Every time I consider a trip up the Sheep trail I go into the, “this trail is nice, but really easy” mode. Then we run the trail and it all comes back to me. What an amazing area, views off ledges and mountaintops that make you say “Really?” Overlooks that cover hundreds of miles, rocky meadows covered with flowers, the scent of Christmas whisking through the air from the majestic pines; I’m not helping my case am I. Did I mention that the trail had been washed out, and that the ruts were deep enough to swallow 38’s?  That the trail leader became wedged in a rut and rock stacking was required? Ya, that was a little embarrassing, not really the best line on that section, but it made for a good adventure. Sometimes taking the “Hard” line will bite you in the ____ (fill in your body part choice)

The trailhead is a few hundred yards outside of Manti, to the south. The climb from the highway is steep and long. It winds through trees and eventually pops out to some open areas with staggering views. The high altitude point of the trail was on Skyline drive where we reached 10950 feet. With that kind of altitude comes the accompanying bizarre weather. We took a hard hit for about 30 min. Hail, rain, and some very nice wind and then it was gone. Hellooo mud! Really it wasn’t too bad mud wise; it was only a $6 car wash.

The route we used this year was from Manti to skyline drive then to Ferrin reservoir, down 12mile/ Mayfield canyon on what the GPS calls E Canyon Rd., and finished up down town Mayfield. We had a small but varied group of Jeeps this year. Link Hebrew brought his scrambler and a box of maps. (Thank goodness) There were 3 JK’s and one TJ. We made good time and were back in the SL valley by about 5pm.

You know how I always say how great the trip was, don’t miss it next time blah blah blah?  Well it was, and you shouldn’t we all had a great time and escaped any and all damage, be it mechanical, sheet metal or mental.

Stay tune for our next adventure:

What about a nice night run out to the snakes, Rattlesnake then on to Black rock Canyon to Little Moab then home on Redwood Road. We can see what the time looks like after Rattlesnake and go from there. How about Sept 10^th Sat night? I’m thinking we leave around 6pm and go till we drop.

Next up will be our annual Moab trip Oct 14^th and 15^th. It looks like there is a 5k run or something in Moab that weekend so get a room ASAP. We will use the Portal RV Resort as our headquarters again. Give Doug or his highly qualified staff a call if you would like to stay at the park. Tell him you are with Teraflex and he will take care of you.

435-259-6108. “take care of you?” hummm!

Wood Out

But wait, all is not lost, lets hit Manti instead. Same bat time same bat station, only we will head the other way. The trail is very similar to Providence, not that hard at all, but very scenic. The area is one to behold, if you haven’t been there you owe it to yourself. We will wind up on Skyline Drive, then drop down another canyon to come out. (yes it has a name, I just can’t remember it right now, give me a break).

So lets review, August 27th, we leave Teraflex at, 6:30 AM. We then head for Manti the trail starts just outside of town. If you are meeting us in Manti, meet at the Top Stop at 8:30 AM. Bring your own food/lunches whatever you’ll need that day. We will be back in town, SLC, by 7 or 8pm.
Lets do this

Wood out

When: June 4, 2011
Where: Miller Motorsports Park

Printable Show Flyer
Registration Form

That’s Right, Salt Lake’s best off-road show is back again! We will have the show at the Miller Motorsports Park Off-Road Course again this year. Last year’s show was awesome! we had a huge turnout, everyone was able to run portions of the course, try the RTI ramp, and many walked away with a trophy. Don’t miss this year’s event, it promises to be better than the last.
We will be having a huge raffle to raise money for the Utah 4 Wheel Drive Association. 100% of all proceeds will go towards keeping YOUR trails open!

Pre-registration is $15 (Before May 15th), or $25 (May 16th through the day of the show).
Registration is filling up fast, so don’t wait to register or you might be too late!
See you there!

The TeraFlex LCG PreRunner is Fast – Awesome – Fast!

Part 1 is the front

Part 2 is the rear