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San Rafael Swell - Central Utah

Discussion in 'Off-Roading & Trails' started by Box Rocket, Mar 12, 2012.

  1. Mar 12, 2012 at 5:35 PM
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    Box Rocket

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    Spent a few days with some fellow club members in the San Rafael Swell this past weekend. Had a great time and spectacular weather. We base camped at the Lone Warrior campsite not far from I-70 and spent our first day exploring the Lucky Strike and Dirty Devil mines and then drove down to Temple Mountain. My brother and I left the group and spent a few hours in Goblin Valley as well. Yesterday we packed up and headed home taking the scenic route through Black Dragon Canyon and saw some petroglyphs and a really cool cave that is completely hidden from the canyon floor. We exited back near I-70 and back to Green River to gas up and head home.

    It was just what I needed for a few days. I didn't plan on giving a more detailed report, but just share lots of pictures instead. Was busy driving so I don't have a lot of action shots but tons of the scenery. Hope you enjoy them.

    Gassing up in Green River before heading into the Swell
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    Set up at the Lone Warrior campsite
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  2. Mar 12, 2012 at 5:36 PM
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    At the Lucky Strike
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  3. Mar 12, 2012 at 5:36 PM
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  4. Mar 12, 2012 at 5:37 PM
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  5. Mar 12, 2012 at 5:38 PM
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    Then it was on to the Dirty Devil mine
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    Walking into Goblin Valley
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  6. Mar 12, 2012 at 5:39 PM
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    Back at the Lone Warrior
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    On our way to Black Dragon Canyon
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  7. Mar 12, 2012 at 5:39 PM
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    Sweet pics!
     
  8. Mar 12, 2012 at 5:40 PM
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    In the canyon near the Petroglyphs
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    petroglyphs
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    more petroglyphs
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    the dragon
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    the cave
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    That is all. :)
     
  11. Mar 13, 2012 at 1:04 AM
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    Wow, these are amazing pictures. Now I'm jealous.
     
  12. Mar 13, 2012 at 6:50 AM
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    Sweet pics man! I spent a few days in the San Rafeal Swell a couple years back. IT was a canyon hiking trip and not offroad, but definitely a sweet place!
     
  13. Mar 13, 2012 at 1:30 PM
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    Wow awesome post! Looks like an amazing area. I am jealous of you southern Utah folks. I have really started to fall in love with Utah in the last couple years. Pics like these remind me of that.

    I should say those of you who have easy access to that part of Utah, just realized you dont live in the southern part... oops
     
  14. Mar 13, 2012 at 1:42 PM
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    so much WOW going on here!

    amazing pics! thanks for sharing....looks like an excellent adventure!...better than bill & ted's to say the least :rimshot:

    so many great things to say about so many of those photos so i'm just going to say awesome! and leave it at that...
     
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    Beautiful.
     
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    Wow! So jelly right now... One day I will get out of pa and make it out there.
     
  17. Mar 13, 2012 at 3:15 PM
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    great pictures man, the petroglyfs are my favorite part
     
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    :D Very Nice! Been to Goblin Vally a few times...miss those weekends! Thanks for sharing.
     
  19. Mar 13, 2012 at 7:09 PM
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    Looks like fun!

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    Great photos to boot. Thanks for bringing us along for the ride.

    How did the new spare carrier work out for you? Any more changes needed?
     
  20. Mar 13, 2012 at 8:15 PM
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    That whole area is in my back yard, those pics definately make me want to take many more road trips and adventures!
     

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