CO/UT trip

[HENDOG]

Can my friend who owns a Toyota also participate?
Only if he or she rides in your Jeep 4×4! Jeep Jamborees are strictly for Jeep 4x4s.

Damm! They don't want me!!!​

 

[HENDOG]

At least they are good for something!!!
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TRAIL DESCRIPTIONS Trails are subject to change. The following trails are a brief description of what MAY be available.
Porcupine Rim – Rated 4-5 Incredible views of Castle Valley, featuring the La Sal Mountains, Castle Rock, and Priest and Nuns rock formation. A popular bike route. While there are no major obstacles, the trail can prove to be challenging for stock vehicles. High ground clearance and skid plates recommended. This is a fun little trail of ledges and rock, right on the edge of the canyon rim at the end. You haven't seen anything until you get to the edge, though. The trail basically ends at a cliff called High Anxiety. You can stand right on the edge of one of the highest cliffs in Moab.

Fins and Things – Rated 4-5 A thrilling drive of steep climbs and heart-pounding descents with the La Sal Mountains providing a beautiful backdrop. Part one, on the south side of Sand Flats Road, is very scenic and steep but the fins are less dramatic. Part two, on the north side, starts gradually but ends with a rollercoaster ride you’ll never forget. Dominated by undulating slickrock with intervals of soft sand and a few rocky sections.

7 Mile Rim – Rated 4 - 5 Many beautiful overlooks and interesting rock formations including Corral Canyon, Monitor and Merrimac Buttes, Determination Towers, Uranium Arch, and Courthouse Rock. The drive itself is interesting as the terrain changes from slickrock to sagebrush to wash bottom. Most of the trail is moderate with just a few difficult spots. Some stock vehicles with very high ground clearance and good articulation can manage this trail. A tough section down to Uranium Arch can be avoided by simply viewing the arch from above. One spot near Merrimac Butte tilts sideways to an extreme degree. The trail can be made much more difficult by driving optional Wipe Out Hill which requires lockers or a winch to get back up.

Metal Masher – Rated 5-8 **Minimum of 32" stock Rubicon tire - Long wheel base Jeeps should have minimum 2" lift** This trail features two well-known obstacles—Rock Chucker and Widowmaker. Rock Chucker is an optional side obstacle designed for extreme Jeeps.
Widowmaker is somewhat easier that most Jeeps can get up. In addition to tough challenges, the scenery along the northwest ridgeline is outstanding. Many high rock ledges with tight maneuvering required in several places. While some of the most difficult obstacles can be bypassed, the remaining ones are still difficult. Vehicle modifications and lockers are recommended.

Flat Iron Mesa – Rated 5-8 **Additional ground clearance required - minimum of 33" tires and 2.5" lift - No stock JK's** A lesser-known but great hard-core trail. Besides a variety of very difficult obstacles, the trail offers some outstanding scenery across Flat Iron Mesa and along the rim of 800-ft.-deep Hatch Wash. Two obstacles on this trail need special mention. Tilta- Whirl turns you sideways on a steep hill, forcing you into an uncomfortable lean. Easter Egg Hill squeezes you through a narrow opening between two jagged rocks while negotiating a steep, challenging, rocky descent. Both Tilt-a-Whirl and Easter Egg Hill can be bypassed. Many other challenging obstacles remain, including a tight corner hundreds of feet above Coyote Canyon, a tributary of Hatch Wash. This trail is not recommended for stock vehicles. Lockers and/or excellent articulation are recommended.

Steel Bender - Rating 6 - 7 An extremely popular biking trail so when bikers approach, pull over and let them pass. This is a very scenic trail through the Mill Creek drainage area. There are many rock challenges and four stream crossings (usually shallow). Though there are many portions of the trail that are nearly flat dirt road, most of the trail consists of rock climbs and descents over stairs and ledges. Don't let the trail's name intimidate you, it's a good Moab trail that is challenging but possible for a slightly modified 4x4 vehicle.

Poison Spider – Rated 6-7 **Stock Jeeps should have lockers on axles. For open axle Jeeps a minimum of 33" tires & 2.5" lift** This is one of the most popular trails in Moab and connects with two other trails Golden Spike and Gold Bar Rim. Poison Spider Mesa is a fun-filled combination of challenging obstacles and incredible scenery. The second half of the trail passes by impressive Little Arch on the way to an outstanding overlook of the entire Moab area. Mountain biking is extremely popular on this trail. Drive with caution and be courteous to bikers at all times. A classic hard-core trail with many challenging obstacles including tight switchbacks, high irregular ledges, steep slickrock climbs, and several tippy spots. Vehicle modifications including differential lockers are highly recommended.

Hell’s Revenge - Rating 7 - 8 The trail is as beautiful as it is confusing. It has a high vantage point with beautiful views of the La Sal Mountains and Negro Bill Canyon to the east and, from the overlook, the Colorado River. The area is also known for the Slickrock Bike Trail which draws avid bikers from all over the world. The biking trail, which is marked with painted white dashed lines crosses the 4- wheel trail several times. Be very careful at the crossing points. Always be courteous and friendly. Numerous steep climbs and descents over sandstone domes and ledges. Excellent traction enables vehicles to surmount inclines of incredible steepness. Several tippy spots will test the leaning ability of most vehicles. We DO NOT offer the following obstacles on the Jeep Jamboree: The Escalator, Hell’s Gate and The Devil’s Hot tub. These obstacles are bypassed for safety and insurance reasons.

Golden Spike - Rating 8 - 9 The length and difficulty of this trail will require an 8:00 A.M. departure from the Moab Valley Inn. **Minimum of 35" tires & 3" lift A dream trail of challenging obstacles which include such well-known names as the Launch Pad, Skyline Drive, Golden Crack, Golden Stairs, and Double Whammy. Much of the trail skirts the edge of high cliffs overlooking Moab. The trail cannot be accessed directly from any paved highway. To reach Golden Spike you must first drive Poison Spider Mesa from the south or Gold Bar Rim from the north. One of the toughest hard-core trails in the Moab area. Climb and descend numerous high rock ledges. Daunting maneuvers and few bypasses. Differential lockers, high ground clearance and body protection are highly recommended. Vehicle suspension is severely tested.

Behind the Rocks – Rated 7 – 9 **Minimum of 32" stock Rubicon tire Long wheel base Jeeps should have minimum 2" lift**This trail starts just south of the Behind the Rocks Wilderness Study Area. This particular WSA is completely closed to motorized travel to preserve its incredible beauty. This fantasy land of Navajo sandstone fins and domes is perhaps the most photographed area in Moab. Between difficult obstacles are stretches of easy terrain and unique arches. The trail concludes with a wild descent through remote Hunters Canyon. Behind the Rocks’ most difficult obstacle—White Knuckle Hill— It’s akin to driving off a series of small cliffs. Lockers and extra ground clearance are highly recommended.

Cliff Hanger – Rated 6-8 A minimum of 33” tire for short WB and 35” tire for long WB - Usable Rock Rails/Sliders - No low hanging steps - Acceptance of scraping rails/skids/bumpers! - recovery points front and rear**The thing you’ll remember most about this trail is not the incredible scenery, but a 4-foot high ledge across a narrow shelf road perched high on sheer canyon walls. Although just one obstacle of many, this one will get your undivided attention. This is a popular biking trail so use appropriate caution and courtesy. Pull over and let bikers pass if they approach you from behind. On a trail like this, they will often make better time than you. The trail starts downhill, crosses Kane Creek, then climbs rapidly up a very rocky, steep grade. Obstacles are tall, challenging, and frequent. The second half of the trail smoothes out but not before crossing a challenging narrow road on a shelf about 400 feet high. This trail is not suitable for stock vehicles. Extra-high ground clearance and lockers are recommended.

 

[4xsteve]

Thank you Jeepers Jamboree for solidifying [even more] why I'm glad I am part of the Toyota crowd.

And yes, that's a nice list Hendog. Thanks for posting that. I have already been thinking that Fins N Things might be a good starter run. I have done it before so I know we can all handle it.

 

[HENDOG]

I Like Roller Coasters!​

 

[DSLTOY]

I agree, was thinking Fins & Things as a warm up and a place for everyone to get use to the Moab Rock. This is on the sand flats rec area and as I recall it is a 3 day pass, the other trail in the area is Hell's Revenge so a good second day trail.

 

[Elbert]

http://www.discovermoab.com/index.htm

I'm sure there are other links FYI

I may show up for a few days...looking to see what I can do.

 

[4xsteve]

Elbert, you'd be okay on a lot of Moab trails. In fact, I'd venture to say your rig is better suited for Moab than mine in the grand scheme of things. Being highway-worthy will allow you to get to places that are too difficult for me from a logistics standpoint.

 

[4xsteve]

Doesn't look like much in the pic, but I made a lot of progress on the 3-car hauler project today. I'd say it's about 75% complete now. A few more deck panels to put down, 7-wire harness to put in, brakes to hook up, ramps or ramp connection points to fab up and probably some more lights.

 

[TeddyBoy]

buddy, I HATE this!!!!!

 

[Elbert]

Elbert, you'd be okay on a lot of Moab trails. In fact, I'd venture to say your rig is better suited for Moab than mine in the grand scheme of things. Being highway-worthy will allow you to get to places that are too difficult for me from a logistics standpoint.

I'll stick to the mild stuff....the 60 is a big bus and can only do so much...all about having fun though. Hope to work things out...hopefully will see this week what mgt will buy into on my leave request. I should be able to take what I want as we have coverage...but you never know what some of these people will come up with when it comes to excuses. Will be a cool thing to do regardless...I'll have to wrap up some of my never completed projects by then...maybe this will incentivize that.

 

[DSLTOY]

I am pretty sure you are going to want a heater.

 

[Elbert]

I am pretty sure you are going to want a heater.

I'm still working on the world record time to install a heater core...I want to ensure that I retain the title for a while Yes you are correct...if I do nothing else I need to hit that. I'm on that..should be complete with the heater core by the end of the month....I hope the one I install is golden and I don't have to screw with it again for a very long time.

 

[4xsteve]

Well you'd better hurry to do anything to get ready. It is a LOT closer than it seems. "Crunch time" is pretty much right now.

I just looked at my calendar and I have only twelve non-work days before departure.



For the amount still left to do:

For the trip itself:

 

[jason in tn01]

Well I thought mine was ready but I guess a major brake overhaul is on the list now including a rear disk swap.

 

[TeddyBoy]

crunch time has been in full effect for the last month and I'm starting to panic a little. Time is definitely short, 5 1/2 weeks to delivery date at Roger's place.


Finally got this in today and added a 16 gig card to the library for more Go Pro vids.

 

[4xsteve]

Glad to know somebody has a book. I wouldn't be surprised if Danny has a whole shelf of them for "check out".

 

[4xsteve]

Well I thought mine was ready but I guess a major brake overhaul is on the list now including a rear disk swap.

1) Why the new screen name?
2) Just make sure you think about the master cyl before doing the swap. Going from drums to discs usually requires a larger bore MC, which then sometimes leads to needing a bigger brake booster too.

 

[jason in tn01]

1) Why the new screen name?
2) Just make sure you think about the master cyl before doing the swap. Going from drums to discs usually requires a larger bore MC, which then sometimes leads to needing a bigger brake booster too.

Screen name got changed through TAP TALK, I never have figured out why.
I will need a new master from a vehicle that has 4 wheel disk or a pro portioning valve. I thought I had this fixed but evidently not and I absolutely don't want to head out there with iffy brakes.

 

[radioridge]

what you doing about the E brake? line locks?

 

[DSLTOY]

I also have the new addition of guide book and Rob loaned me his large laminate map of area showing all the trails, helps put things in prospective.
Speaking of crunch time here is my work list :
Remove bed from IH, install 5 th wheel, fenders, lights, mud flaps and remount aux fuel tank and service truck.
Trailer- build kin pin hitch, replace several 2x2 up rights that are cracked and add cross bracing , truck up paint,rewire lights, re pack wheel bearings and move tires from camper GN.
60- replace rear springs and a few minor projects.