dirt dame 559 Posted May 9, 2023 On 4/26/2023 at 8:35 PM, Joemerica said: North end of McCain Valley Road there is a little known campground called Cottonwood. Before the rain there is a passable single track near there down to the valley and S2. I've never been down but I'm curious. Likely beyond my riding abilities. That camp ground would be fun for an SDAR meet/camp. Almost no one goes back that far. Ton of single track around McCain. Just a word to the wise. Cottonwood campground has a lot of equestrians camping there. Some motorcyclists camp back there from time to time, but probably not a good mix of bikes and horses. If somebody complains, you know who will probably lose the argument. Should probably not discuss trails specific to this area on a public forum. Just sayin'.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bubbagums 42 Posted May 10, 2023 A friend tried making it to the valley floor but nearly died and had to have his (and 2 other) motorcycles airlifted out by helicopter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirt dame 559 Posted May 10, 2023 (edited) 10 hours ago, Bubbagums said: A friend tried making it to the valley floor but nearly died and had to have his (and 2 other) motorcycles airlifted out by helicopter. Phantom Canyon article way back in the early 2000s. I know the exact trail and spot. http://www.dirtfocus.com/photos2003/09-28_MacCain/mccain_index.htm Edited May 10, 2023 by dirt dame 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bp619 104 Posted May 10, 2023 On 4/26/2023 at 9:18 PM, Avisan said: I know a few people who tried getting from McCain across to S2 unsuccessfully. And I know zero people who made it across. Done it multiple times if you know the right trail it's not bad but it's a one way. 100% illegal and I have been stopped by a ranger before there so don't do it it's heavily patrolled especially in a certain mating season 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Biker Jones 27 Posted May 10, 2023 4 hours ago, dirt dame said: Phantom Canyon article way back in the early 2000s. I know the exact trail and spot. http://www.dirtfocus.com/photos2003/09-28_MacCain/mccain_index.htm Wow. What a story and good reminder to be prepared and let folks know where you plan to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goofy Footer 539 Posted May 10, 2023 43 minutes ago, Biker Jones said: Wow. What a story and good reminder to be prepared and let folks know where you plan to go. And well, maybe be cautious about riding the desert in the heat of summer - the high was 102F that day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
350thumper 336 Posted May 11, 2023 Guys , No illegal riding. Please don't do it (without contacting me first) . I do not condone illegally riding especially in the desert or mountains . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zubb 1061 Posted May 11, 2023 That story should be required reading for all riders here in the S.W. One mechanical, from one bike can change everyone’s fate, as the groups water supply drains away while they sit in the sun, waiting. . . . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites