 PM
They are soooo stinking cute!!! I've had a couple as pets. I love lizzards, and the horny toad is my favorite.

Thanks for the second photo!

Sounds like you need to visit this thread....

http://www.bogley.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=13675
blueeyes
09-07-2008, 02:32 PM
Now I really want one! Cute vid, cute little guy.
greyhair biker
09-07-2008, 04:00 PM
Very cool trail! This is one of the ones I want to hit when I am fully healed to ride (next year :frustrated: )
tallsteve
09-08-2008, 07:36 AM
That's a very fun trail and I can see how you could get lost- there are tracks running every which way.
Gixxer
09-08-2008, 07:44 AM
great trail

my buddy snapped some pics of a Gila Monster right by the 3 Fingers-of-Slow-Excruciating-Poisonous-Death

catch THAT
Kent K25
09-08-2008, 10:30 AM
great trail

my buddy snapped some pics of a Gila Monster right by the 3 Fingers-of-Slow-Excruciating-Poisonous-Death

catch THAT

Now I'm jealous. I keep my eyes peeled on every trail for Gila Monsters. Never seen one in person and would love to come across one.
Gixxer
09-08-2008, 12:34 PM
great trail

my buddy snapped some pics of a Gila Monster right by the 3 Fingers-of-Slow-Excruciating-Poisonous-Death

catch THAT

Now I'm jealous. I keep my eyes peeled on every trail for Gila Monsters. Never seen one in person and would love to come across one.


same here
I would probably try to catch it and sneak it back home
(just kidding, Fish and Game officers)