Paiute Trail (North/West portion)

[BruteForce]

I took last Friday off to get in one last Paiute ride before the snow falls. The weather could not have been better.

I staged at the 01 trail near the Fremont Indian Museum.

From there, I rode the 01 to all the way North to the Sand Rock Ridge area (03 trail)., following the 03 into Fillmore.

I went to the Maverick at the south end of town for a quick fuel refill and some food.

From there, I wheeled all the way South into Kanosh and went up the 06 past Adelaide campground. From there, I took the 97 trail, connected back to the 01 and from the 01 to the 10 into Joseph.

From the I70 into Joseph, I found a side trail that paralleled I-70 all the way until I connected to the 76.

I followed the 76 back to the lower Max Reid Gate and back on the 01 to FISP.

What a great ride! I totaled about 120 miles that day!

A few photos:

[hemingray]

Nice! I'm with you - ride 'til you can't. The days are shorter, but the scenery sure is nice. I'm envious of how you have so many trails - it's nearly impossible in the Tahoe to make a decent loop. Everything is out and back and every stub road counts for some mileage!

Thanks for the pix!

[GrizzlyGuy]

You have too much fun out there, BruteForce! Beautiful pictures. I've been on all the trails you mentioned except for this one:

From the I70 into Joseph, I found a side trail that paralleled I-70 all the way until I connected to the 76.

The Paiute trail map doesn't show that side trail, Joseph is supposed to be a dead end so we've never ridden down to it. If you happen to have a track log showing that side trail, I'd love to have it for my collection.

[BruteForce]

You have too much fun out there, BruteForce! Beautiful pictures. I've been on all the trails you mentioned except for this one:

From the I70 into Joseph, I found a side trail that paralleled I-70 all the way until I connected to the 76.

The Paiute trail map doesn't show that side trail, Joseph is supposed to be a dead end so we've never ridden down to it. If you happen to have a track log showing that side trail, I'd love to have it for my collection.

Correct, it's not on the map. It's not labeled either - until you come out the other side on Clear Creek Road (pavement). At first, I was certain I was on an illegal local-created trail, until I saw the sign at the end.

The trail starts at the fence just before you go under the freeway bridge (on your right as you're about to go under the freeway). From there, you can connect to the 76 trail (go right to drive on pavement or go left and enjoy that awesome 76 trail).

Edited to add: Trail is roughly at this location: N 38° 37.520 W 112° 13.760. View this in Google Earth and you'll see it. I'm still convinced this trail isn't quite legit - as it followed the I70 fence and was pretty gnarly. Ride at your own risk/peril.

[EigerMike]

great pics!thanks for sharing