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Moab/Colorado - July 2011

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Old 04-12-2011 | 02:12 PM
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flash floods are a major threat out here. Youtube moab flash flood and see how fast they happenAs well as lightning. Plan to summit the passes early in the AM and try to stay off them from 12pm-3pm. Last year we did red cone and a storm popped up. We got to the top and there was so much static that it was like playing zuess god of lighning.

Just play it safe...and enjoy the area! we dont want to rescue you. That $$$$$ lol
Old 04-12-2011 | 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by JK-UTE
Totally off topic but you need to hit the human cesspool they call the Ouray Hot Springs if you're staying there...
Human Cesspool???? Ouray Hot Springs? You talking about the one across from the Ouray Visitor Center that has the swimming pools and such? We'll either be staying at the Ouray KOA or possibly camp out on the trail somewhere depending on whether we have anyone else as a group or if we're just by ourselves.

Originally Posted by voodoojk
flash floods are a major threat out here. Youtube moab flash flood and see how fast they happenAs well as lightning. Plan to summit the passes early in the AM and try to stay off them from 12pm-3pm. Last year we did red cone and a storm popped up. We got to the top and there was so much static that it was like playing zuess god of lighning.

Just play it safe...and enjoy the area! we dont want to rescue you. That $$$$$ lol
Good to know... I'll definitely look that up - I guess seeing as how most of the trails you see in Moab being as dry and arrid, you never think of flash floods as being a major concern. How often are storms in Moab? Is it like in Colorado where a shower in the afternoon is almost guaranteed?
Old 05-18-2011 | 07:11 AM
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Ejoying this thread. We're also planning a trip from OK to Moab in late June. Wish we could also include Ouray in the circuit, but can't this time.

The trails I'm targeting have nearly all been mentioned already, but I am also considering some of the trails east of Moab through the Manti-La Sal National Forest. There aren't many trails over there, and only a couple appear to be remotely challenging. However, since our only opportunity to go is summertime, the forest trails are reported to be significantly cooler, and the scenery is also awesome there.

The Canyonlands trails are also on my radar, but I know we'll have to hit them early in the day. May try to save the shorter runs close to Moab for evenings.

Any tips for camping?
Old 05-18-2011 | 07:42 AM
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Plus, I'd hate to try something and have a break down that far away. Chicken Corners was one we picked based on ease and the scenery.
Hell's Revenge isn't bad if you take the bypasses and it still has some fun stuff to play on. Also HR is right outside of town and a very popular trail, if you did run into trouble chances are you wouldn't have to wait long for someone to come along.

I'd recommend against Chicken Corners for the reasons already stated, long and borring. Plus you're much farther away from town on CC.

Take a lot of water for Moab (should be pretty hot in July) and have fun on your trip, it looks to be a blast!
Old 05-18-2011 | 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by HighAltitude
Ejoying this thread. We're also planning a trip from OK to Moab in late June. Wish we could also include Ouray in the circuit, but can't this time.

The trails I'm targeting have nearly all been mentioned already, but I am also considering some of the trails east of Moab through the Manti-La Sal National Forest. There aren't many trails over there, and only a couple appear to be remotely challenging. However, since our only opportunity to go is summertime, the forest trails are reported to be significantly cooler, and the scenery is also awesome there.

The Canyonlands trails are also on my radar, but I know we'll have to hit them early in the day. May try to save the shorter runs close to Moab for evenings.

Any tips for camping?
If you're planning on a trip to Moab in late June, look up Mark Doiron from MWC. He's heading there to meet up with his family and will be running some trails in Moab around the 21st of June for a few days. He's been to Moab several times and camped almost everytime. For us, this will our first trip to Moab, and we have reservations at the Moab KOA.
Old 05-18-2011 | 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by dremex
Hell's Revenge isn't bad if you take the bypasses and it still has some fun stuff to play on. Also HR is right outside of town and a very popular trail, if you did run into trouble chances are you wouldn't have to wait long for someone to come along.

I'd recommend against Chicken Corners for the reasons already stated, long and borring. Plus you're much farther away from town on CC.

Take a lot of water for Moab (should be pretty hot in July) and have fun on your trip, it looks to be a blast!
Thanks for the input and the feedback - it helps to get feedback from local people and members that've already been there before on what to/what not to do. Especially, considering the limited time we'll be there, this info can be very useful.
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So you might stay High and dry
Old 05-18-2011 | 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Hammerman
So you might stay High and dry
The high is guaranteed seeing we'll be at elevation - the dry - not sure
Old 06-13-2011 | 06:09 AM
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2 weeks till departure.
Old 06-13-2011 | 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Hammerman
2 weeks till departure.
Yessssssssssssss!!!!


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