Southern Utah Traverse -4 day overland Trip Sept-28-Oct 1

Trip is full - Until next time

Starting in St. George UT on Sept 28 and ending near Mexican Hat on Sunday Oct 1st. This trip will take us across some amazing country with a few short hikes thrown in. Zebra and Tunnel slot canyons, Peek a Boo and Spooky slot canyons and plan to stop at Lake Powell for a short swim Also check out Calf creek falls, Hells backbone road and maybe grab a bite to eat at the Famous Hells Backbone Grill. You don't need a fully built truck though, we stay together as a group, wait for everybody at turns, and help each other with breaks and stucks. This will be a great opportunity for you "Overlanders" to get out and test your systems and explore some great country for 4 days. You will need AT or mud tires, full size spare tire and tools to change it, VHF comms, and backcountry camping gear as we'll be doing dispersed camping. We do have scheduled gas stops but plan on 5 or 10 gallons of extra fuel. Also need to bring firewood, 2 to 4 bundles per truck but may be able to buy more at the gas station stops.

It would be awesome if we could get a couple Taco's to start running with us! If you would like to go, pm me your email address and phone number.
This will be a moderate pace with stops only at areas of interest so that we can cover as much trail as possible. Camp is normally setup at sunset and break camp around 8am-9am.
There will be multiple water crossings, sand, slick rock and lots of fun.

Beer drinking and general shenanigans will be encouraged.

Role Call:

I have the following trucks confirmed so far:
@n2deep, Craig +1 4wd Tundra Gen2
@KevinK, Kevin +1 4wd Tundra Gen3
@osidepunker, Alex solo, 4wd Tundra Gen2
Spencer, solo, 4wd 4Runner
Zac2, solo, 4wd Tundra Gen3
Zack 4wd Tundra Gen2
@ryanjboutin Taco
Riley 4wd Tundra Gen1

Tentative:



Route/Itinerary:

Final routes TBD
GPX/KML file supplied if needed
Max 8 vehicles

We will be starting in St. George, UT approx 8am on Sept 28th. I have space at my house for a couple trucks if you want to drive in the night before and caravan up. I am about 30 min from St. George.
Weather should be perfect - cool nights and warm days

Meal Planning:

TBD - normally we split meals and you only have to cook a meal for the whole group once - breakfast or dinner and are responsible for your own snacks, drinks and lunches. This allows you to relax and enjoy without having to cook for every meal.

This trip was inspired from this post- https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/southern-utah-traverse-s-u-t-august-13th-19th-2017.489995/ and have made a few adjustments to stops and routes.

 

Subbed for shenanigans.

 

Damn too short notice. Doing again next year?

 

We're always up to some kind of no good. About once a month we try to get out in the southwest US for 4-6 days.

Check www.sgu.life for the current calendar.

 

Thanks. I'm gonna try to get out on trips more and head Wes tore often.

 

It's not current...

 

Bump - we had someone bail today- so one spot has opened back up if anybody is interested.

 

Where are all the overlanders - if you built it then its time to use it.

 

They're around. You should cross post in the CA section

 

I did in SoCal

 

T MINUS ONE HOUR !!!

 

Pics for those interested -

 

Did this go in 2018?
Is there a plan for 19? Please please tag me if this type of trip is planned again!

 

Looking to take part of this trail come spring. Anyone have a gpx or map theyd share.

 

We're going at the end of May if you want to join.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/southern-utah-traverse-19-25-may.585219/

I have a file I'll PM you.

 

Awesome thank you. I might go depending on the week

 

Bwahahaaha! Im already on that one, didn't even think to notice if it was the same. Thanks!