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General: mandatory for each trail category: solid tow points front and rear; seat belts for all occupants of the vehicle; fire extinguisher; tow strap; working jack; vehicle in good overall working order, brakes in excellent condition, no leaks; motor must keep running at steep angles. Highly recommended: first aid kit, CB radio |
Trails - Easy: stock suspension or mild lift, tires 31-33" or higher |
September 10-12, 2010
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General Notes: Participants are required to sign a waiver for the event. On each trail ride, we will have experienced ‘wheelers that are familiar with the trail and each obstacle. If you’re not sure about the right line in an obstacle, please ask for spotting help. We tend to prefer overbuilt vehicles, particularly on runs with many participants. Furthermore, breakage is not cool. Since we will leave no one behind, if your vehicle suffers a break on the trail, it will delay the entire group. This cuts into the trail experience of others that want to make the most of their precious time in Moab. And given the sensitive environmental nature of the area, leaks or leaking vehicle fluids due to a break are absolutely not cool. |
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Trail Descriptions: |
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Metal Masher (Difficult). Distance: 10.64 miles Obstacles: Rock Chucker, Mirror Gulch, Widowmaker, Mother-In-Law Hill Description: From Hwy 191 north of Moab to the top of Arth’s Rim, this trail features several slickrock areas and some rough terrain, and a fabulous view of Arches National Park from the top. Ledgy climbs such as one through Mirror Gulch demand attention to the correct line and a reliable vehicle. The two big (but optional) obstacles are Rock Chucker Hill and Widowmaker, and Mother-in-Law Hill offers several lines of varying degree of difficulty on the way out. |
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Gold Bar Rim (Difficult) Distance: 3.8 miles Obstacles: Slide Rock Description: Located in the same area as several other trails including Metal Masher, Gold Bar Rim is a short fun trail consisting of several ledge climbs that get more difficult towards the end. An obstacle called many different things including Slide Rock, marks the beginning of the difficult section. This is also the location of Jason Payne’s memorial plaque. The top of the trail has a magnificent overlook providing a 360° view of the entire Moab area. Gold Bar Rim is the tail end of the Trifecta run for Saturday. |
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Seven Mile Rim (Easy) Distance: 10.7 miles Obstacles: Big Ledge, Butte Ledges, Tippy Slickrock, Silver Crack Description: Seven Mile Rim is mostly sandy, two-track dirt road. It does provide a few challenging obstacles and some terrific scenery that we all come to Moab to enjoy. There is an opportunity to see Uranium Arch and drive around some majestic buttes called the Monitor and the Merimac. The trail also features a smaller version of the infamous Golden Crack; Seven Mile Rim’s crack is called the Silver Crack. |
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Flat Iron Mesa – backwards (Difficult) Distance: 14.8 miles Obstacles: Rubble Hill, the Dome, Tilt-A-Whirl, Easter Egg Hill, the Squeeze Description: This trail provides a good mix of easy and challenging obstacles. Much of the trail winds around the area as a two-track, sandy dirt road. There are sections of slickrock and ledge climbs. Running the trail backwards will provide some additional ledge climb challenges. Tilt-A-Whirl is a challenging off-camber turn that requires careful tire placement and steady nerves, but this is just a warm up for the tension created at the Squeeze. The Squeeze is a tight turn with a rock outcropping on one side and a sheer drop off on the other. Both obstacles mentioned can be bypassed. |
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The “Trifecta”: Poison Spider Mesa-Golden Spike-Gold Bar Rim (Difficult) Distance: 19 miles (approximate) Obstacles: Chutes, Big Ledge, Prelaunch Pad, Waterfall, Wedgy, Sand Bowl, Tippy Dome, Launch Pad, Skyline Drive, Witch's Crotch, Washtub, Zuki Hill, Golden Crack, Buggy Challenge, Golden Stairs, Golden Coaster, Double Whammy, Body Snatcher Description: The Trifecta is the ultimate Moab wheelin’ experience as it encompasses 3 trails with numerous challenging and fun obstacles. Everyone needs a picture of their rig on the Golden Crack and this best opportunity to get it done. Plan on a long day for this trail, but you won’t regret a minute of it. |
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Pritchett Canyon (Hardcore) Distance: 19 miles (approximate) Obstacles: Which Way, The Tube, Damen's Hot Tub, Rocker Knocker, Suicide Hill, Rock Pile, Yellow Hill Description: It’s only 4 miles, but make no mistake about it: they are among the 4 hardest miles in Moab. The entry is tricky, and obstacles such as the Rocker Knocker, Rock Pile, Suicide Hill, and Yellow Hill, are known to take a bite out of vehicles quite often. Come well-prepared: 2 lockers, 36+ tires and a winch are mandatory. Most importantly: make sure your motor keeps running when the truck’s nose points towards the sky. Notes: Trail use fee at the entrance is applicable. |
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Shafer Trail Switchbacks (Easy) Distance: Obstacles: Description: The switchbacks are an easy trail that only requires high clearance, so this is a trail that could be done in the tow rig. The Shafer switchbacks are a series of steep and amazing switchbacks cut into the side of a canyon It boasts a breathtaking view, but may not be a comfortable experience for people with an extreme fear of heights. At the bottom of the switchbacks you can access Musselman Arch and much of the White Rim trail. Notes: Canyonlands National Park entrance fee is applicable |
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Strike Ravine (Difficult) Distance: 6.3 miles Obstacles: Big Ugly Description: This trail consists of some rugged canyons with loose, rocky hill climbs and canyon bottoms with several ledges and boulders. There are some “sneaky” rocks that can catch your sheetmetal by surprise. The trail ends at the Area BFE trailhead/parking area. |
| More information on these trails can be found on the following websites: http://www.traildamage.com/trails/index.php http://www.centralpt.com/pageview.aspx?id=20715 |
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