Just did a rough measurement of Chris' angle and found it between 45 and 50 degrees, assuming the camera is level, and the trees suggest it is. Hard to understand why that truck did not roll!
2013 San Rafael Swell!
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Tuesday
Tuesday we departed towards the eastern flank of the Abajos only to end up heading west. Our intended route was up and over Cottonwood Road but a combination of many small factors (snow, vehicle issues) turned us back. We camped near Blanding. Good recovery practice and teamwork.
Tuesday we departed towards the eastern flank of the Abajos only to end up heading west. Our intended route was up and over Cottonwood Road but a combination of many small factors (snow, vehicle issues) turned us back. We camped near Blanding. Good recovery practice and teamwork.
jonharis
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Wednesday
Wednesday, we set out for Lockhart Basin. This was the trail that I had concerns about from the initial planning stage since I was hauling my camper. It turned out to be a blast! The scenery was unparalleled and we really felt like we were exploring. Other than a few cars at the very beginning, we didn't see anyone. My kind of trail.
Most of the trail was an easy run, sutable to most stock 4x4s. There were only a few moves that were a little more difficult. The most difficult parts would still be drivable by most stock 4x4s (Toyota's, Jeeps, Rovers etc.) with good tire placement.
At this point we hiked about 1000' to an old airplane crash. Well worth the short hike. Coordinates in the Wells book.
Wednesday, we set out for Lockhart Basin. This was the trail that I had concerns about from the initial planning stage since I was hauling my camper. It turned out to be a blast! The scenery was unparalleled and we really felt like we were exploring. Other than a few cars at the very beginning, we didn't see anyone. My kind of trail.
Most of the trail was an easy run, sutable to most stock 4x4s. There were only a few moves that were a little more difficult. The most difficult parts would still be drivable by most stock 4x4s (Toyota's, Jeeps, Rovers etc.) with good tire placement.
At this point we hiked about 1000' to an old airplane crash. Well worth the short hike. Coordinates in the Wells book.
jonharis
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The trail progressivly got harder. If I were in a more stock SUV and concerned about making it I would likely start at the north end. The most difficult part is very close to the intersection with Chicken Corners.
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Dropping into the hardest part. Other than being pretty tight it wasn't too bad. I was beyond impressed with the performance of the camper.
This crack requires good tire placement, to far to either side pretty much ensures body damage.
Some Marketing photos for Tuckington Industries
Dropping into the hardest part. Other than being pretty tight it wasn't too bad. I was beyond impressed with the performance of the camper.
This crack requires good tire placement, to far to either side pretty much ensures body damage.
Great pics
Great photos as usual but the night shots are superb. You must have been really busy scrambling around to get so many. Most shots look familiar but I don't remember the crack and it looks like it would be hard to forget. I'd guess a large rock or two rolled onto the trail since I was there in May 2011.
Looking to see the next chapters when more new faces showed up.
Looking to see the next chapters when more new faces showed up.
No that section just looks different in the dark. Its a long section of slickrock that looks like a stream has carved a small canyon in it.
jonharis
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Thursday
Thursday morning met us with new friends in the form of three 100 series land cruisers from California and Vegas as well as Crash in his 4RNR. The day would include the most miles covered for the trip on dirt as we had to travel from Dubinky Well to Temple Mountain. A drive through White Wash and the San Rafael Road were on the Agenda.
Dubinkey Well, built by the CCC in the early part of the last century was deeper than most. It's 16' span is larger than most aeromotors seen in the desert. Impressive.
Thursday morning met us with new friends in the form of three 100 series land cruisers from California and Vegas as well as Crash in his 4RNR. The day would include the most miles covered for the trip on dirt as we had to travel from Dubinky Well to Temple Mountain. A drive through White Wash and the San Rafael Road were on the Agenda.
Dubinkey Well, built by the CCC in the early part of the last century was deeper than most. It's 16' span is larger than most aeromotors seen in the desert. Impressive.
jonharis
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Green River (town) is the only place where one can cross the Green River (river) so we made our way through. The sleepy town was established in the 1800's by the US mail and grew from there. It became a Uranium mining hub in the 50s-60s. In 1964, the Air Force established the Green River Launch Complex as part of the White Sand's Missle Range. 141 Athena Missles were launched from the location. The base is now abandoned and makes for an excellent side trip. White Elephant, did you guys make it over to the base?
Heading down the dusty, high speed, San Rafael Road.
Camp at Temple Mountain. Can you see the petroglyphs? We couldn't. It turned out to be a pleasant surprise the next morning.
Craig and I doing some night photos.
Heading down the dusty, high speed, San Rafael Road.
Camp at Temple Mountain. Can you see the petroglyphs? We couldn't. It turned out to be a pleasant surprise the next morning.
Craig and I doing some night photos.
Great pictures! This looked like an amazing trip. I'll try not to total my truck before next years trip.
bluecruiser
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There is a ghost in that Lone Warrior pic. I think its a ghost of the Jon Harris....nice pics.
jonharis
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Saturday
Saturday was a great day on the trail with the largest group. Lead by Galen, the group headed down the Devil's Racetrack to the Eva Connover Trail and back to camp. The northern Swell offers very different views than the Southern Swell which keeps things interesting. Camp was a frigid 10 Degrees or so and the huge fire barely kept us warm. Several people left after dinner out of necessity and headed to warmer climates in Moab.
Saturday was a great day on the trail with the largest group. Lead by Galen, the group headed down the Devil's Racetrack to the Eva Connover Trail and back to camp. The northern Swell offers very different views than the Southern Swell which keeps things interesting. Camp was a frigid 10 Degrees or so and the huge fire barely kept us warm. Several people left after dinner out of necessity and headed to warmer climates in Moab.
Waiting for your photos to load I did mow the lawn AND do the laundry. But it was worth the wait!
Ace
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I wonder how much the group will grow for next year's trip.
Great photos Jon. It's hard to really see how steep the drop was that I almost drove my LC off.
I'm looking forward to the time lapse photos!
I'm looking forward to the time lapse photos!