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Show The Salt Lake Tribune OUTDOORS & RECREATION c8 fuesday March 26. 1996 Northern Utah 00d Unneaithtul Today Brigham City 52729 5 : Moderate Very Unneaithtul Logan ay 47h : bs Randolph 39/3 i © Wendover © 5032 jeder fae © 50/31 Paso” : 54/29 i ‘§ "had "52721 veta Moab # Se # f ee .as 57/26 0799 Air Quality city Hi Lo Prop Snow City Avalanche Condkicns «96 Banding a 39.28 WasatchFront 5-day forecast FRIDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY TODAY Sunshine and pleasant 58/36 snow likely 42/30 Southwest Utah 5-day forecast FRIDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY TODAY y—. tt yo gqyas Taiottie) wane Agooddealot Mixed clouds Mixedclouds. and sunshine. —_and sunshine. 54/28 62/32 50/28 58/32 62/36 11 degrees higher than (St George area temperatures average approx ao s A good deal of ‘Ashower early. sunshine. then some sunshine, Mixed clouds Maybe show- and sunshine. ersandmountain snow Delano Offers Fascinating Lookat History @ Continued from C-1 > Amix of clouds | Bal Hegh 64/38 Zion Park < In 1962, a snowslide broughthis sleigh out of the mountains, and that started the looking all over again.’ Wasatch Front boom townslike and the Markagunt Plateau In the 1860s, Brigham Young sent Jacob Hess and a crewto check out the confluence of Pine Creek and the Sevier River in what is now known as Bullion Canyon. They panned the river and found gold. Following Pine Creek up to Bully BoyFlat, they found an arrastra — two stones arranged so they can be dragged across each other to crush rock. This wasa tool Spaniards used for mining. Nearby, the settlers found two rotten leather sacks filled with gold ore. Rell Frederick, a historian and present-day Marysvale miner. said that when the Mormons found the arrastra, they also found veins containing highgrade gold. Once the precious metal was found, the population exploded. Some 2,000 residents lived in Bullion at an elevation of 9,000 feet and the boom town soon became the Piute County seat. Today, there are only 1,200 residents in the entire county “The whole region was honeycombed with rich ore.” wrote Dale Morgan, Utah historian. ‘Miners and promoters poured into the area. The eastern part of Beaver County was the solid. aloof Mormon farmers and stock- raisers. In the western part were the brawling. fortune-hunting miners. In the 1930s, several men camped at the 11,000-foot-high mine, intending to prospect through the winter. All the miners agreed to put the gold they found in a can, planningto split it after winter. One man namedTahaybe- came sick. The other miners put him on sleigh and had a horse or dog pull him down the hill for medical help. When the snowran out, he tied the sleigh to three said the ear-old Johnson. The mine I've got is kind of a hobby. Actually, it's quite hard work for a man myage. These days, visitors looking for a taste of the old mining atmosphere can drive six miles west of Marysvale up Bullion Canyon toa miner's park. There, visitors can enjoylooking at old mining equip- ment, a rebuilt portal and shaft, a Cattle and sheep graze the lower meadows below Delano Peak. Canyon is popular with campers Word-of-mouth records of Tusharsthat are as large as a big man’s fist,” he said. “Then, of In the summer, the top of Beaver hikers and ATVusers who enjoy the nearby Paiute ATVtrail named the Tushari ing and play cards. One yearly ) ¢ Palm Spnngs Pittsbu CoeneMe Portland OR Providence 7 005 Philadelphia 48 9 32 ci 7” 69 68 a? 55 58 1 003 s ninaancntiéannion 58 . i 70 475 = ae : a35 59 50 79 57 38 56 39 a8 33 pc S 50 65 53 2B 6 019 33 45 23.057 37 35 30 61 84 52 47 ‘ 46 39 pc 68 52s 42 15 72 47 < te Fairbanks sb0F0 Hartford tee jouston Indianapolis | Jackson, MS Kanaas City 53 20 80 29p¢ WYOMING— 19-10. Tr 43-15 pe 40 25 pc 12,1 Tr 42 11 pe 19 7 Little Rock Los Angeles 29 pc 62 pe 44c 22 pe 45 sh 26s oul 3ee459s5 24s as 258 15 st 65 p 208 54 905 Tr 43 30 pc sh-showers, t-thunderstorms. r-rain. sf-snowfumes. sn-snow, Lice, Prep -previpttation, Tr-trace. Meadows Ski Resort near the top of Beaver Canyon east of Beaver. The mountain visible above the resort is Mt. Holly. Work your wayaround the westside of Mt. Holly and into the sad- dle that separates that mountain with Delano Peak to the north. Ski up to that ridge and then follow the ridge to the north. Near the top of the rocky peak, you will likely need to take off highest point which is marked bya mailbox. Backcountry Guidefor Hiking and Horseback Ridng, also suggests finding the Craig Hansell/The Salt Lake Tribune Trail guide Gary Moulton,in red, watchesasdriver attempts “2” Turn on the Moab Rim Trail. Interest Builds in Moab Jeep Safari Griffin Creek Access to the Skyline Trail, 1.2 miles north of Big John Flat lower in the Canyon. The author suggests walking a half-mile in from the trailhead where the pathway narrows and then look up to plan one of severaldifferent approaches to the sum- mit. There are no formal trails. Access to the trailheads is also available by driving west on State High- way 153 from Junction off S. 89. This is road is closed during the winter. however. Difficulty: From the Elk Meadowsparking lot, this ski tour or hike involves an elevation gain of about 2,500 feet. Hiking the Skyline Trail from Big John Flatinvolves moreof anelthe hike or ski tour is sur- event for the groupis the hunt for -38 30 059 45 7 29 39 008 38 2005 33 52 5252 try skiing is available through early June most years. Park at the upper parking lot at the Elk retaryof the interior under Presi- cause of the imagined resemblance of the peaksto the tusks of the boar, although legend also suggests there was an ancient tribe of Indians who lived there Milwa: Milwaukee . ne eee ce Nearer New Orleans 82 57 New York Norfolk 73 Oklahoma City 37 23 e ome tee wo s o eS 49 003 39 a7 Tr 88 27 044 2B 39 45 44 0.05 ref ‘a Length: Approximately evation gain. For one of the tallest peaks in the state. dent U.S. Grant. The Tushar Mountains were so named be- 3 Batimore Coe foe Caseetor Charleston seven miles. Trailheads: Cross coun- Delano Peak was named for Columbus Delano, who wasthe sec- course, playing in the mine and being on the hill is better than working for a living.” Frederick and other Marysvale miners gather every Tuesdayafternoon to swapstories, talk min- ae @ If You Go M. Biddle, author of Fishlake National Forest, I'm actually a dairy farmer,” 6 Weather(W): s-sunny. pop peak before reaching the wheelbarrow and shovel on HI s 66 & — Minneapols 24 n Car pscyalved SD Siar atin pe aN took Springs: 19 Tayhaydied a fewdayslater, never revealing the whereabouts of the gold. “In 1962, a snowslide brought his sleigh out of the mountains, and that started the looking all over again,” said Frederick. A few mines remain open on a small scale. Many old-time minsuch as yale dairy farmer Joel Johnson, still spend their free time prospecting with a gold in the can andit was gone Though Frederick has lost a brother and a lung to the work. miningstill holds an attraction. aire The evening Tahay left camp the other miners went to put their once workedin the Bullion area. gold nuggets being found in the n6 Casper Evanston Cheyenne trees, and carveda star in one of the trees. hiking trail and car tour. Famed outlaw Butch Cassidy \asVegas your skis and walk the last few hundred yards. There is one slightly lower false eS day U.S. 89 between the Tushars a can of gold lost from the Tushars’ Wedge Mine. 36 22 Tr 54 258 SantaFe Te —_and sunshine. RELLFREDERICK Historian and miner Alta and Park City Spaniards first discovered gold in the canyons on the east side of the Tushars. The main Spanish Trail wound its way near present- ees eee = a 60/34 54/30 64/32 52/28 ie NEVADA ely Myers, y Florida Hi Lo W City a decane amma . Cerstad 51. 3083 349 SATURDAY = TODAY vay nis! ty . — eo: overall southwest region) forecastFRIDAY Utah 5-day SoutheastWEDNESDAY THURSDAY : r 85 5 inin Fort Unseasonably cold weather will persist across the Midwest and Great La 23 ST 40 Bangs GreatFals 26 -9 96 10 Kalapel 337 43.2 35-9497 141 W.Missoula Yellwstone 29 -12 | Mixed clouds ersandmoun- 4 2 ‘6 2 00453S2pe eo) Hi High: March levels. Showers will affect coastal portions of the Guif of Mexico 0 oo ae aa e ore! 2 tone Lewsion 402155. Pocatslo 41 1451 Rexburg 40 10 a 53 SunValey 36 11 Twin Fi NPE St Pe MONTANA SATURDAY sunshine Yesterday's National Extremes ana, in Butte, But Montan: City Louisville aan Bi 4 Clouds and limitedsun; it may shower 56/38 and sunshine tain snow 8 234 -23 Phoenix «78-50 Tucson 75 42 ~—SaLORADO BMT ya Pro? Maybe show. Assoae caer SATURDAY Amixture ot clouds and sunshine 50/34 Colder: some Hi Lo Prep. Hi Low Cee - : ey ~~ patchy clouds: jy, re eee mea Sunshine recent days 52/34 cs 23 All maps, forecasts anddata provided by AccuWeather. inc. © 1996 Apr17 i Today Viaerdey Todas Yesterday wighmy ondionse6460000r Tecnpersiiires are today's highs/tonight’s lows warmerthan Apr10 " en 4S Apr3 Mar 26 Moonset pee Bullfrog = i. en 1 Low: f Ju 1879 ea cara 54128 / id ; is Tr 1/26 sods */ ( Last Full First 8 sanoigen * ther * Pee ng ones St a Manner = Brice 51728 prisingly easy, but will take up a good part of one day. There can be a danger of avalanches after a heavy snowso taking “pieps’’ as a precaution is a good idea. ByCraig Hansell THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE Slowly driving over someof the most spectacular red-rock terrain in America has becomea tradition of the Red Rock 4-Wheelers Easter Jeep Safari. The 30th annual Safari, scheduled Saturday through April 7. expected to fill Moab motel rooms and attract more than 1,600 vehicles from all points of the fourwheel-drive compass. This year, 30 different trails have been scheduled for use during the nine-dayevent Drivers have an opportunity to experience backcountry “roads” from the easy to the absurd as they travel daily convoy routes which start in or near Moab. Each trail is rated from 1 (All weather road, 4WD not needed) to 4+ defined by Jack Bickers as routes for driving “By World Class Yahoo Jeepers not much concerned with vehicle durability or personal safety About 10 percent of vehicles driving the 4+ routes have major mechanical failures of axles. gears or driveshafts on those trails. ore difficult trails are generally popular and keepdriv- ers tinkering with vehicle modifi- cations to enhancetheir suitability for the demanding Moab terrain Locking axles, low-pressure tires and lowgearing are popular modifications that allow drivers to successfully ascend routes like the Moab Rim Trail Since all routes are assigned on a first-comelottery system, drivers who haven't sent in the $30 registration fee (good for driving on one trail for one day) may not be able to drive the desired route on the dayselected An additional $10 is charged for each additional day of Safari wae We are getting pretty well fled up,” said Bur Knight, repre- senting the 380-member Red Rock 4-Wheelers. ‘Friday [April 5] is filled but we have other openings if people aren't fussy. About 1,600 drivers, including numberof vehicles. Each route will be guided by one of 125 Red Rock 4-Wheeler volunteers. Land managers praise the Red Rock members fortheir efforts to promote Tread Lightly land-use and for keeping the area clean. Theclub has received awards for its care of the land and has been granted a five year permit from the Bureau of Land Management The Easter Jeep Safari is expected to continue at least through the 35th annual event TheSafari also uses Utah schoo! trustland, takes one trip over Elephant Hill in Canyonlands National Park and anothertrip down Hole in the Rock Road in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. There are 1,300 rooms in Moab and 1,300 campsitesin the area tc accomodate Jeep Safari and some from as far away as Germany and Lichtenstein, had already signed up (as of last Thursday). That numberis at least 100 more spring break visitors. But reservations or alternate plans are recommended This time of year Moab, is an than those registered at the same time last year If any driver cancels from one of the planned trips, the spot will for Wasatch Front recreationists as well as visitors from Colorado. Mountain bikers, hikers and four not be filled and the trip will be run with fewer than theallotted increasingly popular destination wheelers all are attracted to th unique scenic beautyof the area |
