Winnipeg to Moab-where to stay,wheel and weather conditions

[simonliew]

Hi,
a few of us with BJ42 are planning to go to Moab leaving Winnipeg oct 19th,will be in Moad on the 21st,we will wheel for 3 to 4 days there,
Trying to find out where to stay,what is the temperature like during day and nite time?
Are the camp ground still open?
Any body can come wheeling ?
Rob Ruthlege from Regina with the twisted custom FJ45 (top truck challenge) will be there too,also some jeeps will be there too.
Any info appreciated.......
Simon

 

[woody]

If you feel 'wrenching' on rigs might occur, then Slickrock Campground on the N end of town is a good choice...not fancy, but they are tolerant I've also stayed at the KOA and at OKRV, both on the S end of town. KOA has nicer spots than Slickrock, and OKRV really doesn't have tent options.

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

Trails are open year round, and Oct should be comfortable weather too. I'm stopping for a day-three around Oct 27-28 enroute to Vegas for SEMA.

Maps are available all over the place...

IMO, a good plan is Fins and Things to start...followed by Hells Revenge. Good first day and good warmup to Moab. Day two is Gold Bar/Golden Spike/Poison Spider...can be a 6-8+ hour trip for a big group...Day three is open, but Moab Rim or Behind the Rocks are both good choices.

http://www.4x4now.com/mu4wd.htm

Have fun

 

[simonliew]

Thanks for the tips woody.
if u come a few days earlier,we will see u there.
Simon

 

[mpho]

Moab in oct will be prime! Check out some camping out on the willow springs road...dispersed cAmping...

Btw...that weekend is a four day holiday in Utah. Might be busy...

 

[simonliew]

Thanks Mpho,
what kind of temperatures we expect for day n nite time in oct??

 

[woody]

Thanks Mpho,
what kind of temperatures we expect for day n nite time in oct??

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