UTBDR: 2024 Riding Season Route Updates
Updated October 7th, 2024
October 7th, 2024
Section 6: Bypass Required for Yellow Lake Wildfire
In addition to the closure in place on Sec 6 for the Soapstone bridge repair (see separate Route Update post below), the Yellow Lake Fire is burning and an extended bypass is required.
- While riding the route south to north, remain on Lake Creek Rd into Heber, up to Kamas, then east on Hwy 150 to rejoin the tracks
- See attached screenshots for reference. Total bypass length is 45mi
- For more info click HERE
- To view our interactive map for wildfire data, click HERE
- Please continue to avoid this area as evacuations are in place and to allow fire crews to do their job.
We also recommend all riders join the official Facebook Group Page for each route they intend to ride. This is a great resource to get up to date intel from fellow riders and share your experiences with others planning to ride.
Links to each group page can be found at the bottom of each Route Updates page.
October 7th, 2024
Road Closure – Section 2
We have received reports of a gated construction closure at the intersection of Geyser Pass Rd and La Sal Loop Rd toward the end of Section 2.
- If you reach this point during the closure time, simply head north on La Sal Loop Rd to connect to Sand Flats Road and ride that down into Moab (backtracking on Section 3)
- Please do not go around gated closures.
- See attached screenshots for reference.
We also recommend all riders join the official Facebook Group Page for each route they intend to ride. This is a great resource to get up to date intel from fellow riders and share your experiences with others planning to ride.
Links to each group page can be found at the bottom of each Route Updates page.
July 31st, 2024
Wildfire Season: Check before you go.
The unfortunate reality of wildfire season is upon us in the west and has impacted many of our routes.
- While we do our best to report major reroutes and closures to our routes, the ever-changing nature of wildfire season makes it nearly impossible to stay up to date.
- All riders must do their due diligence and research potential impacts to routes before and during their trips. Our Interactive Map is a great resource to view current wildfire data including active fires and impacts from smoke, and gives reference to proximity to our routes.
- Click HERE to launch our interactive map where you can select wildfire data by clicking on the fire icon in the top right corner of the window. See screenshots for reference.
- Premium subscriptions to apps such as Gaia GPS and OnX OffRoad also heave great wildfire map layers to help you plan.
We also recommend all riders join the official Facebook Group Page for each route they intend to ride. This is a great resource to get up to date intel from fellow riders and share your experiences with others planning to ride.
Links to each group page can be found at the bottom of this page.
August 19th, 2024
Section 2: Temporary Bypass for Road Damage
We have received reports of significant damage to a small portion of Section 2 near La Sal.
- We recommend riders take Highway 191 north to 46 east to rejoin the tracks and avoid this section.
- Bypass is 17mi and is all paved.
- See attached screenshots and photos for reference.
- Special thanks to Matt Holdsworth for the intel and photos.
July 15th, 2024
Section 6: Temporary Bypass Required for Bridge Repair
Repairs are taking place on Soapstone Bridge on Section 6 of UTBDR requiring a temporary bypass.
*** see also the update for Oct 7th regarding the extended required bypass for the Yellow Lake Fire ***
- While riding the route south to north, take Highway 35 west to Kamas (fuel available), then Highway 150 east to rejoin the tracks.
- Total bypass length is 31.5 miles.
- Repairs are expected to start August 1 and last through October.
- Download the temporary bypass track file HERE
- See attached screenshots for reference.
- More info can be found HERE
March 5th, 2024 (updated April 3rd, 2024)
New Tracks Available for Download
We are in the process of releasing updated GPS track files for every one of our routes in an ongoing effort to keep track files current and evolving with changing route conditions and considerations for fuel.
- Some section starts/ends have shifted in our track files and may not match older versions of the BDR Map. We typically aim to keep each section less than 150mi in length. Sections that exceed this length generally have fuel options along the route or optional tracks to a nearby town for fuel along the way.
- Regardless of the documentary film, older track files, or previous map versions, the most current GPS track file is always considered the “current” route.
- Some routes have had updates for track difficulty classifications, new tracks added, shifts to section starts or ends, and additional waypoints and these updates will be reflected on the next map reprint.
- All track files have been updated with revised naming conventions, track colors, waypoints, discovery points, and more.
- GPS track colors have been updated as follows:
- Main Route: Alternating BLUE and DARK BLUE
- ALT Harder & ALT Expert tracks: RED
- Bypass, Extension, or Optional Fuel tracks: GREEN
- Our track colors will now carry over when imported into Gaia GPS. If they do not match these colors when you import, simply manually change the track colors to match, or select your own preferred track colors.
- GPS track colors don’t necessarily match the BDR Map. This is due to the difference in color visibility on GPS devices vs printed paper map products.
- Updates to our interactive map are in process to reflect these updates. You can launch the interactive map HERE.
- Always download the most recent track files just before you go HERE
November 27, 2022
Utah has passed a new law HB180 beginning Jan 1, 2023 requiring all operators of OHV vehicle operators to take a mandatory online OHV Education Course before operating on public land.
However, at this time it doesn’t appear that street-legal adventure motorcycles apply to this new law:
I have a street-legal motorcycle. Do I need a Utah non-resident OHV permit?
If your street-legal motorcycle is registered and plated in your home state, then you do not need to purchase a Utah non-resident OHV permit. If a machine is plated and follows all of Utah’s street-legal requirements, then it is no longer considered an off-highway vehicle and is technically considered a “passenger vehicle” or in this case, a street-legal motorcycle.
If you will be operating non-street legal vehicles such as a dirtbike, atv, or side by side, or riding on designated trails that aren’t public roads, you will need to abide by this new law.
For more information check out the Utah Recreation website for more details and to see if your machine applies HERE
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