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accadacca
08-25-2012, 05:41 PM
RedSpecialized and I got out today with another friend. We had a great day riding two loops. It was challenging and boy could I smell clutch when RedSpecialized was finished with uphill climbs. :haha:

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Sandstone Addiction
08-25-2012, 06:08 PM
Looks like a ton of fun. :2thumbs:
Mtnseeker1
08-25-2012, 08:48 PM
Makes me want to spoon on a 604 and head on up that way.
Nice picts.
REDFOX
08-26-2012, 07:32 PM
In terms of challenge, how did this trail compare with the Ben lomond ride that we went on earlier ?
accadacca
08-26-2012, 09:25 PM
In terms of challenge, how did this trail compare with the Ben lomond ride that we went on earlier ?
Hmmmm. Our first loop had some tough sections. I'd rate some of it 8 on a 10 scale. BL had a 9 section, just those switchbacks though as I recall. I'd say overall they are pretty similar, but BL is tougher on that switchback section. Yet AF has some pretty technical stuff too. Steep climbs over soccer ball sized rocks. Ask Ben about that...

Our second loop was 6 or 7 out of 10.
RedSpecialized
08-27-2012, 02:28 PM
Hmmmm. Our first loop had some tough sections. I'd rate some of it 8 on a 10 scale. BL had a 9 section, just those switchbacks though as I recall. I'd say overall they are pretty similar, but BL is tougher on that switchback section. Yet AF has some pretty technical stuff too. Steep climbs over soccer ball sized rocks. Ask Ben about that...

Our second loop was 6 or 7 out of 10.

I think Scott might be confused with onther ride he did before, I'm sure they were all 10's or higher. At least that is what it seemded like to me. I appreciate scott letting me tag along and having the patience to wait for my slow behind. It was a fun day forme though and I did get the clutch smoking a few times. Just glad Scott didn't post all the pics he took.
moab mark
08-30-2012, 11:41 AM
What trails did you ride? 68?
accadacca
08-30-2012, 11:10 PM
What trails did you ride? 68?
You mean which trails did I ride? :haha: Nah, J/k... :ride:

Here is my SPOT's tracks...

https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=208723876618129701582.0004c889b40ee4710716 7&msa=0&ll=40.465625,-111.611137&spn=0.090244,0.222988
Garbanzo
08-31-2012, 05:27 PM
What trails did you ride? 68?

You aren't living until you ride the 038. It's a brute!:crazycobasa:
REDFOX
08-31-2012, 08:23 PM
I think that I would prefer riding the 038 trail on my mountainbike before attempting the impossible on a motorcycle.
moab mark
09-02-2012, 09:38 AM
You aren't living until you ride the 038. It's a brute!:crazycobasa: 38 is what I meant been there got the t shirt would like to go back but am scared.:crazy:
Mtnseeker1
09-04-2012, 03:26 PM
I lost my little map:nono:
So were is 38 or 038 and I wonder if I hit any of it with the boys when I had a chance at it?

Seems to me there was a very washed out trail with 2 or 3 small water crossings that might be this one but I just don't know.
Garbanzo
09-04-2012, 07:32 PM
I lost my little map:nono:
So were is 38 or 038 and I wonder if I hit any of it with the boys when I had a chance at it?

Seems to me there was a very washed out trail with 2 or 3 small water crossings that might be this one but I just don't know.

It comes off the 157 at Rock Spring and runs around the East Side of Mill Canyon Peak. Its a blast!! In a masochistic sort of way.:crazy:
Garbanzo
09-04-2012, 07:36 PM
38 is what I meant been there got the t shirt would like to go back but am scared.:crazy:

They need to hand out new pairs of underwear at each end of the loop!:lol8:
Mtnseeker1
09-04-2012, 08:46 PM
So is it like on the edge or just real ruff or?
Garbanzo
09-04-2012, 08:52 PM
So is it like on the edge or just real ruff or?

Very rough with lots of technical sections. It's the gift that keeps on giving. :thumbup:

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Mtnseeker1
09-04-2012, 08:54 PM
Do you think I can make it through it?
Garbanzo
09-05-2012, 06:29 PM
Do you think I can make it through it?

That's your call. It's as hard as anything I've ever done.

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Mtnseeker1
09-05-2012, 07:07 PM
Hmm sounds tricky to me.
:lol8:
REDFOX
09-05-2012, 08:05 PM
Maybe when I can ride the Ben lomond switch backs without dabbing a foot than I will be ready for #38 .:haha:
Garbanzo
09-05-2012, 08:37 PM
Maybe when I can ride the Ben lomond switch backs without dabbing a foot than I will be ready for #38 .:haha:
When you ride BL without a foot down, I will kiss your feet (don't get excited). Everybody dabs on that ride!! That being said, the 38 is tougher.


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RedSpecialized
09-06-2012, 01:18 PM
When you ride BL without a foot down, I will kiss your feet (don't get excited). Everybody dabs on that ride!! That being said, the 38 is tougher.


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so what your saying is that the 38 is about as fun as a poke in the eye with a sharp stick....?
Garbanzo
09-06-2012, 07:17 PM
so what your saying is that the 38 is about as fun as a poke in the eye with a sharp stick....?

Both eyes!! It's definitely worth riding.
moab mark
09-10-2012, 05:58 AM
When you ride BL without a foot down, I will kiss your feet (don't get excited). Everybody dabs on that ride!! That being said, the 38 is tougher.


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I'll second that. 38 is an adventure. Bordering on Insane. Especially the section North of the AF road.
Garbanzo
09-10-2012, 05:33 PM
This was a quick ride two of us did last Friday. Apparently my GPS was lacking on this run, but you get the idea.
I had never gone that far South. Man, there is alot of area up there and it's all tasty.:2thumbs:

https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=212835560203901410014.0004c962367483b960eb8