Moab 12 -18 Apr
- Thread starter Bigrupp
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I think all of my suggestions are off the list then except Hell's revenge where you would likely need to take all the bypasses.
slapdappy
Banned
Primary Directive:
do not let my rig limit you and Bigrupp's decisions re trail choice, especially since Br is traveling from South Dakota. You traveling in tandem with him may enable him to tackle tougher trails than if he were solo.
Repeat, this is a Primary Directive.
If the shoe were on the other foot and I had a more built rig, I'd not hesitate to leave lesser rigs behind under these circumstances. Plenty of stuff for me to explore as this will be my first time 4 wheeling there.
You will be there for just Tues the 14th?
do not let my rig limit you and Bigrupp's decisions re trail choice, especially since Br is traveling from South Dakota. You traveling in tandem with him may enable him to tackle tougher trails than if he were solo.
Repeat, this is a Primary Directive.
If the shoe were on the other foot and I had a more built rig, I'd not hesitate to leave lesser rigs behind under these circumstances. Plenty of stuff for me to explore as this will be my first time 4 wheeling there.
You will be there for just Tues the 14th?
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Nice looking rig. As far as I am concerned we can run plenty of trails and all have fun and be challenged. Some of the trails with bigger mandatory ledges and other obstacles will make it hard on 31's, but otherwise your truck is quite capable.
I'm all for picking a trail we can all do. Hell's Revenge and Fins N Things are the two that come to mind immediately.
EDIT: Yes just a day trip for me. I will be on the front range through Monday and then back to work on Wednesday.
Elephant Hill has also been on my list and be do able for all vehicles I think.
TrailDamage.com - Elephant Hill
TrailDamage.com - Elephant Hill
slapdappy
Banned
this info seems local and reliable:
Red Rock 4-Wheelers, Inc. -
also:
Off-Road Trails in Moab | Utah.com
and:
http://www.cruisemoab.com/trail-descriptions.asp
Red Rock 4-Wheelers, Inc. -
also:
Off-Road Trails in Moab | Utah.com
and:
http://www.cruisemoab.com/trail-descriptions.asp
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tellurunner
New member
I'm thinking of coming over on Sunday, 4/12, for just the day and would be interested in meeting up with any of you guys for a trail run or two. Fins N Things is always a great choice and Top of the World is fun too. I can't do Elephant Hill because thats in the park and I will have my dog with me.
Not sure, but tire placement is the key. But it is totally optional.
A plan for 4/14
How about we all meet at Sand Flats at 9:00am and run Fins N Things as a warm up and then tackle Hell's Revenge.
Both of these trails should take us about 5 hours to complete as a group, and should be doable by all vehicles. This trail system allows for vehicles bail out in several locations along the way if needed and has bypasses for challenging obstacles.
Objections? Revisions? Questions? I am still flexible, but this is the best idea I can come up with based on what it sounds like the group is looking for.
9:00 AM AT SLICK ROCK TRAIL PARKING LOT
PM me if you want my number and don't have it.
To get here drive through the main entrance to Sand Flats Recreation area. Right after the gate you will see a small parking area for Hell's Revenge. Continue on and you'll see a second large paved lot on the left for Slick Rock bike trail, we will meet and air down here.
How about we all meet at Sand Flats at 9:00am and run Fins N Things as a warm up and then tackle Hell's Revenge.
Both of these trails should take us about 5 hours to complete as a group, and should be doable by all vehicles. This trail system allows for vehicles bail out in several locations along the way if needed and has bypasses for challenging obstacles.
Objections? Revisions? Questions? I am still flexible, but this is the best idea I can come up with based on what it sounds like the group is looking for.
9:00 AM AT SLICK ROCK TRAIL PARKING LOT
PM me if you want my number and don't have it.
To get here drive through the main entrance to Sand Flats Recreation area. Right after the gate you will see a small parking area for Hell's Revenge. Continue on and you'll see a second large paved lot on the left for Slick Rock bike trail, we will meet and air down here.
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Jimmy_D
Member
Not especially difficult but it's very easy to get in a great deal of trouble in a hurry. A VERY good spotter that's familiar with it is essential, and my experience has been that they're few and far between when it comes to Hell's Gate (and it's amazing how many people will jump up to volunteer to spot you up it with little to no experience). One of the biggest mistakes people make is not airing down sufficiently. While it can be done with 20 lbs. of pressure in your tires I'd recommend 15; there's much less chance of slipping off the wall. There are plenty of videos available on YouTube that can show you what the right (and wrong) lines are so I'd make sure and spend some time viewing them and then go over EXACTLY how you want to be spotted up the obstacle with whoever you choose to spot you up it. I've seen very good spotters get people in trouble on it so be very careful who you select. I drive it without a spotter but I had the benefit of having one of the best spotters on the planet spot me up it the first time I did it.
