Im heading to Moab over memorial day to backpack & mtn bike & want to also play with my rig. What tails are fun & scenic for a newbie to the area? I have a good rig & some experience wheeling. Any info would be helpful, thanks

 

Go into the Four Corners section and ask this question. I don't think you're going to find too much help in the modified section.

 

Buy this book, you can get it anywhere in Moab or even better, order it now and get an idea of what you want to do.

Charles Well's Moab, UT Backroads and 4wd trails.

http://www.amazon.com/Guide-Backroad.../dp/0966497627

 

Kane creeks a nice trail, its easy for anyone. Theres a couple hairy spots but nothing bad.. I would'nt do the trail alone, It takes a couple hours too

 

Thanks for the information & the suggestion of placing info request in different category. Still a rookie at this forum thing

 

X2, it's a good reference for Moab trails.

Schafer Trail is very easy and scenic, and after visiting the national park, leave via Long Canyon/Pucker Pass, again pretty easy and scenic.

 

Gemini Trail is an easy drive with a great double arch (that I've seen people drive out on).



Shafer Trail/White Rim Trail (or part of it--it's 100 miles of trails!) is a great experience--like having an E-ticket to drive into the Grand Canyon (except you're in Canyonlands National Park). If you want to drive the entire trail, get a permit to spend a night or two.



Fins and Things is an absolute hoot! Strongly recommend.



Poison Spider Mesa has some serious obstacles. Definitely a challenge for someone like me (limited experience).

Photo by High Roller.


All of these are in Wells' book--don't plan Moab without it!!!