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Schwartz Canyon, OR
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 8:02 am
by Rottwheeler
I'm headed off to Schwartz Canyon near Prineville, OR next weekend and am wondering if anyone has experience wheeling there? It will be my first trip there and I'd appreciate any insights you care to offer.
Thanks!
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 9:36 am
by tobyw
Never been, but I've seen pics and heard about it. Take some pics and give us the skinny when you get back, might make a fun weekend run sometime!
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 2:04 pm
by Rottwheeler
Will do. Coincidentally, there's a short two page article on Schwartz Canyon in Peterson's 4 Wheel & Offroad this month.
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 2:50 pm
by tobyw
Saw that...
I have a cousin that lives in the Bend area. He's mentioned it a few times and shared some pics from his friends that have run it. I'll see if I can track him down before you leave and get any particulars.
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 7:43 pm
by klinger
I'd love to hear about it too. We lived there for 10 years I believe they punched the trail through after we left though. My jeep is still built for that general area. bfg crawlers are the best type of tire for the area along with toyo mud contry and pit bull. Lots of sharp rocks. Should be a blast. If you're going with anyone from Deschutes county 4 wheelers tell them klinger says hi.
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 7:56 pm
by cannedmulder
We can ask some of our old club members about it and get more info if you need it! Let me know!
Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2014 8:46 am
by Grumpy
Christy, get him Mona's contact info
Posted: Thu May 01, 2014 10:41 pm
by cannedmulder
Mona and Randy Drake are big in the wheeling down there with Deschutes County Four-Wheelers. Randy is also the district 6 rep for the Association.
Their contact phone number is 541-389-7265 or Mona's cell is 541-610-3262
Posted: Tue May 06, 2014 6:00 pm
by Rottwheeler
So... enjoyed the trip to Schwartz Canyon. Overall the area is hilly with plenty of trees and is not particularly technical with the exception of one little side canyon segment near the entrance / west end and north of Schwartz Rd (gravel). Below is a link to a photo bucket album that contains maps and photos of the terrain in this rocky area. The rocky ledge at the top of the butte breaks off and falls to the canyon floor to provide the "rock garden." The area is not very large and is likely more suitable for smaller groups. There is ample space to dry camp up near the entrance into the OHV area. There are some poser pictures in the album... we were having fun celebrating a 16 year old's birthday on the trip.
http://s973.photobucket.com/user/cjpayn ... z%20Canyon
Posted: Wed May 07, 2014 6:06 am
by tobyw
Looks like fun! Great info regarding the location and camping access, too!
Posted: Thu May 08, 2014 12:13 pm
by Dryside
That's my young man and our Franken YJ. He had a blast. Thanks to Rottwheeler for contributing to our delinquency!
Posted: Fri May 09, 2014 5:48 pm
by Danny
My, if I didn't know any better, which I usually don't, this looks vaguely like the Rubicon, only not slick rocks. Looks like a must do.