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NYCO

NYCO

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Shenanigans in Moab, Oct 22-25, 2020.


For all those who need to get away and clear their minds, or for those who need to feed their Moab addiction and wheel some of the best trails America has to offer...

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Camping by the Dunes, 38.418226, -109.465427

Camping at the Ledge along Kane Creek Rd, 38.484572, -109.605764

Camping at Ken's Lake, 38.476652, -109.422331


CAMPING:

MORE CAMPING INFORMATION


HOTEL INFORMATION
 
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SHOWERS:

Moab Cyclery $5/ea - Moab Cyclery » Service
KOA $7-10/ea - Moab KOA | Camping in Utah | KOA Campgrounds
Aquatic Center $5/ea - Moab Parks and Rec, UT - Official Website - Aquatics & Fitness Center
Lazy Lizard $3/ea - The Lazy Lizard Hostel in Moab, Utah

and more, Shower Facilities in Moab, Utah

Archview Campground & Resort
N. Hwy 191 @ Hwy 313
435-259-7854
$6.00


Canyonlands Campark
555 S. Main St.
435-259-6848
$6.00
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Dowd Flats
2701 S Hwy 191
435-259-5909
$2.75 Use Fee - .25 for each 5 min​

Lazy Lizard Hostel
1213 S. Hwy. 191
435-259-6057
$3.00​

Moab Cyclery
391 S Main St
435-259-7423
$5.00​

Moab Recreation and Aquatic Center
374 Park Ave
259-8226
$5.00​

Moab Rim RV Campark
1900 S Hwy 191
435-259-5002
$5.00​

OK RV Park
3310 Spanish Valley
435-259-1400
$5.00​

Pack Creek Campark
1520 Murphy Lane
435-259-2982
$4.00​

Poison Spider Bike Shop
497 N. Main St.
435-259-7882
$5.00 for 5 min.​

Slickrock Campground
1301 N Hwy 191
435-259-7660
$4.00​

Spanish Trail RV Park
2980 S Hwy 191
435-259-2411
$5.00​

Up the Creek Campground
210 East 300 South
435-260-1888
$6.00​
 
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TRAILS:

Per local regulations, TRAIL GROUP SIZES SHOULD BE LIMITED TO 10-15 TRUCKS..multiple departure times should be added to popular trails if needed

PLEASE RESEARCH THESE TRAILS BEFORE ATTEMPTING THEM!!!!

IN THE END, ALL RESPONSIBILITY LIES WITH YOU! IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS....ASK ASK ASK!

useful links
GPS Tracks: Utah GPS Tracks
All Trails
Red Rock 4-Wheelers, Inc. -
4x4Trails.Net
Moab Offroad Trails
4x4now.com
throw up some requests

click here for an explanation of the ratings used by traildamage.com on the following trail descriptions

According to traildamage/4x4trails rating system of 1-10, basing categories off the higher end of the rating range within the trail description and higher of the two trail reporting websites (traildamage.com and 4x4trails.net)

Ratings 6/7+
The Pickle 10
Kane Creek (note: current trail conditions rank the trail higher than 6 TD shows, see 4x4trails.net, rating it a 7 primarily due to the condition of the final rock hill)
Poison Spider (6 on TD, 8 on 4x4)
Golden Spike (8 both TD & 4x4)
Gold Bar Rim (6 on TD, 7 on 4x4)
Cliff Hanger (7 on TD, 8 on 4x4)
Moab Rim (7 on TD, 8 on 4x4)
Hells Revenge (8 on both TD and 4x4) (rides easier than the rating though, high due to optional obstacles)
Steel Bender (8 on TD, 7 on 4x4)
Behind the Rocks (8 on both TD and 4x4)
Area BFE - good for night trail running (ranges from 4-10+, lots of trails and playgrounds)
Ten Mile Wash (7 on TD, due to the obstacles at the end)
Flat Iron Mesa (7 on TD)
Hole in the Rock 6 on TD (60 miles round trip, FULL DAY or 2 DAY)
Metal Masher 5-9 rating (optional obstacles bring rating to a 9)
Rose Garden Hill (7-9 on TD)
Top of the World (5-7 on TD)

Ratings 4-5
Elephant Hill (5 on TD)
Fins & Things (4-5 on TD)
Hey Joe Canyon (4 on TD)
Sevenmile Rim (4 on TD)
White Rim (4 on TD) (FULL DAY or 2 DAY 77miles)
Klondike Bluffs (4 on TD)
Porcupine Rim (4-5 on TD)
Pole Canyon Rim (4 on TD)
Delores River (4 on TD) more pics on a colorado 4x4 report
Strike Ravine (5 on TD)
Little Canyon 5
Barlett Overlook (4 on TD)
Colorado River Overlook (4 on TD)
Crystal Geyser (5 on TD)
Dome Plateau


Ratings <=3
White Wash Sand Dunes (3 on TD)
Bull canyon (3 on both TD and 4x4) and Gemini Bridges (3 on both TD and 4x4)
Secret Spire (3 on TD)
Onion Creek (3 on TD)
Rock House (3 on TD)
Long Canyon (2 on TD)
Tusher Tunnel / Hidden Canyon (2 on TD)
Yellow Cat Flat (3 on TD)
La Sal Pass (2 on TD)
Lavender Canyon (3 on TD)
Beef Basin (3 on TD)
Boxcar Bridge (3 on TD)
Tower Arch (2 on TD)
Hidden Canyon (2 on TD)
Canyon Rim Overlooks (2 on TD)


...just to name a few options


BLM Maps

Traildamage


Suggested Meeting locations:

Hells Revenge: Parking lot just inside Sand Flats Recreation Area (Fee Area)

Fins and Things: Same as Hells Revenge

Moab Rim: In parking lot of the Moab Movie Theater on Kane Creek Road

Pritchett Canyon: In parking lot of the Moab Movie Theater on Kane Creek Road

Kane Creek: In parking lot of the Moab Movie Theater on Kane Creek Road

Poison Spider: Meet at the Poison Spider trailhead parking lot marked by the Dinosaur Tracks sign.

Trifecta: Meet at the Poison Spider trailhead parking lot marked by the Dinosaur Tracks sign.

Metal Masher: Meet at the staging area at the end of Gold Bar Rim trail off Hwy 191 across the street from the Bar M Chuckwagon.

Steel Bender: meet at O-Reilly's autoparts south of town off of Hwy 191 near Ken's Lake.

Behind the Rocks: Meet at BTR trailhead off of Hwy 191

Elephant Hill: (Early meeting time since it’s a long day) Meet at Area BFE upper lot. (Fee Required or Parks Pass)

Rose Garden Hill: Meet at Lions Park parking lot at the turnoff to hwy 128 near the bridge coming into town.​

Top of the World: Meet at Lions Park parking lot at the turnoff to hwy 128 near the bridge coming into town.

Cliffhanger: In parking lot of the Moab Movie Theater on Kane Creek Road

Sevenmile Rim: From Moab drive north on Highway 191 until you pass the turn for Highway 313. The turnoff is a wide gravel area just after this turn on your left.

Any other trail not determined, meet at trailhead
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SPARE PARTS & TOOLS THREAD

RIG SUGGESTIONS:

Inspections may be held upon registering at the event.
Do us all a favor and get your s*** together! self inspection prior to arrival is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Items to cover, but not limited to:

Brakes: Be able to stall vehicle in first gear using service brakes (manual transmission).
be able to stall vehicle in third gear using parking brake (manual trans)

Steering: No excessive play in steering linkage and tie-rode ends, steering racks etc.

Suspension: Inspection of bolt tightness on key components :D

Tires: Visual inspection of tires for adequate tread. Spare tire required

Lights: Headlights are in proper working order. Taillights on proper working order

Safety: Seat belts for all passengers. Roll bar or hardtop for all vehicles. Fire extinguisher in the vehicle and accessible. Windshield free of cracks that obstruct view of driver.

Communication: CB Radio and/or HAM Radio installed and functional.

Recovery: Tow strap required (no straps with hooked ends). Proper recovery attachments points secured to the frame of vehicle front and rear. Winch (optional). Hi-lift Jack.

MISC: No excessive fluid leaks. No open exhaust (i.e. straight pipes)

Optional: Spare parts. Tool kits.



Items needed...
CB RADIO!!!, Camping gear (tents, sleeping bags, pillows, chairs, lights, rope, tarp, stakes, hammer, knife), firewood, water (5+gallons), sunscreen, food and beverages for the weekend (bring more to share if you want, but make sure to have enough for your party), grills, tarps, sunshades, tools, spare parts (if any), at least 1 spare tire, recovery strap, extra fluids (oil, tranny, steering, brake, etc), jack stands, small fire extinguisher, map of the area...let me know what i missed and i'll add


Off-road tips and gear list

Spare part recommendations...
CV axles
Tie rod ends
Tires
U-Joints
Driveshaft
ball joints
hoses (radiator, etc)
Extra fluids (motor oil, differential fluid, coolant, steering fluid, brake fluid, transmission, etc)
duct tape
zip ties
wire
fuses
 
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NYCO said:
SHOWERS:

Moab Cyclery $5/ea - Moab Cyclery » Service
KOA $7-10/ea - Moab KOA | Camping in Utah | KOA Campgrounds
Aquatic Center $4/ea - Moab Parks and Rec, UT - Official Website - Aquatics & Fitness Center
Lazy Lizard $3/ea - The Lazy Lizard Hostel in Moab, Utah

and more, Shower Facilities in Moab, Utah
Archview Campground & Resort
N. Hwy 191 @ Hwy 313
435-259-7854
$6.00


Canyonlands Campark
555 S. Main St.
435-259-6848
$6.00
​

Dowd Flats
2701 S Hwy 191
435-259-5909
$2.75 Use Fee - .25 for each 5 min​

Lazy Lizard Hostel
1213 S. Hwy. 191
435-259-6057
$3.00​

Moab Cyclery
391 S Main St
435-259-7423
$5.00​

Moab Recreation and Aquatic Center
374 Park Ave
259-8226
$4.00​

Moab Rim RV Campark
1900 S Hwy 191
435-259-5002
$5.00​

OK RV Park
3310 Spanish Valley
435-259-1400
$5.00​

Pack Creek Campark
1520 Murphy Lane
435-259-2982
$4.00​

Poison Spider Bike Shop
497 N. Main St.
435-259-7882
$5.00 for 5 min.​

Slickrock Campground
1301 N Hwy 191
435-259-7660
$4.00​

Spanish Trail RV Park
2980 S Hwy 191
435-259-2411
$5.00​

Up the Creek Campground
210 East 300 South
435-260-1888
$6.00​
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i think the aquatic center is $5 for showers and $7 for shower and pool. pretty sure thats what it was this past year
 
PHTaco said:
Wow - last post was me on Jan 16. Is RT still on?
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still looking at Oct 18-21....location has changed and working out the finer details of that in the coming months

looking at ken's lake or along kane creek road as the main areas where people will be camping.
 
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4.5 hours West is nice, I hear... ;-)
 
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