Trail Requests?

[DrMoab]

Starting the trail list.

Any special orders?

[seanR]

I would like to do Hey Joe Canyon.
I have never done it, I don't think it is very extreme, but then again, we won't be there this year.....

[rokclimbertx]

aren't there a couple of trails that begin and/or end out in arches? not sure about the difficulty but might be scenic...

or maybe something out in or around canyonlands?

[DrMoab]

aren't there a couple of trails that begin and/or end out in arches? not sure about the difficulty but might be scenic...

or maybe something out in or around canyonlands?
I think there is a dirt road going out of Arches.

Canyonlands has Elephant Hill in the South and Shafer trail in the north.

Both if these are very scenic and last year we did Elephant Hill. Which BTW is a great trail for those new to the sport or in stock vehicles who actually want to "wheel" their jeeps.

[rokclimbertx]

oh well... i thought there were a couple of ways out of or into arches from looking at those moab east/west topos...

as far as canyonlands, i saw a thing on tv about the 3 areas there and thought they mentioned that some of the petroglyphs or ruins required a 4x4 to get there but i may be wrong about access to the general public concerning that...

last year, flat iron mesa became my favorite trail so i hope tosee that one on the list... but strike ravine albeit an adventure; struck out in my opinion...

[DrMoab]

oh well... i thought there were a couple of ways out of or into arches from looking at those moab east/west topos...

as far as canyonlands, i saw a thing on tv about the 3 areas there and thought they mentioned that some of the petroglyphs or ruins required a 4x4 to get there but i may be wrong about access to the general public concerning that...

last year, flat iron mesa became my favorite trail so i hope tosee that one on the list... but strike ravine albeit an adventure; struck out in my opinion...
We are going to run Strike Ravine a little later this year and find out the proper way to run it.

Its a definate maybe on the list of ideas.

Something to keep in mind. All the trails have to fall under the EJS list. Since we run this on a BLM permit the trails we use have to be covered there. The exception to this would be areas like BFE which is privatly owned.

[YELLAHEEP]

Steel Bender. I'm planning (at this point) on attending the 'Fling and would be more than happy to lead that trail.

I'll also join any group going to BFE - always a good time.

[FELIX]

I would be interested in Elephant Hill & any other scenic runs. Possibly Hells Revenge.

It Looks like you are starting on Wed this year & going to Sunday, unlike last years Tues-Sat. We'll be there until Sat

Rob

[MontanaXJ]

Anything in Area BFE

Greg

[DrMoab]

I would be interested in Elephant Hill & any other scenic runs. Possibly Hells Revenge.

It Looks like you are starting on Wed this year & going to Sunday, unlike last years Tues-Sat. We'll be there until Sat

Rob
It should be the 2nd through the 6th.

I think somewhere we had last years calander up or something.

[FELIX]

It should be the 2nd through the 6th.

I think somewhere we had last years calander up or something.

Good to hear. We''ll be up on Monday late afternoon.:sunshine:

Rob

[Handlebars]

aren't there a couple of trails that begin and/or end out in arches? not sure about the difficulty but might be scenic...
Klondike Bluffs & Tower Arch trails are a nice loop for stockers and get you in the back door of Arches NP. Both are in the Charles Wells book but don't think either of them are on the EJS list

How about doing Flat Iron Mesa backwards for a change?

[Brad M.]

What about Rusty Nail?

[DrMoab]

What about Rusty Nail?
Not on the list...sorry.

[WayneXJ]

How about the Pickle?

[DrMoab]

How about the Pickle?
Not on the list...like I said they either have to be on private property or on the EJS list.

[WayneXJ]

Not on the list...like I said they either have to be on private property or on the EJS list.


Is that a BLM request, or something NAXJA has come up with?

[DrMoab]

Is that a BLM request, or something NAXJA has come up with?
Unfortunately its the BLM. We have grown big enough to be under a permit just like the EJS is.

Basically the permit says we can run any trail as long as it is a trail that EJS has permitted with the BLM.

This isn't to say that you, me or another member couldn't take his own little group out there but it couldn't be sanctioned by naxja. It would just have to be one of those "on your own" type things.

[Handlebars]

Here is the list of trails we are permitted to run on BLM land:

3-D Trail
Elephant Hill
Hey Joe Canyon
Pritchett Canyon
Behind the Rocks
Fins and Things
Hole in the Rock
Rose Garden Hill
Tip-Toe Behind the Rocks
Flat Iron Mesa
Hotel Rock
Secret Spire
Chicken Corners
Gold Bar Rim
Kane Creek Canyon
Sevenmile Rim
Cliff Hanger
Golden Spike
Metal Masher
Steel Bender
Copper Ridge
Hellroaring Rim
Moab Rim
Strike Ravine
Crystal Geyser
Hell's Revenge
Poison Spider Mesa
Top of the World
Dome Plateau
Tip-Toe Through Hell
Porcupine Rim
Wipe-Out Hill

Descriptions and ratings are found here: http://www.rr4w.com/trails.html

[xjblue]

Klondike Bluffs & Tower Arch trails are a nice loop for stockers and get you in the back door of Arches NP. Both are in the Charles Wells book but don't think either of them are on the EJS list

How about doing Flat Iron Mesa backwards for a change?

A couple fall flings ago with Danno leading we did that Tower Arch run but combined it with Tusher Tunnel beforehand and although we drove right past Klondike we didn't stop.

For some veriety, I don't recall that I've seen these on the lists since 02'.
Hey Joe Canyon
Secret Spire
Hellroaring Rim
Crystal Geyser
Dome Plateau
Porcupine Rim

This one was attempted last year but after that "monsoon" it was a no go.
3-D Trail

[FELIX]

I would be interested in Gold Bar Rim.

Rob

[XJSpencer]

I would like to run Golden Spike and Moab Rim...and hopefully others.

I know many of you have run these multiple times. They are still on my "to-do" list.

[Israel]

[QUOTE=passxj]I would like to run Golden Spike and Moab Rim...and hopefully others.QUOTE]

x2, plus Elephant Hill and maybe Kane Creek

[tcharon]

I just got back from EJS, I missed Poison Spider, Golden Spike and Gold Bar, we could do all 3 is succession cuz they're so close, just start early. Steel Bender is great, lots of variety & nice challanges without distruction, and Hell's Revenge is super. Behind the Rocks is a challenge I could do again, but better.

[Captain Ron]

Anything in Area BFE

Greg

First, Coyote Canyon for you sir. :D


Mmmmm....

First weekend: BFE

Mon - Fri: BFE

Second Weekend: BFE

:D

--ron

[tcharon]

First, Coyote Canyon for you sir. :D


Mmmmm....

First weekend: BFE

Mon - Fri: BFE

Second Weekend: BFE

:D

--ron
Didn't say I wanted to roll her, just wheel her. I did some of BFE one night, only some.
Thom

[Kejtar]

Steel Bender. I'm planning (at this point) on attending the 'Fling and would be more than happy to lead that trail.

I'll also join any group going to BFE - always a good time.
:D Cool! Now is Jason going to show up and stand his rig on the tail again while his wife is watching? :D

[Kejtar]

Kane Creek... maybe this year it will not be as torn up as it wasl last year.

[MontanaXJ]

First, Coyote Canyon for you sir. :D


Mmmmm....

First weekend: BFE

Mon - Fri: BFE

Second Weekend: BFE

:D

--ron

Sounds good to me.

Greg

[xjblue]

:D Cool! Now is Jason going to show up and stand his rig on the tail again while his wife is watching? :D

With his kids inside...hope so...
If so I'll go again so I can get the shot before his front wheel drops back down.

memorable trail ride.
http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1520229908043863621TkIIBm

[rokclimbertx]

porcupine rim & hellroaring rim sound like fun....

[POSJ]

Was just looking at the trail list on: http://www.utah.com/offroad/moab_area.htm

Porcupine rim trail seems like it could be a fun trail judging by the one picture.

[jmaxj]

i think we should do a two day thing like spider-spike-goldbar or something camp on the trail no rush to get through it and see the sights. IMO

[Israel]

i think we should do a two day thing like spider-spike-goldbar or something camp on the trail no rush to get through it and see the sights. IMO

Hey, I'd be down for that! Maybe that could be a Tuesday/Wednesday thing before the majority of the group arrives.

[DrMoab]

i think we should do a two day thing like spider-spike-goldbar or something camp on the trail no rush to get through it and see the sights. IMO
Where would you camp on the Spike? Besides that trail is easy in a day.

If you want to do that I would say Arch Canyon, Hole in the rock or one of those would be better.

[jmaxj]

Where would you camp on the Spike? Besides that trail is easy in a day.

If you want to do that I would say Arch Canyon, Hole in the rock or one of those would be better.
well the spike was just what was on my head it don't have to be those trails.

[DrMoab]

well the spike was just what was on my head it don't have to be those trails.
The Spike would be a fun trail to camp on. I just can't think of a good place anywhere on that trail that would make a good camp spot. It seems like the whole trail is on a slab of slickrock that tilts to the west really bad.

[jmaxj]

The Spike would be a fun trail to camp on. I just can't think of a good place anywhere on that trail that would make a good camp spot. It seems like the whole trail is on a slab of slickrock that tilts to the west really bad.
i'm sure not the whole trial is like that, but all i remember when i did it is that i tossed a aleeping bag on the ground but there were a few with us that put up tents couldn't tell you where we camped tho it was 10 yrs ago

[brian r]

Anything in Area BFE

Greg


Sounds good to me..
Let's go... :yelclap:

[jmaxj]

Sounds good to me..
Let's go... :yelclap:
watch it you might get a scratch and i'll get blamed:D

[XJhammer]

i think we should do a two day thing like spider-spike-goldbar or something camp on the trail no rush to get through it and see the sights. IMO


Now that sounds like a great idea....

[jmaxj]

Now that sounds like a great idea....
holy cow they let you back in from mexico....................damn!!

[brian r]

watch it you might get a scratch and i'll get blamed:D

That was no scratch.... I had to replace both driver side doors...
(Can't wait to do it again):cheers:

[jmaxj]

That was no scratch.... I had to replace both driver side doors...
(Can't wait to do it again):cheers:
well if you would have stayed off the rock that wouldn't have happened:D

[Mrs Moab]

The Spike would be a fun trail to camp on. I just can't think of a good place anywhere on that trail that would make a good camp spot. It seems like the whole trail is on a slab of slickrock that tilts to the west really bad.

I seem to remember sleeping on the trail, IN THE JEEP!!!

[Mrs Moab]

That was no scratch.... I had to replace both driver side doors...
(Can't wait to do it again):cheers:

Do I know you? I seem to remember a brianr, but.....nah, it can't be you.

[jmaxj]

Do I know you? I seem to remember a brianr, but.....nah, it can't be you.
he's the brian r that pops in from time to time

[DeadEyeJ]

Here's something that's been on my mind for a few years.... we ought to do multiple runs for the more popular trails so we can cut down on the numbers for the run. Though I missed out on it... I hear the spring Behind the Rocks run took "quite a while" to run with the large number of Jeeps.

That being said, I love Behind the Rocks, Moab Rim, Elephant Hill, anything with a lot of fast sandy roads, or lots of shade.

Jared:patriot:

[DrMoab]

Here's something that's been on my mind for a few years.... we ought to do multiple runs for the more popular trails so we can cut down on the numbers for the run. Though I missed out on it... I hear the spring Behind the Rocks run took "quite a while" to run with the large number of Jeeps.

That being said, I love Behind the Rocks, Moab Rim, Elephant Hill, anything with a lot of fast sandy roads, or lots of shade.

Jared:patriot:
Its been that way actually, Last year we ran the more popular ones twice.

[Israel]

Here's something that's been on my mind for a few years.... we ought to do multiple runs for the more popular trails so we can cut down on the numbers for the run. Though I missed out on it... I hear the spring Behind the Rocks run took "quite a while" to run with the large number of Jeeps.

That being said, I love Behind the Rocks, Moab Rim, Elephant Hill, anything with a lot of fast sandy roads, or lots of shade.

Jared:patriot:

Do you mean the same day or just anytime during the fling? Either way, I think its a great idea as long as we can get the trail leaders for it!

[brian r]

Do I know you? I seem to remember a brianr, but.....nah, it can't be you.


I lurk around from time to time. I am more of a web wheeler I guess.

[jmaxj]

to bring this back up i was just wondering what anyone else wants to run.

[XJumpmaster]

Derek, I'm pretty sure that I'll be doing the harder stuff early on and then when Tam gets there on Thurs, I go tame so she can ride along. She's discovered that wheeling and pregnancy are not mixing too well for her. Then again, her mom will be there with a stock Libby with a big ass ARB winch bumper and winch! LOL Can you say terrible approach angle!