jfeiro
05-09-2009, 08:38 AM
They have some new trails here in Vernal with more on the way! Anyway, finally got out for my first ride, a little late but what ya do..... Anyhow finally broke away for a short quick ride with my dog Harley on thursday. These trails ar west of town about halfway between Vernal and lapoint. It's called the Springfield area and they are a series of trails all linking off of each other.
For my first one of the year i did the "Flying Homer. This is a short, 4.5 mile loop, non-technical trail. This is one of the best short trails i have ridden. Total ride time was probably 1.5-2 hrs. but i had many stops along the way taking pictures so actual ride time can probably be done in 45 minutes to and hour. There is very little elevation change. Most of your gain is during the first half of the ride but is hardly noticeable.
Once you reach the half-way point you can either turn left and head back or turn right and make it a much longer ride. The one thing i've noticed about the trails here in Vernal is that they all are TIGHT, TWISTY, NARROW SINGLETRACK With excellent fluidity and rhythm throughout. One very important thing to be aware about the trails in Vernal is that they are true Singletrack, no more than 12" wide and sometimes narrower. They also do not go for divots and NO off trail riding. If you do happen to make divots PLEASE FIX THEM! Thank you
I know this TR kinda sucks but kind of in a hurry. Check this link out http://utahsingletrack.com/trailmaps.aspx. The new trails aren't in the trail guides yet, only in the Google Earth maps.
So,just let me say that if anyone is or was wondering if it would be worth making a trip to Vernal for riding, just let me sum it up in one word, TOTALLY! There is plenty of camping at or near all trailheadsand the trails are well worth checking out.
Almost forgot the pics..enjoy! http://picasaweb.google.com/jfeiro3/FlyingHomer#
For my first one of the year i did the "Flying Homer. This is a short, 4.5 mile loop, non-technical trail. This is one of the best short trails i have ridden. Total ride time was probably 1.5-2 hrs. but i had many stops along the way taking pictures so actual ride time can probably be done in 45 minutes to and hour. There is very little elevation change. Most of your gain is during the first half of the ride but is hardly noticeable.
Once you reach the half-way point you can either turn left and head back or turn right and make it a much longer ride. The one thing i've noticed about the trails here in Vernal is that they all are TIGHT, TWISTY, NARROW SINGLETRACK With excellent fluidity and rhythm throughout. One very important thing to be aware about the trails in Vernal is that they are true Singletrack, no more than 12" wide and sometimes narrower. They also do not go for divots and NO off trail riding. If you do happen to make divots PLEASE FIX THEM! Thank you
I know this TR kinda sucks but kind of in a hurry. Check this link out http://utahsingletrack.com/trailmaps.aspx. The new trails aren't in the trail guides yet, only in the Google Earth maps.
So,just let me say that if anyone is or was wondering if it would be worth making a trip to Vernal for riding, just let me sum it up in one word, TOTALLY! There is plenty of camping at or near all trailheadsand the trails are well worth checking out.
Almost forgot the pics..enjoy! http://picasaweb.google.com/jfeiro3/FlyingHomer#