BulletTheBronco is ready for Moab... tips?

[abe]

I'm stopping in Grand Junction the night of the 27th and hitting CO National Monument the morning of the 28th and heading to moab that afternoon. I'll probably do a short hike when I get in, possibly Corona Arch. Is RMNP pretty accessible this time of year? Thought about stopping there on my way home.

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[BulletTheBronco]

I'm stopping in Grand Junction the night of the 27th and hitting CO National Monument the morning of the 28th and heading to moab that afternoon. I'll probably do a short hike when I get in, possibly Corona Arch. Is RMNP pretty accessible this time of year? Thought about stopping there on my way home.

It can be. We have only been once and it was the 2nd week of June. Temps were a record high hitting nearly 100 when we were there and we had several good hikes. There is a ton of wildlife to see so I’d say go for it and see what you can if you have time. Sheep Lake area is one of my favorites. Lots of Elk, Mule Deer, Moose, Big Horn, etc. I’m a photographer as well so that is one of my favorite areas to see and get some great shots in.

 

[timhood]

Any more must haves or tips before we go?

You didn't mention recovery gear. I'll assume that was implied. Kinetic recovery rope, tow strap, soft shackles. Air compressor. Maybe a shovel. Moab doesn't really apply here, but I take loppers to trim back any brush/tree overgrowth I might encounter.

 

[BulletTheBronco]

You didn't mention recovery gear. I'll assume that was implied. Kinetic recovery rope, tow strap, soft shackles. Air compressor. Maybe a shovel. Moab doesn't really apply here, but I take loppers to trim back any brush/tree overgrowth I might encounter.

Yes I have all that and then some on top of it just figured that would make for too long of a post. Using my packout system for my tools and recovery gear. Any spare parts you recommend besides a tie rod setup?

 

[SS Bronco]

If you want to do a nice drive, try Potash Rd to Shafer Canyon Rd. Just a dirt road but with some fantastic views of the river and ends in Canyon Lands NP.

 

[Xjeepowner]

Elephant Hill is my favorite trail. Make sure you reserve ahead of time they only allow a very small number of rigs per day.

 

[timhood]

Yes I have all that and then some on top of it just figured that would make for too long of a post. Using my packout system for my tools and recovery gear. Any spare parts you recommend besides a tie rod setup?

I should have mentioned a tire plug kit. Haven't needed one yet, but I figure that's the most likely thing that might need to be used.

 

[BulletTheBronco]

Elephant Hill is my favorite trail. Make sure you reserve ahead of time they only allow a very small number of rigs per day.

Canyonlands didn’t show it was on the timed entry system. Is there some other way you reserve it? I have the ones for Arches

 

[Xjeepowner]

Not sure how you reserve it since we always went with an organized group but I do know the number of rigs is really restricted.

 

[ElDuderino]

Canyonlands didn’t show it was on the timed entry system. Is there some other way you reserve it? I have the ones for Arches

https://www.recreation.gov/permits/4251904

 

[Tricky Mike]

It would be a good idea to have another vehicle with you.

Always! For anyone on FB, there's a group "Moab Friends for Wheeling" that you can more than likely find someone to go with if all else fails. Probably gonna be a Heep though.

 

[contented]

Stay on the marked trails. Moab isn’t like Sand Hollow where one can drive about anywhere. If you new, try Fins and Things and Top of the World which is a bit harder.

 

[Mishra42]

Your rig looks good, I was out there in September with a basically stock Saquatch Badlands and had no issues with Finns and things and Hell's revenge. We got a guide from Outlaw Adventures and it was totally worth it!

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