Simple Moab Trail

[BTUMAN]

I'm looking for a simple 1/2 day trail near Moab I can go and just take in the scenery with the family. (In mid March). I'm heading back to UT on a family Road trip and want to get off the beaten path, but not boulder. I have a stock 2004 Lx 470. Any suggustions?

 

[spressomon]

White Rim Trail should be doable in a stock 100. Just a couple spots you will need to pick your lines carefully. Either one long day or better taken/seen over 2-days; make sure you make your campsite reserves.


Oooops...didn't see your "1/2 day..." requirement. Agreed: Get the Guide to Moab...many 1/2 day adventures there for sure.

 

[calstyl2]

Buy the Moab Trail book............Schaffer Switchbacks are amazing.

Tiptoe Behind the Rocks is good too.

 

[NMuzj100]

Willow creek in Arches NP and the Schaffer Trail in Canyonlands are great. Fine for stock and great views.

I really recommend This Wells guide.

Guide to Moab, UT Backroads & 4-Wheel Drive Trails (2nd Edition) [978-1-934838-00-6] - $27.95

If you buy direct from their site you can get the spiral binding.

 

[Travis351]

Fins and Things is another good one. They have white lines painted on the rocks so you can't loose your way.

 

[hedonist]

Fins and Things is another good one. They have white lines painted on the rocks so you can't loose your way.

great senic trail, but in a stock lx your drag ass, and maybe front bumper. fun trail though
gemini bridges is really nice. senic and easy. great views of the bridges and much more. can be done in .5 day

 

[BTUMAN]

Thanks all. That is what I needed.

 

[alkarich]

If you do the the Schaffer Trail, take the Potash Road back into Moab. Incredible views and very easy in a stock truck.

Also Gemini Bridges could be done on the way to the Canyonlands NP entrance and the Schaffer Trail.

 

[fj40scottb]

Gemini Bridges, then Long Canyon back into town. Great 1/2 day trail.

Here's a pic on Long Canyon