A quick weld job and the line continued forward. By 8 a.m., we had the four remaining vehicles parked on the rim. What would have probably taken the rest of the night if we had continued the evening before had been accomplished in an hour and a half in the fresh light of day.
We cruised back into camp, restocked our water and provisions, and asked Clint what was in store for the day. Since we had finally finished Sunday's trail, now we were ready for Monday! Clint always has the right answer and today was no exception. The destination was Upper Martinez Canyon and, while assuring us that it was no repeat of Middle Alamita North, Clint promised us it would be fun. When Clint says "fun," it means big rocks, tight confines, or a combination of the two.
Clint delivered once again as he took us to the southern reaches of Martinez Canyon and dropped us into a rock-filled slot that was, at least for 2007, also wet and slick. After negotiating the treacherous gap, our route took us on a pleasant rockcrawl up the canyon, departed the depths via a boulder-strewn hillside, and deposited us back near where we had dropped into the canyon.
Our return to Roy and RDY2ROK Off-Road had met all our high expectations. We had finished off the unforgettable Middle Alamita North Canyon and checked off a couple more of the great routes in this private playground. More importantly, we had enjoyed the abundance of fun well-known to a tight-knit group of friends out enjoying each other and what we love best.
ROCKS OF RAY RANCH
RDY2ROK (www.rdy2rokoffroad.com) has worked to open these great trails to small groups on a limited basis. If you are interested in riding the rocks of the Ray Ranch (www.therayranch.com), give Clint a call at (505) 379-6638 or drop him an e-mail at C5668@aol.com.