The area around the Old Jeep Rendezvous is loaded with wonderful and scenic places to visit in your old Jeep.
Also, Ashton is about an hour away from the West Entrance of Yellowstone Park and about the same distance from Jackson Hole. The Rendezvous would be a good place to plan a vacation around.
Here�s some info on possible road trips on the day of the Rendezvous:
1. We�re suggesting that folks take a ride on either the Cave Falls Road or the Ashton � Flagg Ranch Road after our morning get-together at the Ashton City Park.
2. Both roads are about 15 minutes out of Ashton. Both are reached by travel on paved state and county roads.
3. For those who decide to tow or trailer to the beginning of the roads, they are both snowmobile trails in the winter and so there are large parking areas at the beginning of each for tow vehicle or trailer parking.
4. Cave Falls Road to Cave Falls and the Bechler Ranger Station inside YNP is a graded gravel road, mostly level with a few small hills. It can be easily traveled in a compact car. We recommend that you allow at least 2 hours for this ride. There are no supplies or services available on this road, so bring what you need.
5. Ashton-Flagg Ranch Road is mostly graded gravel with some rocky, rutted and steep sections. It can also get muddy in places after a rain. It can be traveled in a compact car, but if the driver isn�t careful they could be replacing chassis parts after they�re done. You can either turn around at Grassy Lake (3-4 hours round trip, no services), or continue on to Flagg Ranch (4-5 hours round trip), where gas, groceries and restaurant are available. Flagg Ranch is just outside the South Entrance of YNP.
6. The Caribou-Targhee National Forest Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) is a good map to have for your trip. You�ll be travelling in the Ashton/Island Park District. Here�s a link to the online copy of the map for that District.
http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5420089.pdfBoth roads are along the southern boundary of YNP. Hard copies of the map can be obtained from the Caribou-Targhee N.F. office. This map doesn�t show Bechler Ranger Station or Flagg Ranch, so you�ll need other maps for them.
7. There are many side trips that can be taken off of each of the two roads. Use the MVUM to decide which ones you might want to take.
One thing to remember:
Both these roads are inside the Greater Yellowstone Area (GYA). This is grizzly bear country. While it is unlikely you will see a grizzly, it happens. We have. We�ve learned how to travel safely in grizzly bear country. Most importantly, we make lots of noise as we travel to let them know we�re coming, especially when out of the vehicle. We carry a bottle of bear spray for each person in our group and we make sure everyone knows how to use it. Google is your friend, there�s lots of good information on safe travel in grizzly country. Don�t let the bears keep you from seeing this wonderful place. Take the time to learn how to travel safely in grizzly country and you�ll have a great trip.
