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Cathedral Valley 4WD Really Necessary?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by TacoBell07, Apr 10, 2023.

  1. Apr 10, 2023 at 8:05 PM
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    TacoBell07

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    I have a 2wd Taco Prerunner trying to decide whether or not to make some traction boards with boards and nuts and bolts.
    Has anyone been to Cathedral valley UT and done the loop in 2wd ?
    I have heard from someone that 2wd would be fine probably but other places act like you need 4wd.
    Can anyone provide any info on this ??
     
  2. Apr 10, 2023 at 8:26 PM
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    Hiker46

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    If I recall correctly the only place I used 4WD was crossing the Fremont River and climbing the far bank. After that the Cathedral Valley loop was done in 2WD.
     
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  3. Apr 11, 2023 at 7:30 AM
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    Thanks, I have taken it on some shorter trails with my 2WD just not something this remote and longer trail.
     
  4. Apr 11, 2023 at 8:07 AM
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    Have a tow strap and a buddy with a 4x4 if you are even questioning it.
     
  5. Apr 11, 2023 at 3:38 PM
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    Watch river depth with spring snow melt.
     
  6. Apr 11, 2023 at 3:40 PM
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  7. Apr 11, 2023 at 5:25 PM
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    Yeah, having a 2nd or 3rd vehicle with 4WD and a recovery strap would be a good idea. I suggest you bring some shorts and sneakers to wade across to check the depth and bottom stability. If the depth is 2-3 ft you might get some water in the rear diff via the breather tube.
     
  8. Apr 11, 2023 at 5:40 PM
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    I suggest you check with the NPS at the Fruita visitor center and see what the current road conditions are. Another suggestion is to start at the west access near the park and end up in Caineville. That way you encounter the Fremont River crossing first.
     
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