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Show 2 Recreation-Touri- Guide, May, 1989 st Mountain biking is ? a sport By STEVE CHRISTENSEN Sun Advocate editor the sport and develop mountain biking trails. Mountain biking is the fastest growing recreational activity in Utah, and Southeast Utah has been quick to Carbon and Emery counties also have excellent mountain biking areas, but, as yet, the areahas not been promoted as a mountain biking destination. Carbon County Leisure jump on the mountain biking movement The Moab area has gone PAINT AND BODY SHOP, INC VV &&&? Services recently sponsored theFatTire Festival in the San Rafael Swell. In 1988 the activity was held in Canyon. There are several other Cargood areas for biking in counties: bon and Emery Horse Canyon, located in the East Carbon area. This is mostly on paved road, but traffic is infrequent. The trip is fairly strenuous and should not be attempted by beginning bikers. 20-mil- ZUPONS ,tn , for the young and old alike to great lengths to promote ' f ' ' t ni ,,. t' ft? 5, . "j 4M 4 f--J 4:V Sc U f-- : r iTi-- s. ' 7 K. HOlt ' Vf'1 '&V e Sunnyside to Canyon. This trip is for the strong at heart only, as the elevation climbs 6,000 feet in less than seven miles Spring Canyon, located between Helperand Price. This is an abandoned mining road. Good for beginning bikers Little Park is a 100 mile from East Carbon to the loop Green River and back. This trip takes at least three days. It can also be driven East of Price Franklin Zupon Owner and Manager STOP AND SHOP HELPER PRICE LAKE POWELL Quality Texaco Products 0 Ice Beer Pop Picnic Supplies WATER SPORT RENTALS Jet Skis Wave Cutters RENT BY DAY, HOURorWEEK PHONE Lake Powell SWIFT 788-216- 0 Rentals through Lake Powell Swift Only in drive vehicles. There are no less than 21 water crossings on this trip. There are several routes in the San Rafael Swell, in Emery County. There is also a marked trail in the Temple Mountain area, near Goblin Valley. These areas are in Bicycle Utah, available at Castle County Travel Council. Joes Valley Reservoir to Huntington Canyon. This is a dirt road that takes the biker d through beauty. alpine mountain (Continued on Page 3) yVAVAWAVAVAVAVAVAV Mountain biking in the San Rafael is becoming an increasingly popular family pastime. wUli ULk NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY AvavavavavavavavavAV 10 MINUTE LUBE & WASH Change the oil, up to 5 qts. Change the oil filter Check & fill battery fluid Check & fill brake fluid Check air filter with this Check the breather Check & fill transmission fluid coupon Check & fill power steering fluid Expires Sat. June 17, 1989 Check & fill transfer case Check & fill trans axle Wide Variety of Oils Including Turbo and Diesel Check & fill hydraulic clutch Lubricate your car or truck Oils, Windshield Wipers and Refill Blades Check & fill differential (up to lib.) Check & fill windshield washer fluid Summer Hours: Mon. - Sat. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Vacuum inferior Car Wash 780West Price River Dr. (Next to City Market) Price. Utah 84501 - Ml .37-490- 1 FULL SERVICE $ 16.95 |