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Jax Trax Trail This Trail is Day 3 of Junior’s Package
Bill & Christine Dean, Leaders Big Saturday, 4/16
The Cameo South area is some 25 miles south of Moab in an area that is relatively new to Jeep Safari. One of the early day club members, Jack Bickers, explored the old mineral exploration trails in the area during the 1990s. Jax Trax is a tribute to Jack, created by combining trail segments to provide some four wheeling challenges and provide views of the abundant scenery of the area. Those looking for extreme jeeping will be disappointed, and novices are also advised they may want to choose an easier trip as well. Approximate mileages: 82 overall, 22 off pavement. Scenery: Bordered on the north by Wilson Arch, the South by Steen Road, on the east by Lisbon Valley and the west by
US191, there is abundant scenery on this trip. Cameo Mesa, Agate Point, Mikie’s Knob, and Casa Colorado Rock are some notable features, while the LaSal Mountains tower over the area and the Abajo Mountains are very visible in the distance. Road Surface: There are some sandy wash bottoms, some two track dirt sections, lots of climbs and descents on slickrock, and a shelfy hill or two.
Mike & Joanne Kelso Sunday 4/10
Tom & Maureen Keithley Tuesday 4/12
Highlights: The rating number gives the hint there won’t be many
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Jake & Joyce Jacobson Thursday 4/14
Gil Meacham Friday 4/15
obstacles worthy of names, but Jack did leave us with the “Top Notch” and “El Diablo” monikers. The latter, while not technically difficult for most vehicles, can be intimidating to the driver. Don’t worry, there is an easier bypass. Many obstacles consist of small ledges that are encountered as different rock layers are crossed, some sandy sections through sagebrush can be soft, and there are a few rubble strewn hills. To be used: Sunday 4/10 Tuesday 4/12 Thursday 4/14 Friday 4/15 and Big Saturday 4/16 Departs 8:00am Associate Leaders: Herb Amick, Paul Anderson, John Encheff, Art Erwin, Ken Fingerlos, Matt Goetsch, Clark Hendrickson, Bryan Hawkins, Jesse Jacobson, Mike Murphy, Carl Nesbitt, Joel Percival, Tom Trotter, Casey Walter.
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