Southern Utah boondocking: how long do roads take to dry?
We are hoping to get to southern Utah sometime later this year -- lots of boondocking available all over the place!
Just one problem: the dirt roads get very slick in wet weather -- the soil contains lots of bentonite, which is a clay that is so slippery that it is used as an industrial lubricant!
There are many warnings on the BLM and national forest websites that tell us to avoid certain roads in wet weather. Fair enough -- I've been warned.
But in general, how long do the roads stay wet after a rain? A day? A week? How does one know when it is safe to venture out into the back country?
Thanks in advance for your advice, especially if you have real-world experience with this issue!
Just one problem: the dirt roads get very slick in wet weather -- the soil contains lots of bentonite, which is a clay that is so slippery that it is used as an industrial lubricant!
There are many warnings on the BLM and national forest websites that tell us to avoid certain roads in wet weather. Fair enough -- I've been warned.
But in general, how long do the roads stay wet after a rain? A day? A week? How does one know when it is safe to venture out into the back country?
Thanks in advance for your advice, especially if you have real-world experience with this issue!
