Gold Bar Rim and a little of the Golden Spike trails.

On The Way.

We gathered at the north end of town and headed north on 191 for about 9 miles where we turned at a large parking area where we stopped to air down.
From there we followed a dirt road south along the cliffs.

The road takes us into a large high valley.

We stopped to take pictures of this rock formation called the Gooney Bird.

The Trail.

Eventually we came to the trail head. This trail leads to three different trails. We will only be on two of them.

The trail starts out rough.

It is just the normal stuff.
Ledges

Slick rock.

Steep climbs.

Steep down grades.

Great views.

A Waterfall.

When it was my turn we hooked a strap to the back of my jeep just as a precaution against the possibility of doing a front flip.

It turned out not to be a problem.

Heading for the Rim.

Once we got past the Waterfall we cruised along the trail.

More climbs.

and slick rock

and lots more ledges.

Eventually we arrived at the rim.

This is the highest view point of all the trails in the area.

Here is the view south.

This is looking north.

Golden Spike Trail.

We left the overlook and headed for the Golden Spike trail.

We get a nice view of the Colorado River.

Lunch at the Double Whammy.

Double Whammy is an obstacle that most short jeeps can’t make it over.

We stopped here for lunch.

Dennis M gave it a try but after a few times he gave up.

Greg tried a different spot and after a couple attempts made it up the step.

Time to Head Back.

After lunch we started back along the trail.
Same stuff, different direction.

A Broken Jeep.

This is something you don’t want to happen out here. This jeep has a broken steering box. The guy had to go back to town, get the parts and fix it out here.

Back at the Waterfall.

Eventually we were back at the waterfall.

The jeeps with front lockers all made it up.

When it came to my turn we hooked a strap to my jeep to help get me up the fall.

After the waterfall we continued to the highway.

Once we were at the parking area again we aired up the tires and headed for “Zax Family Restaurant” for Pizza and a salad bar. The salad bar was ho hum and the Pizza about the same as what you would find at Pizza Hut.

A good day.