The Hilltopper was ready to go for a ride. I knew from previous rides the bike was a strong off-road ride but the ride, due its low ground clearance was an issue where I ride. Too many rocks and boulders.
I choose to ride in the Cebola National Park, Zuzax ( Zoo-Zacks) area. Not known for many trails, but a good dirt road ride of many miles.
I took over 600 photos, and edited them down to 62, as most were boring dirt road images.
The dirt road climbs up to a mesa about 1,500 feet and levels off for several miles. Landowners have closed off the dirt road with posted signs, which I need to check with the Park Rangers, if that is legal? If not, you can be sure I will continue on down the road.
I started the climb up the dirt road. The engine pulled hard and the new rear tire really dug in and never slipped once on the road.
As I climbed the road I was looking for the 2nd trail head, as the map said there was one about 1/2 way up.
The Hilltopper moved up the road with almost no effort. The throttle was at 1/2 and sped the mini to 15 MPH with no issues. The road was rough as it is used by all the residents every day.
The trail head is off to my right, but the maker is no longer visible. I kept on riding up the mesa.
I found the trail head, and it was in fact closed. But only at the top of the mesa. Strange. I rode in a little and turned back. It was obvious that the trail here was under restoration. Out here in NM, this takes decades to recover.
I continued up and out at the summit as the road goes for many miles.
The Posted signs started to show up. Some were on side roads, others were on the main Forrest Road.
This owner had warning signs threatening anyone who drove through. As written, I will check with the Rangers to see if he can legally do this, If not, he can KMA.
I turned around and rode over to a neat field where I have done many HAM radio POTA's (Parks On The Air) transmissions all over the country and Canada.
I rode back down to the trailer to pick up the first trail-head. I know this trail is not something for the faint-of-heart. I knew I could not do 90% of it due to massive rock ledges.
I decided to go back up the dirt road to try to find the other trail. I did see it about 3/4 the way up the mesa to my right. I had to cut across the brush to get to
it.
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I choose to ride in the Cebola National Park, Zuzax ( Zoo-Zacks) area. Not known for many trails, but a good dirt road ride of many miles.
I took over 600 photos, and edited them down to 62, as most were boring dirt road images.
The dirt road climbs up to a mesa about 1,500 feet and levels off for several miles. Landowners have closed off the dirt road with posted signs, which I need to check with the Park Rangers, if that is legal? If not, you can be sure I will continue on down the road.
I started the climb up the dirt road. The engine pulled hard and the new rear tire really dug in and never slipped once on the road.
As I climbed the road I was looking for the 2nd trail head, as the map said there was one about 1/2 way up.
The Hilltopper moved up the road with almost no effort. The throttle was at 1/2 and sped the mini to 15 MPH with no issues. The road was rough as it is used by all the residents every day.
The trail head is off to my right, but the maker is no longer visible. I kept on riding up the mesa.
I found the trail head, and it was in fact closed. But only at the top of the mesa. Strange. I rode in a little and turned back. It was obvious that the trail here was under restoration. Out here in NM, this takes decades to recover.
I continued up and out at the summit as the road goes for many miles.
The Posted signs started to show up. Some were on side roads, others were on the main Forrest Road.
This owner had warning signs threatening anyone who drove through. As written, I will check with the Rangers to see if he can legally do this, If not, he can KMA.
I turned around and rode over to a neat field where I have done many HAM radio POTA's (Parks On The Air) transmissions all over the country and Canada.
I rode back down to the trailer to pick up the first trail-head. I know this trail is not something for the faint-of-heart. I knew I could not do 90% of it due to massive rock ledges.
I decided to go back up the dirt road to try to find the other trail. I did see it about 3/4 the way up the mesa to my right. I had to cut across the brush to get toit.
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