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Moab Easter Jeep Safari

Discussion in 'Moab' started by TNRunner, Sep 19, 2011.

  1. Sep 19, 2011 at 6:24 PM
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    TNRunner

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    All right, I know. It's a jeep crawl! Before the bashing begins just let me explain. My buddy is taking his rig for the 2012 safari and he wants me to go as his spotter/mechanic. I told him I'd prolly do it, but I'm looking for some info from anyone that's been to the Easter Jeep Safari, or Moab in general. This will be my first trip. Im Looking for info on where to stay,and what trails we should run. He has a fairly well built Rubicon with 35's, lockers, armor, winch, etc...

    Thanks for any help.
     
  2. Sep 19, 2011 at 6:32 PM
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    Jeep Safari is fun. I went last year mostly as a spectator. I also ran some trails that weekend as well but not with the Heep guys. Their trail runs are all guided by an experienced Moab trail guy and there are tons of different difficulty levels. Seems with his vehicle he would want to do at least moderate to hard trails. All the organized trail runs meet early, about 8am and then finish wen they finish...

    I have last years Jeep Safari dedicated trail/info newspaper. If we get out to a trail here in TN soon I'll bring it for you to take a look at.

    I scouted my own camp sights with some help of GPS coordinates that one of my buddy's has. You can also do pay camp sites that are very nice.
     
  3. Sep 19, 2011 at 6:37 PM
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    Thanks, I'm getting pretty stoked even though it's 6 months away. I figure we'll do the mod to hard trails, I just ain't sure which ones are the best. The application requires us to specify each trail on each day we want to run and first come first serve. There are so many to choose from!
     
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    A few bolts are different.
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    Nice, ordered!
     
  6. Sep 19, 2011 at 7:08 PM
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    Don't stay at a hotel. There are several RV/campgrounds that rent out small cabins that have all the amenities for almost half the price.

    I've stayed here and enjoyed it very much. http://moab-utah.com/moabrim/
    $49 split two ways a night is a steal. Shower, kitchenette, microwave, queen size bed, and a set of bunch beds.

    The Moab Diner has some awesome green chili.

    You can find the book Jeff mentioned in about every shop or gas station in Moab. As Jeff said, it's pretty good even though I've found some errors in it.

    May can still be chilly weather wise so make sure you take some warm clothes.

    Trails I recommend:

    7 Mile Rim
    http://www.4x4now.com/mtsmr.htm

    Fins & Things
    http://www.utah.com/offroad/fins_things.htm

    The Safari normally goes to this Potato Salad Hill (video at the top of page)
    http://www.utah.com/offroad/potato.htm

    Hey Joe Canyon (not difficult but scenic)
    http://4wheeldrive.about.com/gi/dyn...4&bt=1&bts=1&zu=http://www.4x4now.com/hjc.htm


    This was last years trip
    http://s225.photobucket.com/albums/dd20/benesnyder/Moab/

    This years trip. The first couple sets of pics in this album are actaully from Colorado. The DCLB with the besttop is Jeff's.
    http://s225.photobucket.com/albums/dd20/benesnyder/Moab 2011/#!cpZZ1QQtppZZ20
     
  7. Sep 19, 2011 at 7:09 PM
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    Great info. Thanks. Several of these I had been considering.
     
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    Oh, and watch the endangered dirt. :D
     
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    Driving on the edge like that would be kinda freaky... then you go near the parts that collapsed... D:
     
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    It's hairier when you pass two quads.
     
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    Is this you, Ben?

    I did the Spring Canyon->Hey Joe run on 4-wheelers back about 8 years ago. AWESOME ride. Were you able to make it all the way down next to the river and back into Hey Joe Canyon with the truck?
     
  13. Sep 20, 2011 at 7:36 AM
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    there's alot of free camping at the end of potash road shortly after it becomes a dirt road....go past the buildings and you'll see many free options
     
  14. Sep 20, 2011 at 9:23 AM
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    It's me and Chad. We weren't able to make it all the way back. I'll dig out the photo where we had to stop when I get home. It's in the 2010 MOAB album but I can't access it here at work.
     
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    That looks like a fun one.
     
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    kane creek is one of my favorites...coming up the rock hill can be difficult and the first obstacle is tight with 2nd gens, but overall a great trail
     
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    We took the right and went through Hurrah Pass out to Lockhart. That was a long ass drive.
     
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    This is where we got stuck in Hey Joe

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    VV Rep to whomever can name this obstacle. VV
    DSCF3179_9a5cf7da52abc6b19b0a6feadcea188479f78946.jpg
     
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    Thanks for the info. I'll look into that!
    Nice vids! Thanks!
     

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