Ok, On the way home tonight, thought I'd post a quick update.
Hole in the Rock was great, we entered using the traditional route just past the airport. There is a new route and by next year, probably won't be able to get in the traditional way. Just west of first camping area, the entire valley is being washed out, there is only a small section of valley floor where you turn to go up the blasted out road up to the mesa. The new route up the side of the valley is almost as interesting and off camber as the old way.
Day two, to the end of the trail, Lots of great obstacles including the chute and some great slick rock area's to test the new lockers. We got to the end of the trail quite early so we explored one of the side trails up on gray mesa. Tried to get to the lake, but ran out of time before we could get there and turned back. The side trail was very scenic and worth the trip. Drove out the next day and up to Moab.
Day 4, We ran Hell's Revenge and Fin's and Things. Bronco Safari was going on so we worked on doing trails they were not running. I got talked into doing the Hell's gate obstacle. Let my son drive most of the Fin's and Things trail.
Day 5, We ran Kane Creek and Moab Rim. Kane creek was pretty tame, but Moab Rim made up for it. I didn't get the KJ all the way up. Made it through Devil's Crack, made two attempts at the Z turn shelf's, but just couldn't get the line. Since it was Friday night, there was a traffic jam behind me waiting to get by so I parked the KJ and rode the rest of the trail in my buddy's YJ. On the way down, I banged up my rear bumper as I negotiated Devil's Crack, but I'm not worried, have a new bumper waiting in Colorado Springs. Ate dinner at Moab Brewery, Afterwards we stood on the street and watched the classic cars parade by. (Hot Rod show was this weekend)
Day 6, We headed south to Canyonlands National Park and ran Elephant Hill. This was an interesting trail, not too difficult. The park actually maintains this trail and you can see evidence of asphalt and concrete used to make the trail rating a little easier. Ate at McStiffs, afterwards watched the hot rods drive by.
Day 7 Got up early and headed east. Had an appointment at RockLizards to get my new rear bumper installed. Took about 2 1/2 hours. Left about 4:30 and got as far as Kearny NE.
As soon as I get a chance I'll post the pictures. I've got about 600 email's in my work inbox so It might not be until the weekend.
_________________ 2005 CRD " Ol' Blue" Red Ryder carbine-action, two hundred shot range model air rifle with a compass in the stock and this thing which tells time. My build page- RL Komodo Rear and TJM Front Bumper, armored, lifted, JBA Steel D30, 4.10s and ARB air lockers.
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