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Show 28 Recreation Guide May 2002 Explore terrains: (Continued from page 12) located in a beautiful setting facing the Book Cliffs on the east, nestled and protected from the reef on the west The trail continues toward Big Holes in Pack Saddle Gulch, then emerges into an open area passing between the broken rim of the San Rafael River and the thousand foot cliffs of Cedar Mountain on the right The course angles its way through the northern portion of the reef until it drops into Huntington Creek and Castle I Valley. After visiting the Smith Ranch homestead on the Spanish Trail, we drove south along the eastern edge of the reef, until we hit the interstate and traveled just a few miles (three miles past the Highway 24 offramp) toward the mountain. After unloading the horses, we rode onto the San Rafael . Reef toward Black Dragon Canyon. Newland pointed out that it could be a dangerous canyon to be caught in should there be a flash flood. The walls of the ledge rise quickly and the canyon narrowB. But the experience is enjoyable on abright, sunny day. o. .'. the San Rafael Reef toward Black Dragon Canyon proves to be an enjoyable, refreshing experience on a bright sunny day. But in the event a flash Riding onto x t H lor OMdobvt lUUi flood should occur, Black Dragon would become a potentially dangerous area because the ledge wafls rise sharply as the canyon narrows.' ' , Blue Cut hsi Hor R.V. RENT-A-CA- R Near Highway 6 2500 North Carbonville Rd. (between Helper & Price) . Great Cars! Great Rates! Fbr your Vacation Needs . Monthly & Weekly Rates (wrhmNahiMdiHe VnUNooiJfe Noaad Laundry facilities Available SMS&CuhMfei Met ' 396 So. Carbon Ave., Price 07-42- 00 We have a Great selection of cars at Great prices - Stop in Today! MAM-BASS- O- AUTO SALES XT -- , 0 Mi ' 435437-081- 1 435-472-38- 46 637-420- Park Helper, Utah 396 So. Carbon Ave., Price 637-420-0 . ..mi -- 2 .A S' |