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Show Guide, May 1992 Mountain biking takes off in Castle Country whats with mountain biking anyway? It seems So like all you see any more are cars by the hundreds heading for southern Utah carrying funny bikes with fat tires. Where are they going, and what are they going to Rafael Swell is beginning to get its share of attention. The Swell is located east of Castle Dale in Emery County. It is a kidneyshaped bulge formed when the earths internal forces they get there? Mountain biking is an extremely exciting way to see canyon country and keep in shape at the same time. Moab has had the corner on the mountain biking market for some time, but the San do when - .r 1115 SOUTH CARBON AVE., PRICE 637-011- 0 w cles, buttes, V' - A, s 535 EAST MAIN, PRICE 537-259- ' 8 i Whh CHEVROLET Gnuk ' -. ... A , vv . r v ; camp-groun- a HUICK DR. M.K. THAYN CHIROPRACTOR Children Babies CARE FOR: The Family Pregnancy Danger Signals of Pinched Nerves: Headache, dizziness, lou oi sleep 1. Some of the most challenging bike trails can be found Rafael Swell and west mountains. in the San Were dose by right on your way' d, d rises gently for 10 miles through Buckhorn Wash. The road is lined by a beautiful red sandstone canyon towering 500 feet above you. .After four miles, you reach some of the finest Indian writings in the state. Although they are badly vandalized, they are a treat to look at and wonder why they were created and what artist created them. Ten miles from the On your way around town today, look for McDonald's' We're always close by. Just remember, good food and good fun are right on your way ever)' day. 2. Neck pain, tight miacie 3. Pain down arm, shoulder pain 4. Numb nett In hand or feet 5. Pain between the thouider 6. Painful county-maintaine- gravel road ac ( plateaus, arches, prehistoric Indian writings and archaeological resources. The Swinging Bridge campground administered by the Bureau of Land Management makes an excellent base camp. From the Gtl Part GG 1 Otdsmobie v V Professional R.V. Repair & Service TruckAuto Service Car Rental Towing Service GMC Ko Thst Gnat GU Ftng - . :rf, f created an uplift on the earths crust. The most spectacular remnant from this uplift is the San Rafael Reef. A close look at the Swell reveals a mountain biking heaven. And the best part is its a place of beauty where you can still find peace and tranquility. It hides slot canyons, pinna- Joint, nervoucn 7. Lower back pain, hip pain bridge, the canyon ends and you find yourself on a side sagebrush flat. If you are a hardened veteran rider, turn left (southwest) at the intersection, ride to the next junction (marked by a small pumphouse building) and make another left. This improved dirt road gradually rises until it meets the San Rafael River. Suddenly, out of nowhere, you find yourself 1,200 feet above the river overlooking what locals call the Little Grand Canyon. Below, you see over 50 million years of geologic history. The Wedge overlook is one of the most spectacular views Industrial Accidents Car Accidents Insurance Cases Weight Loss Counsel Cali today for free consultation 637-045- 0 CARBON CHIROPRACTIC The BuckhornAVedge route is an CLINIC Hours: TH & 2 S by appointment 24 hour emergency call 36-mi- le out and back ride for 39 North 600 East, Price F all-da- y, 8 955 Price E. Main 637-682- 5 GOOD TIME. GREAT TASTE. RfSTI fBSa advanced riders. However, sections of it can be done by beginning riders. Another variation of the ride is to begin at the campground and follow the road downstream along the San Rafael River to Mexican Bend. |