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Mark your calendars and put in your time off requests for another epic Moab event!
2014 Rock Therapy - Official Thread - Tacoma World Forums <------Official thread on Tacoma World
T.a.Co.
TACOMAS AND COMPANY
PRESENTS
-ROCK THERAPY-
MOAB, UTAH
2014
a moab adventure created by the wheelers for the wheelers
May 29 - June 1, 2014
2013 Official Thread
2014 Rock Therapy - Official Thread - Tacoma World Forums <------Official thread on Tacoma World
T.a.Co.
TACOMAS AND COMPANY
PRESENTS
-ROCK THERAPY-
MOAB, UTAH
2014
a moab adventure created by the wheelers for the wheelers
May 29 - June 1, 2014
2013 Official Thread
HOTELS
CAMPING:
Main camp will be at Area BFE again
download free Area BFE app here
LOOK FOR SIGN OFF 191 AT POLE CANYON ROAD. FOLLOW DIRT ROAD UNTIL YOU SEE CAUTION SIGN ON YOUR LEFT (AREA BFE ENTRANCE SIGN ALSO VISIBLE). FOLLOW REFLECTORS TO LOWER CAMPING
- Dogs allowed
- Room for trailers
- No running water
- Toilets will be provided (locks will be on toilets to keep outsiders from using, combos will be provided during event)
- Dumpster will be on site (will be locked. combo will be provided at camp)
- First come, first serve on spots
- Open camping, no designated spots. STAY ON BFE PROPERTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU WILL BE BRINGING A TRAILER OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS
camping at main Area BFE site is free, but donations to Area BFE are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED for their help in organizing this event and giving us a great area to call home for the weekend. they have a donation box located at the park to accept donations, or if you prefer, i can collect $$ and remit to Olaf at Area BFE after the event
DONATIONS
There are many options for you to make donations to Area BFE for their efforts in this event and their efforts in providing this one of a kind off-road park for users:
1. Check or money can be handed to Jace or me which will be delivered to Olaf at Area BFE (preferred so we can donate one payment to represent the whole group)
2. Paypal $$ directly to Area BFE ([email protected])
3. Deposit checks into the donation drop box at Area BFE's entrance
4. Olaf may actually be around that week also, and money can be handed directly to him
BFE location: N 38°24.209′ W109°24.486′ or N38° 24′ 12.54″ W109° 24′ 29.16″
From Moab, Utah:
Go South on Hwy 191 Approx 13 miles. Just after the uphill passing lane comes to an end, take the first left (this comes quickly, be prepared). Follow the maintained dirt road and signs for about 3 miles to the cleared parking area on the left.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKgkObU5kcA?hl=en_US
BFE Map - camp will be located in the lower lot
TRAILS:
TRAIL GROUP SIZES WILL BE LIMITED TO 10-15 TRUCKS..multiple departure times will be added to popular trails if needed
ALL TRAIL RUNS WILL MEET AT 8AM UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED BY THE TRAIL LEADERS OR THROUGH UNANIMOUS DECISION OF THE GROUP RUNNING THE TRAILS
useful links
TrailDamage.com - All Trails
Red Rock 4-Wheelers, Inc. -
4x4Trails.Net
Off-Road Trails in Moab | Utah.com
http://www.4x4now.com/mu4wd.htm
throw up some requests
click here for an explanation of the ratings used by traildamage.com on the following trail descriptions
According to traildamage/4x4trails rating system of 1-10, basing categories off the higher end of the rating range within the trail description and higher of the two trail reporting websites (traildamage.com and 4x4trails.net)
Ratings 6/7+
The Pickle 10
Kane Creek (note: current trail conditions rank the trail higher than 6 TD shows, see 4x4trails.net, rating it a 7 primarily due to the condition of the final rock hill)
Poison Spider (6 on TD, 8 on 4x4)
Golden Spike (8 both TD & 4x4)
Gold Bar Rim (6 on TD, 7 on 4x4)
Cliff Hanger (7 on TD, 8 on 4x4)
Moab Rim (7 on TD, 8 on 4x4)
Hells Revenge (8 on both TD and 4x4) (rides easier than the rating though, high due to optional obstacles)
Fins & Things (7 on both TD and 4x4) (rides easier than the rating though, high due to optional obstacles)
Steel Bender (8 on TD, 7 on 4x4)
Behind the Rocks (8 on both TD and 4x4)
Area BFE - good for night trail running (ranges from 4-10+, lots of trails and playgrounds)
Ten Mile Wash (7 on TD, due to the obstacles at the end)
Flat Iron Mesa (7 on TD)
Hole in the Rock 6 on TD (60 miles round trip, FULL DAY or 2 DAY)
Metal Masher 5-9 rating (optional obstacles bring rating to a 9)
Ratings 4-5
Elephant Hill (5 on TD)
Hey Joe Canyon (4 on TD)
Sevenmile Rim (4 on TD)
White Rim (4 on TD) (FULL DAY or 2 DAY 77miles)
Top of the World (4 on TD)
Rose Garden Hill (4 on TD)
Klondike Bluffs (4 on TD)
Porcupine Rim (4 on TD)
Pole Canyon Rim (4 on TD)
Delores River (4 on TD) more pics on a colorado 4x4 report
Strike Ravine (5 on TD)
Little Canyon 5
Ratings <=3
White Wash Sand Dunes (3 on TD)
Bull canyon (3 on both TD and 4x4) and Gemini Bridges (3 on both TD and 4x4)
Secret Spire (3 on TD)
Onion Creek (3 on TD)
Rock House (3 on TD)
Long Canyon (2 on TD)
Tusher Tunnel / Hidden Canyon (2 on TD)
Yellow Cat Flat (3 on TD)
La Sal Pass (2 on TD)
Lavender Canyon (3 on TD)
Beef Basin (3 on TD)
Boxcar Bridge (3 on TD)
Tower Arch (2 on TD)
...just to name a few options
2012 Trail Listing
AreaBFE | Hardcore Recreation Park
BLM Maps
Traildamage
Trail leaders...
Meeting locations:
Hells Revenge: Parking lot just inside Sand Flats Recreation Area (Fee Area)
Fins and Things: Same as Hells Revenge
Moab Rim: In parking lot of the Moab Movie Theater on Kane Creek Road
Pritchett Canyon: In parking lot of the Moab Movie Theater on Kane Creek Road
Kane Creek: In parking lot of the Moab Movie Theater on Kane Creek Road
Poison Spider: Meet at the Poison Spider trailhead parking lot marked by the Dinosaur Tracks sign.
Trifecta: Meet at the Poison Spider trailhead parking lot marked by the Dinosaur Tracks sign.
Fins and Things: Same as Hells Revenge
Moab Rim: In parking lot of the Moab Movie Theater on Kane Creek Road
Pritchett Canyon: In parking lot of the Moab Movie Theater on Kane Creek Road
Kane Creek: In parking lot of the Moab Movie Theater on Kane Creek Road
Poison Spider: Meet at the Poison Spider trailhead parking lot marked by the Dinosaur Tracks sign.
Trifecta: Meet at the Poison Spider trailhead parking lot marked by the Dinosaur Tracks sign.
Metal Masher: Meet at the staging area at the end of Gold Bar Rim trail off Hwy 191 across the street from the Bar M Chuckwagon.
Steel Bender: meet at O-Reilly's autoparts south of town off of Hwy 191 near Ken's Lake.
Behind the Rocks: Meet at BTR trailhead off of Hwy 191
Elephant Hill: (Early meeting time since it’s a long day) Meet at Area BFE upper lot. (Fee Required or Parks Pass)
Rose Garden Hill: Meet at Lions Park parking lot at the turnoff to hwy 128 near the bridge coming into town.
Steel Bender: meet at O-Reilly's autoparts south of town off of Hwy 191 near Ken's Lake.
Behind the Rocks: Meet at BTR trailhead off of Hwy 191
Elephant Hill: (Early meeting time since it’s a long day) Meet at Area BFE upper lot. (Fee Required or Parks Pass)
Rose Garden Hill: Meet at Lions Park parking lot at the turnoff to hwy 128 near the bridge coming into town.
Top of the World: Meet at Lions Park parking lot at the turnoff to hwy 128 near the bridge coming into town.
Cliffhanger: In parking lot of the Moab Movie Theater on Kane Creek Road
Sevenmile Rim: From Moab drive north on Highway 191 until you pass the turn for Highway 313. The turnoff is a wide gravel area just after this turn on your left.
Any other trail not determined, meet at trailhead
Any other trail not determined, meet at trailhead
PAST EVENT PHOTOS:
Rock Therapy 2013
Photo Thread
Operation Moab
Trails:
Hells Revenge
Kane Creek
Sevenmile Rim Trail
White Rim
Cliffhanger
Area BFE Playground
Area BFE Britney Spears
Area BFE Greenday
Top of the World
Dunes & Behind the Rocks (partial)
Elephant Hill
Videos from Trails
non-trail specific:
"unofficial" photo thread
Trail Damage
Camp Photos
More info TBA
