Cheat the Hangman

Richfield to Fillmore, UT circuit via Deer Pasture and Chalk Creek. Awesome day before the rain came.

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Travel & Events

Tags:

• Richfield
• Fillmore
• Paiute
• ATV

[smartcooky99]

I see that at one part of the ride, you were at 10,000ft. Did your ATVs operate at OK at that altitude? Can you remember if you noticed any drop off in engine power?

[scoutchuck]

@smartcooky99 My ATV was rented locally in Richfield, so there shouldn't (and wasn't) an issue. If one brings an ATV to the area the carb jets will need changed; fuel injection is a nonissue.

[dan7dees]

This sounds like "America". In fact, they would have loved to have written it first. Bunnell's voice would have been even better on this tune. Having said that, it is a very good song, albeit, anti-typical for the Doobies.

[scoutchuck]

@dan7dees I somewhat agree that America would have covered this song well; however, the Doobies song "Toulouse Street" is a tune somewhat similar, without the instrumental "bridge". The guys were having a "good time" in N'leans during that album!

[glynnth]

Looks like a nice place - best of all - NO PEOPLE there!

[scoutchuck]

@glynnth: Of the 80 miles we rode that day, we only passed/saw three people; except in Fillmore, of course.

[wallybobby66]

These guys tear on my soul....been an incredibly valued part of my world for 35 years. Met most of the group during a christmas week back in the day @ the old Kenwood store in Sonoma/Kenwood CA.... actually kicked it a bit and threw the football around in the parking lot...

[Snowflakebleed011]

I just wanted to thank you for sharing your ride & this song with the world; i haven't heard it since I was 19 or so...I turned 51 two months ago. It was a formative part of my existential stance & path in this world, & to have it again means the world to me. Thank you, Brother!

[Misterorder]

Sounds like a perfect revenge song.

[europanzz]

@wallybobby66 excellent band,, love this song

[RogueMisfit]

I remember the good ole days of FM radio. You could never get this song on FM radio today. It is a masterpiece and the best Doobies tune written, in my opinion.

[tibndin]

incredible...song & video:)

[TopekaCate]

Am I glad to find this! Along with Dark Eyed Cajun Woman this is one of the most beautiful (and largely unknown) tracks from the Doobies. Loved it then and still do.