We reluctantly stayed right and headed back toward camp. We were somewhat surprised to see the exit from the canyon. A long, STEEP, loose hill with a couple of ledges thrown in for discomfort separated us from camp and the anticipated cold adult beverages. After two days of crawling in the bottom of canyons, the exposure of a multiple roll to the bottom was an adrenaline rush as we powered our way successfully to the top.
On the morning of our third and last day at the ranch, Clint had, once more, just the right trail in mind for us. Chainsaw Draw probably derives its name from the tree removal necessary to make it a viable route, but it could also come from the way fenders might look if one doesn't drive carefully. As tight as Middle Alamita was the day before, it was a broad boulevard compared to the first 100 yards of Chainsaw. The typical technique is to use the top of the rollcage to pivot up and around offending trees, so windshield-wearing Jeeps beware! Chainsaw Draw was tight but short, and we cleared the canyon rim in less than two hours.
The rockcrawling provided by RDY2ROK Off-Road was everything that Clint had promised, and we promptly made plans to return for more fun. Clint has about a dozen routes cleared enough to drive and claims that there are numerous others yet to be driven. If Johnson Valley is Hardcore Heaven, then surely RDY2ROK Off-Road is qualified to be the Rockcrawling Rapture.
Ray Ranch
RDY2ROK Off-Road (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.
 An old bulldozed road (or...  An old bulldozed road (or "cat track") leads from the campsite on the canyon rim to the lush bottoms hundreds of feet below and grants access to a plethora of rocky canyon crawls. |  When we reached the canyon...  When we reached the canyon bottom, we aired down, our host Clint pointed out the trail entrance and exit, and we commenced with the rockcrawling. |  The camping is completely...  The camping is completely primitive, limited to what you haul in and pack out. The two-track through the pasture is suitable for 40-foot land yachts, so "primitive" is a relative term. The campsite sits at the very rim of one of the many tributary canyons feeding the Canadian River. |
 Gravity has done a great job...  Gravity has done a great job of moving all the loose rock to the bottom of the canyons where it stacks up and lies in wait for drivers looking for some fun. |  Walker Evans eases his trail...  Walker Evans eases his trail Scrambler over one of the many rock ledges in the bottom of Lower Martinez Canyon. |  Standing water is not the...  Standing water is not the norm on rockcrawling expeditions in the Southwest, but the lush canyon bottoms had water in every pocket and depression. |