BACKCOUNTRY XCURSION ROUTES are provided by the Ministry of Wild on the Path Adventure Projects and provide Men's and Family Events. It is an opportunity for fellow adventures to enjoy a community of folks who desire to thrive as leaders personally, in their tribe, and those around them.
ADVENTURE CHALLENGES are what we call 'run what ya brung' events and we mean it! The events are for men who love discovery, exploration, new experiences, community, and the pursuit of God's heart. It is open to all levels of wildness! You can camp in tents, rv's, in a hammock, or off the back of a motorcycle. You might be the guy who sleeps in his car, or right on the ground. It's all good! During any event you will find us gathering together, usually around a fire and challenging ourselves to become better leaders in our lives, homes, and communities. Below you will find all the information you need to be a part of this Wild on the Path experience.
June 28-30 Men's Adventure •Scott River • Forks of the Salmon rivers • and the Trinity RiversINFO: This Xcursion is fast paced, remote and is long in the tooth. If you are traveling by vehicle you may want to cut it short or make a mutiole day trip out of it by camping out in this remote wilderness. On a motorcycle or in a vehicle it takes approximately 6 to 8 hrs to complete the route in one day and is by far the most remote, scenic ride in the Pacific Northwest offering historical points of interest, old towns and several places for horizon viewing of the Marble, Trinity, and Klamath Mountain Ranges. These are the curviest, most remote, single lane paved roads, all located in the Scott River, Salmon Forks, and Trinity River Canyons. The terrain is rugged and often straight up and down along the roadside. If you are afraid of heights or suffer from vertigo then we will just say that this is a choice for the more adventurous traveler.
Departure Time: 7:00am from Medford, OR. (Location to be determined). Recommended for early morning departure and into the evening travel especially during late mid to late Fall if you are diong it in a day. Springtime offers snow capped mountains and rushing rivers, June to July offers Wild Red Bud Bush and swimming holes, late September to October yield excellent Fall Color foliage. Mileage: This Xcursion in its long form is approximately 320.0 miles and offer approximately 120 mile day Xcursions of 3 days. Fuel Points: Hornbrook, Fort Jones, Etna, Cecilville, Gazelle, Medford. Food: Dotty's • Denny's Brewery Etna, has a Ray's Market and a Doller Store Highlights: The Marble Mountain Wilderness • Trinity Alps Wilderness • Siskiyou Wilderness Campgrounds: Big Flat Campground • East Fork Campground • Hidden Horse Campground • Hotelling Campground • Idlewild Campground • Indian Scotty Campground • Kangaroo Lake Campground • Lovers Camp Campground • Matthews Creek Campground • Mulebridge Campground • Red Bank Campground •Shadow Creek Campground • Trail Creek Campground • Bridge Flat River Access If you want our private locations for camping and any hidden gems, or swimming holes, then call us at Wild on the Path after you have made a donation! We will be camping in one of the hidden places on this Event. How Difficult is the Route? This BXR is without a doubt best enjoyed by motorcyclist's of a more adventurous nature. However the route is great in SUV's and 4x4's for anyone wanting a great day trip or Hiking Destination. There are many offshoot adventures on this route that will keep you returning for years to come! On this route many of the roads are in remote areas and reach mid to upper range elevations where road maintenance is minimal or sometime non-existent. You can expect to cover sections of road with some loose rocks, steep drop-offs, and other challenges like maintaining your focus! Road conditions change in each season and based on the recent weather. When you see signs that read, “Roads maybe impassable when wet or icey”, use caution, roads become very slick and can be impassable. You may also encounter sections that have trees or branches, landslides and flashfloods over the road. There are alternate "easier" routes around a few of the most challenging sections when these conditions and weather make travel difficult. Need to Know: Always Fuel previous to your departure! Don't forget camera gear. Thunderstorms are always possible. Be Prepared! This Adventure Saturday is also a 2-3 day BXR and can be done with an experienced companion. Contact us for more information. Hiking Trails: See Klamath National Forest Backpacking and Day Hiking For More Information Contact: Klamath National Forest • Salmon/Scott River Ranger District Helpful Links: WIld on the Path Location • |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Know before you go! This BXR requires a level of adventurous responsibility for your own self-preservation. If you are not equipped with back-up plans for remote services when needed then don't do this trip by yourself. We have 0ver 45 years of experience and connection with the folks that have lived in these remote areas. This provides an added layer of protection for those who enjoy this kind of adventure.
Do not go! If... You are experiencing vertigo or you are afraid of heights. • If you do not have a motorcycle endorsement, or a motor vehicle license, • and the proper insurance coverage on your vehicle. Sorry! You are not allowed to come along on this trip unless you are a travelling companion and someone else is opporating the vehicle. We enjoy giving training, support and guidance to anyone who would love to enjoy this BXR however, lack of responsibility, and putting others at risk is not acceptable! If you choose to do this trip by your onesie then you made the choice and you are on your own!
Now that that has been covered! On a lighter side, you are about to embark on one of the greatest adventures that you can experience in this great nation. The good news is that not many know about it!
Be sure to look over all of the information, maps, photos, and links above in preparation for this BXR. Also, check out the link icons in the right column for information on Basecamp, Garmin GPS, GPX files, Weather, and Google Maps.
We look forward to enjoying this experience together with you!
Do not go! If... You are experiencing vertigo or you are afraid of heights. • If you do not have a motorcycle endorsement, or a motor vehicle license, • and the proper insurance coverage on your vehicle. Sorry! You are not allowed to come along on this trip unless you are a travelling companion and someone else is opporating the vehicle. We enjoy giving training, support and guidance to anyone who would love to enjoy this BXR however, lack of responsibility, and putting others at risk is not acceptable! If you choose to do this trip by your onesie then you made the choice and you are on your own!
Now that that has been covered! On a lighter side, you are about to embark on one of the greatest adventures that you can experience in this great nation. The good news is that not many know about it!
Be sure to look over all of the information, maps, photos, and links above in preparation for this BXR. Also, check out the link icons in the right column for information on Basecamp, Garmin GPS, GPX files, Weather, and Google Maps.
We look forward to enjoying this experience together with you!