Going to Moab

[dace voit]

At the end of the month I am going to Moab for a few days to go bikin' (mountain, that is). I also want to do some wheelin'. I have only a little experience wheelin' and my cruiser is still fairly new to me. That being said, it is still completely stock, except the CDL/pin 7.

Anyone have any info on a few good places to go down there that are not too technical? Any tips would be much appreciated!

 

[Nay]

At the end of the month I am going to Moab for a few days to go bikin' (mountain, that is). I also want to do some wheelin'. I have only a little experience wheelin' and my cruiser is still fairly new to me. That being said, it is still completely stock, except the CDL/pin 7.

Anyone have any info on a few good places to go down there that are not too technical? Any tips would be much appreciated!

Buy the Moab trail guide by Charles Wells pictured here (lower right corner):

http://www.sleeoffroad.com/products/dvd_books.htm

Invaluable.

 

[96Bruiser]

I'm going to Moab at the end of April beginning May. We usually go on easy trails because of kids and other people in our group, plus I don't want to spend my vacation fixin broken things. We like the top of the world trail, rated moderate. A little bumpy but no major obstacles plus the view from the top is post card worthy.

 

[blarsen]

You really need to go on Poison Spider Mesa, it is a 4 but a lot of the obstacles have a by pass and if you pick your line carefully it is cake. The really nice thing is that its is close to town and only a half-day trail..
later

 

[Abutoy]

Lots of guide books available down there. Have fun!

 

[junkxj]

I was in moab a few weeks ago. We didn't have a lot of time, and wanted to run something close to town. I stopped at the tourist info place right in the middle of town and they told me how to get to most of the trails. I ran Finns and things and it was much easier than I had expected. Really good ride if you only have a few hours.

 

[Shipwreck]

The Gemini bridges trail is an easy dirt road that can be crossed in a short time and has terrific views from the top of the twin bridges and views of the canyon below. Any stock 4x4 can handle this trail.

 

[bhaines]

what is the climate like in moab in mid to late november?

 

[on the rocks]

Not sure how much tech involved here but if you have never been to MOAB and have the mountain bike you must do slick rock at least once in your life. Sand sucks in Moab on a mountain bike and there isn't much on the rock road and you will most likely never experience anything else like it any where else. As far as the 80 goes on your way back from the trail and your not scared of heights try lionsback for a small fee(Any 80 should make it up with good brakes) or upper porcupine rim for a more technical longer ride(also a great choice for the bike).
Make sure to buy the updated east west map with trail ratings for more info.

 

[Shipwreck]

...As far as the 80 goes on your way back from the trail and your not scared of heights try lionsback for a small fee(Any 80 should make it up with good brakes)...

Nope. Lions back is no more.

It was sold to land developers who closed all access earlier this year. The surrounding land will become condos.

Details here:
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=555559

 

[on the rocks]

That is sad to hear. I figured it was coming, we camped there last year and they were fencing everything up around the back side and talking about it selling. Used to be able to ride the MX with a couple local guys starting at LB (up and over) and ride to the end of porcupine without touching pavement. Oh well at least there are still several trails on the other side of the river that a stock 80 can still explore!

 

[dace voit]

the climate in moab in mid to late nov can be anywhere from the 50's to the 70's during the day and 30's to 50's at night. Good time there.

I know most of the biking places but getting info on good wheelin' spots and literature is helpful -thanks.

Sux about the condos! I guess it was bound to happen.

 

[MyCrush]

Schaffer Trail is awesome and no worries about too technical; just washboards of a high caliber. Might be known by a different name also.

On way into Moab, 1st R turn past Arches Park....road goes for 12-15miles, passing on the R a small production facility of some sort near end, then turns to right. Overlooks the Colorado River in places then leads to 1st pic.
Yes, THAT IS a LC <40series> in the foreground for perspective of the vertical wall which happens to be full of switchbacks all the way to the top<3rd pic>where is a great place to sit back and have lunch.
Do get the above mentioned book......it is a detailed and reliable guide.