Emery County committee previews busy recreation season: dirt-bike rally, OHV jamboree and Pump-A-Thon

Members of the Emery County Trail’s Committee outlined a busy recreation calendar during the March 3 meeting, highlighting a dirt-bike rally that organizers expect will "sell out" at about 400 participants and several other regional events.

Josh White, the committee’s motorized representative, said a major announcement about the dirt-bike rally would be posted on social media and that organizers "anticipate selling out admission this year which is around 400 participants." The committee discussed routes, permits and accommodations for large events and noted coordination needs with landowners and local businesses.

Andy Gordon reported that Castle Country OHV has partnered with Green River to host the Watermelon Crawl event. Committee members discussed an OHV jamboree proposed for Sept. 24–26 with Adventure Hideaway and The Swell Retreat; that event will include mountain and desert rides and may require permits and accommodations coordination.

Rock-climbing organizer Steven Jeffery said spring break typically signals the start of climbing season and described improvements to parking and trail signage in Cottonwood Canyon. He said the Pump-A-Thon climbing competition and trail work day is scheduled for the first weekend in May and that tickets will go on sale later this month.

Committee members also flagged operational concerns that affect events: Les Wilberg reported restroom complaints near Buckhorn Draw; Jaydon Mead said deep spring cleaning and regular winter maintenance have been underway. The committee encouraged event organizers to coordinate with county staff on routes, parking and facilities.