starting to actually plan my moab trip, i'm definitely in for this run on friday. like MRK5 said we can still do the meet n greet and all.
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2015 Unoffical easy scenic run into Arches NP * Test run completed*
- Thread starter Metrodps
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Oy Vey! Well Going in to the Park on Willow Flats was ok it has a few areas where you get some small rocks in the wash areas. Nothing a stock rig (not lowered) can't do. There are a few nice photo spots along the way.
I went in to Arches N.P. on the Willow Flats road/trail there were some spots that you had to go slowly over due to small rocks. Nothing a stock rig can not do. Once on pavement nothing to report except take lots of pictures of the rock formations and vistas.
So off the pavement to the Salt Flats road/trail. Now mind you that the Red Rock Wheelers said it was a five. I am thinking no way when I saw the cars going on it. Then I came to the turn off!
Here we see the start of the 4x4 trail with a Jeep going up before me. It was at this point I had to lock the hubs and put it in granny low. This section is rough and rocky; it is NOT for newbies or low experience. The National Parks recommends running it from North to South. So after the 1.7 miles of being bounced and shaked about you come to level ground with some minor sand.
Then at the fork to go South or go on to Tower Arch.
With lots of sand on trail we went South to re join Willow Flats road.
A short way in we came to a little rock in the road by holding to the right side it is easy obstacle. This was where we started in the sand box. It started to get a littler deeper as we went further in to the interior. Our troubles were just about to start. We were now encountering sand in places up to six inches in spots and blind curves.
Many Places we were at a 30 to 45 degree angle due to the sand ruts and almost flipped the rig on its side twice (talk about pucker factor!!! Several Places made me think of my old days patrolling the boundaries of a non existence base in Nevada.
So to summarize things the Willow Flats road in is OK and the paved roads are OK too. The run would seem to be enter the park through main entrance I will cover up to 10 vehicles on the entrance fees. To lunch at the devils garden area and then once the loop in park is done head out the Willow Flats road.
Let me know who is still interested.
I went in to Arches N.P. on the Willow Flats road/trail there were some spots that you had to go slowly over due to small rocks. Nothing a stock rig can not do. Once on pavement nothing to report except take lots of pictures of the rock formations and vistas.
So off the pavement to the Salt Flats road/trail. Now mind you that the Red Rock Wheelers said it was a five. I am thinking no way when I saw the cars going on it. Then I came to the turn off!
Here we see the start of the 4x4 trail with a Jeep going up before me. It was at this point I had to lock the hubs and put it in granny low. This section is rough and rocky; it is NOT for newbies or low experience. The National Parks recommends running it from North to South. So after the 1.7 miles of being bounced and shaked about you come to level ground with some minor sand.
Then at the fork to go South or go on to Tower Arch.
With lots of sand on trail we went South to re join Willow Flats road.
A short way in we came to a little rock in the road by holding to the right side it is easy obstacle. This was where we started in the sand box. It started to get a littler deeper as we went further in to the interior. Our troubles were just about to start. We were now encountering sand in places up to six inches in spots and blind curves.
Many Places we were at a 30 to 45 degree angle due to the sand ruts and almost flipped the rig on its side twice (talk about pucker factor!!! Several Places made me think of my old days patrolling the boundaries of a non existence base in Nevada.
So to summarize things the Willow Flats road in is OK and the paved roads are OK too. The run would seem to be enter the park through main entrance I will cover up to 10 vehicles on the entrance fees. To lunch at the devils garden area and then once the loop in park is done head out the Willow Flats road.
Let me know who is still interested.
Looks like a cool ride. I'm doing the newbie run on Friday though.
Looks like a blast, wish I could join you
You can count me as interested. No need to cover my entry fee. I'm still working on my schedule but if I can make it this seems like a nice scenic trip.
Was back again today. Took these pictures and thinks the wind direction that day will determine if we go in the back road or the front and exit the back road.
These are just out side the park area near the wash.
These are just out side the park area near the wash.
Jason4x4
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I signed up for the newbie run friday, just to sign up for something, But, I do like the looks of this, what was your time entrance to exit? looks like a good one for the family to go.
10:00 am from the Willow Flats road (from 191) then To Double Arch. From there back out to main road and Wolf Ranch. From there back out to main road and North to Devils Garden. I stopped for 20 mins at each area to figure for walks to take pictures. We would take a break at Devils Garden for a lite lunch (we will be having BBQ later). At this point the groups can either splinter and return back out through the main road and visitor center or do the hard (rough and chance of minor scratches Salt Valley road.
I think slow and with spotters will make the rough start off ok; but note I did get some damage on it and it is very sandy.My bumper was lose and caused the dent from flexing. The front wheel well trim rubbed as well. I almost put it on its side twice. Red Rock crawlers rate it a 5 at start. Over all figure min 5 hours on the complete run down the Salt Valley trail.
Jason I think the trail could be fun with a couple trucks that way we all have some support. At the risk of some scratches es I would run it again.
I think slow and with spotters will make the rough start off ok; but note I did get some damage on it and it is very sandy.My bumper was lose and caused the dent from flexing. The front wheel well trim rubbed as well. I almost put it on its side twice. Red Rock crawlers rate it a 5 at start. Over all figure min 5 hours on the complete run down the Salt Valley trail.
Jason I think the trail could be fun with a couple trucks that way we all have some support. At the risk of some scratches es I would run it again.
Jason4x4
1/2 ton status
sounds good, we'll see how it goes when we get closer, but I might just jump off the newbie run.
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Same here. I guess we can sort it out on Friday Morning.
