Moab trail advice

VooDooMudder · 07-02-07, 06:21 PM

Heading to Moab this weekend. Will have 2 days there. Anyone have suggestions on trails. I'm looking to have a great time, with some degree of difficulty, but not destroy any parts. It's a cross country trip with other destinations, and other FJs, ......so no breakage.

Any thoughts?

calstyl2 · 07-02-07, 06:52 PM

Hells Revenge, Poison Spider Mesa be careful, its hot there

VooDooMudder · 07-02-07, 08:47 PM

What is the difficulty rating on those?

Cruiserdrew · 07-03-07, 09:06 AM

A lot depends on your experience level. If it's your first time in Moab, I would run Fins and THings as a warm up. Here is why: It's close to town, it's exciting without being dangerous, it has a bail out half way and you can run the whole thing in a couple of hours. Maybe it's just me, but I would not want to mangle a brand new car.

After Fins, Hell's Revenge is similar terrain, but on a much larger scale. It also is not too difficult (although I think it's a 4, as opposed to Fins 3+). It has a scary(but easy) drop off just after the hot tubs. If you are alone, or inexperienced, I would avoid "Tip Over Challenge" which is near the end of Hell's. There is an easy bypass.

If you want sight-seeing with some easy 4wd thrown in, an ALL day adventure would be the White Rim Trail. Take food water etc. It is spectacular. In my book, this would be a must do. It's perfect terrain for an unmodified truck. It is 100 miles long, so count on 6-8 hours to do the trail. It's worth it.

Kane Creek is incorrectly labeled a 3+. There are some very difficult ledges you must climb on the shelf road and a very difficult waterfall near the end of the trail. I would stay off that if alone, or with a new car.

Poison Spider might be a good choice for your last day. I don't know how the FJC would do on the first waterfall. The good news, it that that is early, so if you had problems, you could bail right there.

Edit-The Charles A. Wells book on Moab is extremely helpful.

VooDooMudder · 07-03-07, 01:51 PM

I have that book but wanted some current opinions. Thanks a bunch!

ginericLC · 07-03-07, 04:49 PM

The Well's book is still very current. Metal Masher was another fun trail I'd recommend to someone wanting to have fun without damage. Fins and Things is my wife's favorite trail. I've done it many times and it is still fun. Poison Spider shouldn't be to bad. The Wedgie can really get your heart pumping if you don't have a good spotter. Really whatever you choose there you can't go wrong. I wouldn't recommend Kane Creek. It isn't that I think it is overly challenging but I don't think you spend enough time one the slickrock on that trail that makes Moab so special.

nakman · 07-05-07, 10:28 PM

One other super fun run IMO is up north either Wipeout Hill or Seven Mile.. they kind of connect. Lots of baja in the sand opportunities, very scenic, very low carnage potential, just a good time.

Go to the visitor's center in town and drop $20 on two National Geographic maps- one north and one south ($10 each). They are very accurate, made from that unrippable paper that actually folds back up into its original state. Stare at each one for a little while then you'll really get to know the area. Just ask the guy at the desk what map to get (or even where to wheel). hth.. have fun!

mapers · 07-06-07, 02:02 AM

I am an italian 4-wheeler and I would like spend 3 or 4 days at september beginning at Moab.
I am looking to find expert 4-wheeler to cover together your trails and to help me to rent JEEP or TOY weel done and ready to cruis Moab trails.

Thank you very much.

Marco

offrd63 · 07-06-07, 11:46 PM

I'm also here at moab this weekend. anyone around?

07-02-07, 06:21 PM	#1
VooDooMudder IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NC Posts: 32	Moab trail advice Heading to Moab this weekend. Will have 2 days there. Anyone have suggestions on trails. I'm looking to have a great time, with some degree of difficulty, but not destroy any parts. It's a cross country trip with other destinations, and other FJs, ......so no breakage. Any thoughts? __________________ TLCA #17667 USC MEMBER 2007 FJC

07-02-07, 06:52 PM	#2
calstyl2 Deezz nutzz Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cherry Valley CA TLCA# 14149 Posts: 1,157 Blog Entries: 3	Hells Revenge, Poison Spider Mesa be careful, its hot there __________________ No cruisers, Im here for the Chicks and Beer McColgan for Prez Originally Posted by pagemaster It shows how weak and underbuilt the 100 series is. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvha8N3a28U Mud orientation video

07-02-07, 08:47 PM	#3
VooDooMudder IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NC Posts: 32	What is the difficulty rating on those? __________________ TLCA #17667 USC MEMBER 2007 FJC

07-03-07, 09:06 AM	#4
Cruiserdrew KI6MIE Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA TLCA# 11734 Posts: 7,163	A lot depends on your experience level. If it's your first time in Moab, I would run Fins and THings as a warm up. Here is why: It's close to town, it's exciting without being dangerous, it has a bail out half way and you can run the whole thing in a couple of hours. Maybe it's just me, but I would not want to mangle a brand new car. After Fins, Hell's Revenge is similar terrain, but on a much larger scale. It also is not too difficult (although I think it's a 4, as opposed to Fins 3+). It has a scary(but easy) drop off just after the hot tubs. If you are alone, or inexperienced, I would avoid "Tip Over Challenge" which is near the end of Hell's. There is an easy bypass. If you want sight-seeing with some easy 4wd thrown in, an ALL day adventure would be the White Rim Trail. Take food water etc. It is spectacular. In my book, this would be a must do. It's perfect terrain for an unmodified truck. It is 100 miles long, so count on 6-8 hours to do the trail. It's worth it. Kane Creek is incorrectly labeled a 3+. There are some very difficult ledges you must climb on the shelf road and a very difficult waterfall near the end of the trail. I would stay off that if alone, or with a new car. Poison Spider might be a good choice for your last day. I don't know how the FJC would do on the first waterfall. The good news, it that that is early, so if you had problems, you could bail right there. Edit-The Charles A. Wells book on Moab is extremely helpful. __________________ Andrew 1971 FJ-40 Rubicon tested, 2F powered, some mods 1976 FJ40 Rusting slowly in the back yard 1984 FJ-60 H55f, 4.11, OME, Daily Driver 1989 FJ-62 117k-son's driver for now-low and slow 1997 FZJ-80 Driveway queen

07-03-07, 01:51 PM	#5
VooDooMudder IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NC Posts: 32	I have that book but wanted some current opinions. Thanks a bunch! __________________ TLCA #17667 USC MEMBER 2007 FJC

07-03-07, 04:49 PM	#6
ginericLC IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: MH, IDaho TLCA# 7328 Posts: 3,432	The Well's book is still very current. Metal Masher was another fun trail I'd recommend to someone wanting to have fun without damage. Fins and Things is my wife's favorite trail. I've done it many times and it is still fun. Poison Spider shouldn't be to bad. The Wedgie can really get your heart pumping if you don't have a good spotter. Really whatever you choose there you can't go wrong. I wouldn't recommend Kane Creek. It isn't that I think it is overly challenging but I don't think you spend enough time one the slickrock on that trail that makes Moab so special. __________________ Eric V. TLCA 7328 99 UZJ100 "T-REX Edition" under construction FJ68 PROJECT aka LEGO(60 body, 80 Chassis/Running Gear) 74 FJ15 (that is about all that is left of it) Lots of Parts FS http://forum.ih8mud.com/sale-parts/2...ml#post3693029 ADIDALC "real environmentalists don't pave roads" "dents are like tattoos with better stories" www.WildWildWestArt.com

07-05-07, 10:28 PM	#7
nakman addict. Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: 8000' Posts: 1,243	One other super fun run IMO is up north either Wipeout Hill or Seven Mile.. they kind of connect. Lots of baja in the sand opportunities, very scenic, very low carnage potential, just a good time. Go to the visitor's center in town and drop $20 on two National Geographic maps- one north and one south ($10 each). They are very accurate, made from that unrippable paper that actually folds back up into its original state. Stare at each one for a little while then you'll really get to know the area. Just ask the guy at the desk what map to get (or even where to wheel). hth.. have fun! __________________ 96fzj80, mostly stock except for the suspension, steering, gears, brakes, batteries, lights, bumpers, running boards, skid plates, stereo, speakers, cargo area, and tires. some of my best friends are TLCA members.

07-06-07, 02:02 AM	#8
mapers IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 5	I am an italian 4-wheeler and I would like spend 3 or 4 days at september beginning at Moab. I am looking to find expert 4-wheeler to cover together your trails and to help me to rent JEEP or TOY weel done and ready to cruis Moab trails. Thank you very much. Marco

07-06-07, 11:46 PM	#9
offrd63 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Salt Lake City TLCA# 11520 Posts: 236	I'm also here at moab this weekend. anyone around?

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