ComancheClub Goes To Moab

[derf]

Fins N Things

 

This is a good trail for people new to Moab.  Lots of slickrock and some fun hills.  Not too difficult for a vehicle close to stock.

 

There is a day use/week use fee of like $10 to access this trail.

 

Hell's Revenge

 

A favorite trail for many.  It has some optional obstacles to challenge more built rigs.  Lots of optional lines lets you do the easy route while being challenging for more built rigs.  An XJ on 32s and 3-4" lift has zero trouble making it on some of the harder lines.  Hell's gate is intimidating but not technically challenging.

 

Same day/week use fee as Fins.

 

Poison Spider

 

A difficult trail for more built rigs.  But you get to a scenic overlook at the top of the bluffs west of town that is pretty cool.

 

Top Of The World

 

A rough trail and you need to be built a little.  But the overlook is pretty stunning.  Google top of the world and you can see the pictures people take.

 

It's a bit of a drive to get there but worth it.

 

[derf]

One thing also to consider is trail communication.  It's good for everyone to have a 2 way radio so we can chat while we're driving.

 

CB is falling out of favor.  Though I still have them.

 

I have my ham license but most people don't.  So that's not the best option.

 

The 4x4 community is standardizing on FRS/GMRS.  I'd suggest this as the best option for most people.  Decent quality handhelds are inexpensive on Amazon.  Or you can do like I did and get a fixed mount radio to install in the Jeep.  We can pick a channel and set up a privacy code so we don't have to listen to everyone else out there.

[89 MJ]

1 hour ago, derf said:

Fins N Things

 

This is a good trail for people new to Moab.  Lots of slickrock and some fun hills.  Not too difficult for a vehicle close to stock.

 

There is a day use/week use fee of like $10 to access this trail.

 

Hell's Revenge

 

A favorite trail for many.  It has some optional obstacles to challenge more built rigs.  Lots of optional lines lets you do the easy route while being challenging for more built rigs.  An XJ on 32s and 3-4" lift has zero trouble making it on some of the harder lines.  Hell's gate is intimidating but not technically challenging.

 

Same day/week use fee as Fins.

 

Poison Spider

 

A difficult trail for more built rigs.  But you get to a scenic overlook at the top of the bluffs west of town that is pretty cool.

 

Top Of The World

 

A rough trail and you need to be built a little.  But the overlook is pretty stunning.  Google top of the world and you can see the pictures people take.

 

It's a bit of a drive to get there but worth it.

 

I added all of them to the first post. I figure we can narrow that down later once we know who is going and the capabilities of the rigs.

 

1 hour ago, derf said:

One thing also to consider is trail communication.  It's good for everyone to have a 2 way radio so we can chat while we're driving.

 

CB is falling out of favor.  Though I still have them.

 

I have my ham license but most people don't.  So that's not the best option.

 

The 4x4 community is standardizing on FRS/GMRS.  I'd suggest this as the best option for most people.  Decent quality handhelds are inexpensive on Amazon.  Or you can do like I did and get a fixed mount radio to install in the Jeep.  We can pick a channel and set up a privacy code so we don't have to listen to everyone else out there.

Good call. I like the idea of CB, but FRS/GMRS does seem to be the standard anymore. I'm good with either. 

[derf]

More trail ideas for the mild trails folks.

 

Chicken corners

 

Easy trail with scenic views.  There's a cool overlook that is good for a photo shoot.

 

Onion Creek

 

This one winds through a valley with high walls.  Many water crossings.  It's a fun trail.

 

Gemini Bridges

 

An easier trail that has scenic stops at natural rock bridges.

[coheed]

I'd love to do a Moab trip. Haven't been to Utah in the MJ and it's definitely on my list. Don't know if I could do a spring 27 trip, but could surely make the other dates work. Guess I gotta start thinking about sliders lol

[89 MJ]

1 hour ago, coheed said:

I'd love to do a Moab trip. Haven't been to Utah in the MJ and it's definitely on my list. Don't know if I could do a spring 27 trip, but could surely make the other dates work. Guess I gotta start thinking about sliders lol

I'm not sure if spring of 27 will work for me yet either. It might be possible, but fall of 27 or spring of 28 should definitely work for me. I'm in the same boat with sliders too

[89 MJ]

1 hour ago, derf said:

More trail ideas for the mild trails folks.

 

Chicken corners

 

Easy trail with scenic views.  There's a cool overlook that is good for a photo shoot.

 

Onion Creek

 

This one winds through a valley with high walls.  Many water crossings.  It's a fun trail.

 

Gemini Bridges

 

An easier trail that has scenic stops at natural rock bridges.

Thank you, added to the first post

 

[derf]

1 hour ago, 89 MJ said:

I'm not sure if spring of 27 will work for me yet either. It might be possible, but fall of 27 or spring of 28 should definitely work for me. I'm in the same boat with sliders too

I'll be building my own custom sliders as I build my MJ.  Spring 27 is ambitious for me too.

[89 MJ]

19 minutes ago, derf said:

I'll be building my own custom sliders as I build my MJ.  Spring 27 is ambitious for me too.

Seems to be a common theme, which is probably a good thing.

 

 

Is anyone opposed to a fall 2027 ride or spring 2028?

[watchamakalit]

I would definitely be interested. I have long dreamed of a trip to moab, maybe us scheduling something will motivate me enough to just go. I voted for fall of '27 or later. I think that will give me enough time to figure out a few small bugs and investigate some rock sliders also. Oh and gotta find an a.c. leak. Pretty sure it will be needed. Lol

[89 MJ]

19 hours ago, watchamakalit said:

I would definitely be interested. I have long dreamed of a trip to moab, maybe us scheduling something will motivate me enough to just go. I voted for fall of '27 or later. I think that will give me enough time to figure out a few small bugs and investigate some rock sliders also. Oh and gotta find an a.c. leak. Pretty sure it will be needed. Lol

I voted for the same ones. I agree, I think that extra time will be needed to sort out a bunch of our trucks. After all, they are nearing 40 years old, which doesn't seem right.

[watchamakalit]

2 hours ago, 89 MJ said:

I voted for the same ones. I agree, I think that extra time will be needed to sort out a bunch of our trucks. After all, they are nearing 40 years old, which doesn't seem right.

And some of us are faced with a 1400+ mile drive one way. Definitely gonna need some planning time to organize the caravan of mj's that will be headed west. Lol

[89 MJ]

5 minutes ago, watchamakalit said:

And some of us are faced with a 1400+ mile drive one way. Definitely gonna need some planning time to organize the caravan of mj's that will be headed west. Lol

Lol, thankfully I'm only looking at 650 miles. Good call on organizing a caravan of MJs heading towards the trail. Not only would that be neat, but it would be good to have a crew to help if someone's truck needs something on the drive. 

 

The other thing we all should think about is maps. I know there's Gaia, OnX, and I'm sure others. We all should probably have some sort of maps. Question is, should we all standardize and use the same maps?

[derf]

I don't know that we need to standardize maps.  It's not bad to have multiple maps to get more information.

[xjustinx]

6 hours ago, 89 MJ said:

I voted for the same ones. I agree, I think that extra time will be needed to sort out a bunch of our trucks. After all, they are nearing 40 years old, which doesn't seem right.

I did Georgia to Moab and back in 2024. Me and the Comanche and 2 friend in brand new trucks 😵‍💫 Section over the Rockies was rough for the Comanche lol. 

[89 MJ]

4 hours ago, xjustinx said:

I did Georgia to Moab and back in 2024. Me and the Comanche and 2 friend in brand new trucks 😵‍💫 Section over the Rockies was rough for the Comanche lol. 

I can imagine!

[neohic]

14 hours ago, xjustinx said:

I did Georgia to Moab and back in 2024. Me and the Comanche and 2 friend in brand new trucks 😵‍💫 Section over the Rockies was rough for the Comanche lol. 

Absolutely. Coming from the east, 70 going through Denver and then climbing up and over Vail can be a bit rough. I just did it yesterday headed home. It’s a very scenic drive!… but maybe avoid the mountains if you’re concerned. 

[derf]

14 minutes ago, neohic said:

Absolutely. Coming from the east, 70 going through Denver and then climbing up and over Vail can be a bit rough. I just did it yesterday headed home. It’s a very scenic drive!… but maybe avoid the mountains if you’re concerned. 

Yep.  The passes can be rough in CO.  Scenic for sure though.  Make sure your cooling system is in good working order.

 

The Eisenhower tunnel is a little higher than Vail pass.  Both can be a challenge.

 

I like US50 or US160 through Southern CO.  Monarch pass on US50 is over 11,000 feet (like I70).  Wolf Creek pass on US160 tops out at 10,8xx.

 

I80 through southern Wyoming tops out below 9,000 feet.  US64 in northern NM tops out just over 9,000 feet.  Those can be a little easier if they aren't too far out of your way.

[xjustinx]

3 hours ago, derf said:

Yep.  The passes can be rough in CO.  Scenic for sure though.  Make sure your cooling system is in good working order.

 

The Eisenhower tunnel is a little higher than Vail pass.  Both can be a challenge.

 

I like US50 or US160 through Southern CO.  Monarch pass on US50 is over 11,000 feet (like I70).  Wolf Creek pass on US160 tops out at 10,8xx.

 

I80 through southern Wyoming tops out below 9,000 feet.  US64 in northern NM tops out just over 9,000 feet.  Those can be a little easier if they aren't too far out of your way.

Next trip out there we are gonna try the NM route. Been over the Rockies multiple times now so time to see something different. You are right have your cooling system on point. I went through everything on mine and it still melted the fan wire connector as we were climbing up towards the tunnel.