Destination: Moab, Utah
April 29, 2010 by Big Nate
If Lewis and Clark had their preference I would think they would have chosen to ride an ATV instead of hike while exploring the west. That is just my opinion, but can you imagine being given the task of exploring the west on an ATV? I would like to think that I have that directive, but that is just my wild imagination. Being new here on ATVmagblog.com I hope to give you a look into a lot of different riding areas and places that I have been being an avid ATV rider. I welcome your comments (yes even criticisms)
To start off revealing some of my adventures, every year My buddies and I start and end our riding season in Moab, Utah. For those of you that haven’t experienced this desert slickrock area you are in for the ride of your life. Moab, UT is the one place that you can experience almost all of the Desert, Rock or Trail, I know I skipped “forest” but that’s because there’s not much of what you would class of forest, but there are trees… I digress. It sits in the southeast corner of Utah, and has been the site for many big Hollywood movies. It is dry and dusty, and get’s pretty hot in the summer, so if you do plan a trip there the optimal time is Mid-Fall or Spring, however the summer still can be a great time if you aren’t afraid of a little heat.
Get your map out and mark Moab, Utah as your next destination. I will caution you though you should plan your trip to Moab carefully. Here are some tips
1. Give yourself some time. Being a regular visitor I can hit enough trails in a couple of days to make my body scream to stop, but that is because I have been often enough I know where I want to ride. Grab a directory of the trails or go to google and type “Moab ATV trails” and you will find a plethora of sites that have great information on the different trails
2. Who is going? Even the experienced rider may find the slickrock a force to be reckoned with. If you have novice riders in your group, choose your trails carefully, some of the trails are incredibly technical.
3. Be prepared. Here are a list of things you will probably want to carry on your ATV: Rope,heavy duty carabiner, Flat fix kit, Goggle cleaner (wipes), and don’t forget the normal survival stuff like water and first aid kit.
4. Plan out each day. Depending on your riding style,stamina and trails you decide on, you will probably only get 2-3 trails in a day, mostly due to different trail heads sometimes are far between and you will be reloading your ATV’s to relocate.
5. Get a hotel with a hottub. Your sore muscles will thank you and me later.
One last thing don’t forget your camera of course, the photo opportunities are endless there and never fail to make me look like I am a professional photographer (which I am not). See below for some examples.
If you are also a regular in Moab, UT I would love to see comments on other items or things to consider when planning a trip to Moab, UT.
This was taken at the top of the Amasa Back trail (very technical
This is looking down to the trail head at the beginning of Hells Revenge
Looking to a classic figure in Moab. Slickrock arch
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[...] I found a spot that rivals any place I have been so far on my ATV. This isn’t another post on Moab although I could write a novel on riding in Moab, I want to talk about a little place called Ten [...]
[...] I found a spot that rivals any place I have been so far on my ATV. This isn’t another post on Moab although I could write a novel on riding in Moab, I want to talk about a little place called Ten [...]
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[...] straps per machine, tied to solid parts like the frame or A-arms, at all four corners. If it’s Moab or Bust, try to minimize the bust. Give your trailer (electrical, brakes, bearings, tires) a thorough [...]
[...] straps per machine, tied to solid parts like the frame or A-arms, at all four corners. If it’s Moab or Bust, try to minimize the bust. Give your trailer (electrical, brakes, bearings, tires) a thorough [...]
Im a trail quad rider and LOVE Moab. I’ve been there both roasting and freezing my family jewels. When do u recommend for the best riding time?
Coderby99 thanks for the comment. As for the best times to go, I would say early spring (March-May) and early Fall (Oct-Nov). The years we have gone I have had more luck with the weather in the Fall than I have the winter.