ATV Riders Get More Access in Washington State

The annual fall campout

and trail ride is tenta-

tively scheduled for Sat-

urday, December 7th. All

Cascade Quad Squad

members are welcome

and encouraged to join us

on a great get-together.

This event will take place

at the Hanging Tree

campground on Rattle-

snake Creek in the Nile.

From Naches, take Route

12 west to the intersec-

tion with Route 410. Con-

tinue west on 410 and

turn left on the Nile Road

by the Woodshed Restau-

rant. Take the Nile Road

to the Bethel Ridge Road

(FS Road 1500). Turn left

on the Bethel Ridge Road.

You will find the Hanging

Tree Campground on the

left just a short distance

up the road. This is DNR

land, so you will need a

Discover Pass.

The event will start early

on Saturday with a bis-

cuit and gravy breakfast

provided by the club and

the generosity of Scott

and Loraye Gendron. You

don’t want to miss this!

Rides will follow heading

up Bethel Ridge and into

the Oak Creek area

weather permitting.

Snow depth will dictate

the extent of the ride.

After the ride, we will

warm up over a bonfire

back at the campground.

(Bringing a little firewood

will be a great help)

Once everyone is suffi-

ciently warmed, we will

head to the Woodshed

Restaurant for a great

dinner.

Come for the campout or

come just for the day, but

don’t miss this great

gathering!

The tentative date for

this event is 12/7/13, but

will be finalized at the

next regular meeting,

which will be held on

November 12th. So watch

your email for changes.

On the Trail Fall Campout and Trail Ride

Special points of inter-

est:

Fall Campout and Trail

Ride

Trail Safety Tips

Trail Ride Reports

Winter Riding Prepara-

tion

More ATV Access

Cascade Q uad Squad New sl e t t e r

October 8 2013

Volume 1, Issue 2

when people report mis-

behavior. Some areas in

the state have reported

problems with rogue

riders tearing up prop-

erty. The new law sets

ATV license fees, both

initial and renewal, at

$12 for on-road use and

$18 for off-road use. The

metal tags similar to

license plates must be

ATV riders are getting

increased access to rural

roads in the state. It's

the payoff for new li-

censing requirements.

Gov. Jay Inslee signed

House Bill 1632 July 10

that takes effect July 28.

It gives ATV drivers

immediate access to 35

mph-or-less rural roads

in seven counties with

fewer than 15,000 resi-

dents. Counties with

heavier populations will

have the option to grant

access.

At the same time, all

ATVs will need state-

issued metal license

plates that will make

them easier to identify

replaced every seven

years at a cost of $2.

Revenue generated by

the sale of the required

licenses and plates must

be spent only on projects

or activities benefiting

off-road vehicle recrea-

tion.

Membership dues are

now due. Send your

check to the treasurer

at the address on the

last page of the newslet-

ter

Throttle and brake cables can

benefit from a dry lubrication like

a silicon powder.

Fresh fuel is always a good idea,

especially when your machine is

used in cold temperatures and

stored in a heated garage. It is a

good idea to fill the tank after a

ride and before leaving it in a

warm area. You may also want to

consider the use of a fuel additive

like STA-BIL® Ethanol Fuel Treat-

ment and Stabilizer to combat the

negative affects of ethanol.

Consider using these suggestions to

make your winter riding breakdown

free. And, don’t forget your other

equipment. Does your trailer need

repair? Are your tie-downs worn out?

There are many steps you can take to

make your winter rides go smoothly.

Enjoy doing them while the weather

is still warm. Winter is coming!

Club President, Scott Gendron, re-

minds all members that this is a very

good time to get prepared for winter

riding. Better to work on your machine

during these pleasant fall days or in

the comfort of your shop or garage than

on the trail when you are buried in

snow and the temperature is 20 de-

grees.

Here are some suggestions:

What is the condition of your bat-

tery? If it is more than a few years

old, you may want to consider re-

placing it to ensure plenty of start-

ing power in colder temperatures.

How many years have you been

using that winch cable or rope?

Check it for wear or weak spots

and replace it if necessary.

When operating off-road vehicles it is

important to consider the proper personal

equipment. If you are operating an ATV,

an approved helmet is required by law.

Wearing an approved helmet makes good

sense no matter what off-road vehicle you

are operating.

Other essential items would include gog-

gles or protective eyewear., gloves and

boots.

Goggles will protect you from dust in the

summer and cold wind during winter

rides. Wearing some form of protective

eyewear can also save you from flying

debris or branches across the trail.

Gloves, long pants and sturdy boots

should complete your proper riding gear.

The gloves and long pants will protect

your extremities from vegetation over-

hanging the trail.

Berry bushes can inflict painful scrapes

and cuts on exposed skin.

CQS member James Ireland properly prepared for back-country

trail riding

Trail Tips

On the Trail Page 2

Protective Trail Gear

Prepare for Riding in Winter Conditions

STUCK - Properly operating winches

are critical under these conditions

Sturdy boots will not only protect your feet, but will also provide the sup-

port necessary to prevent twisted ankles and similar injuries when riding in

rocky or rough terrain

Making the effort to wear protective gear will help to make your rides safer

and more enjoyable.

CQS member Ted Micone recommends

the Winom-Frazier OHV Complex near

Ukiah, Oregon. Ted says:

“I had the opportunity to ride the Wi-

nom-Frazier OHV complex a few

weeks back. Rode 250 miles in 5 days

on some fantastic quad trails. Some

of this was in the snow. These trails

are mostly set up for quads and not

side by sides. Maps of the area are

available from the Ranger Station in

Ukiah, Oregon.

To get there go to Pendleton and take

the exit to Pilot rock. Go through Pilot

Rock and head to Ukiah. In Ukiah

take a right and highway 52 and go

about 25 miles. There are established

dry camp campgrounds scatter

throughout the riding area. We stayed

at Winom Creek campground.”

There are a number of sources from

which you can get more information

on this trail riding area.

The weather was drizzling rain most of

the day but we all enjoyed the ride in

spite of the weather

Trail Captain Tim Dunn reports:

On Sept 28 ..7 of us rode the Naneum State Forest........... North of Kittitas

We staged out of Schnebly Canyon..rode

up to Grouse Springs...down into Cole-

man Canyon.. cut through Dawson

Canyon and back to the trucks. We

rode 57 miles, and we were on the trail

just over 6 hrs.

Where Can I Ride?

Ride Report: Naneum State Forest

Page 3 Volume 1, Issue 2

One great source is the Rider Planet

USA website. This website has a sec-

tion on the Winom Frazier Complex That can be explored at the following web

address:

http://www.riderplanet-

usa.com/atv/trails/info/oregon_02752/ride

_cdc7.htm

Since this riding area is on National

Forest lands, you can find more infor-

mation and downloadable maps on the

US Forest Service website at:

http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/wallowa-

whitman/recreation/ohv/

?cid=stelprdb5303096

Eight club members participated in this ride. The members were Bob Shafer, Frank Lamb, Bob Nelson, Ted Mi-

cone, Neely Moore, James Ireland, Gordon Vorenkamp and Ken Didion.

The riders started at the Nasty Creek trailhead and headed west across Buck Ridge on Greendot road A2371. At

Nasty Creek Flats, they turned south on the A5000 and hit the Jackass Road (A2300), which they took further

west stopping to take some pictures when Mt. Ranier came into view. At the junction of the Grey Rock trail, the

riders took that trail to the north. The Grey Rock from this junction drops downhill for about a mile and a half and

about 800 feet in elevation through a series of numerous switchbacks. The trail is narrow and in many places it

slopes precariously downhill. Riders had to use some caution and riding skills to keep their machines upright.

The next leg of the journey was on USFS road # 613 continuing north along Divide Ridge. We stopped for lunch at

the junction of the Dome Peak trail and continued on to the junction of the Strobach Mountain jeep trail. That road

took us east to the junction of the C1000 Greendot. Traveling on that road, the A5500 and the A5000, we returned

to our point of beginning for a total of approximately 32 miles of great riding.

Ride Report - Nasty Creek

On the Trail Page 4

Sunday, September 15th

The map above is a portion of the Ahtanum Greendot Map and shows the route traveled on this ride.

Beginning and

end of ride

Grey Rock Trail

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A few photos from the 9/15 club ride

Taking a break on Buck Ridge

Negotiating the

Grey Rock Trail

A stop to admire Mount Ranier

Negotiating the Grey Rock Trail A break for lunch on Divide Ridge near Dome Peak

Twelve club members participated in this ride. The weather was sunny and cool.

Led by trail captain Tim Dunn, the riders started at the trailhead at the Wenas elk feeding station and headed

west on Greendot road W1010 and up Evans Canyon to the crossover to Milk Canyon. We continued on down Milk

Canyon to the pine flats and enjoyed the warm sunshine at the lower elevation. Heading back up Milk Canyon

road, we crested Cleman Mountain and headed down the R3000 Greendot to Mud Lake. We found that the DNR

had recently been very busy repairing this road after heavy rains had washed the road out in a number of places in

early September. These same rains caused a landslide that closed Route 410 in Nile for about a week.

After a pleasant lunch break at the lake, we headed back up onto Clemen Mountain and made some stops to soak

in the spectacular scenery, take some pictures and visit with fellow riders.

Heading easterly along Cleman Mountain on the W1200 Greendot, we turned onto the W1100 Greendot and trav-

eled the Woodcamp Canyon back to the trailhead. The group traveled a total of 52 miles in about six and one half

hours and had a great day on the trail.

Ride Report - The Wenas

On the Trail Page 6

Saturday, September 21st

The map above is a portion of the Ahtanum Greendot Map and shows the route traveled on this ride.

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A few photos from the 9/21 club ride

Preparing for the trail

Bob and Carol Sherwood inspect one of the

washouts along the road to Mud Lake

Enjoying the view from Cleman

Mountain

Back on the trail after lunch at Mud Lake

Founded in September of 2007, the Cascade Quad Squad

has grown to 92 members and 17 corporate members. We

are dedicated to enjoying, promoting and protecting the

sport of ATVing. We hold scheduled ride events year-

round as well as impromptu rides to enjoy our public

lands. We work with various agencies to ensure that ade-

quate riding opportunities exist for the general public.

We volunteer our time and effort toward maintaining

and accessing our riding opportunities. Our main pur-

pose: to have lots of FUN! Come and join us! We meet

the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00PM at Round

Table Pizza near Fred Meyers on 40th.

Our club has performed several service projects. We

worked cooperatively with the DNR and supplied the

workforce to remove two damaged wooden bridges and

replace them with rock crossings on the Gray Rock trail.

The club also has an ongoing highway litter control pro-

ject between Gleed and Naches.

The Cascade Quad Squad encourages and welcomes new

members. Feel free to attend on of our monthly meetings

or drop us an email on the Contact Us tab on our website. “Your business tag line here.”

Cascade Quad Squad

2900 South 42nd Ave.

Yakima, WA 98903

We’re on the Web!

Cascadequadsquad.com

Buy/Sell/Trade

Corporate members are all welcome to advertise in our newsletter at no charge to them. If you have an event or a

sale that you would like to include in the next issue, just email the details to the editor at kjdidion@gmail.com

Bob Schafer has a couple of items for sale:

A 54” Warn snow plow for an ATV. It was originally

mounted on a Can Am. Bob is asking $250

Call Bob for either of these items at 969-5679

Can Am ATV storage cover $50

This cover fits most single rider ATVs. It is made out of 100-denier

polyester and fits quads with or without windshield and mirrors. It is

designed to be used to protect your quad from the elements while it is

being trailered or stored outside. The cover can be cinched up at the

base. It has a built in Velcro pocket that stores the windshield portion

of the cover so the cover can smoothly fit a quad without a windshield.

The storage cover is black with Can Am logos. It folds up to the size of

a beach towel. The cover is in brand new condition and was used only

a couple of times indoors to keep the dust off the quad. New price on

the Can Am website is $140. This cover is a real bargain at only $50.