Cameo Cliff s Trail

from 2022 Easter Jeep Safari Magazine

In Memoriam

Larry & Linda Olsen, Leaders Big Saturday, 4/16

The Cameo South area is some 25 miles south of Moab in an area that has only recently been visited by Jeep Safari. Jack Bickers, a club member in the early years, explored this area extensively in the 1990s, and this trail is comprised of a combination of several of the many old mineral exploration routes Jack discovered. The emphasis for this trail was to provide some mild four wheeling challenges while maximizing the stunning views this area off ers. Those looking for milder jeeping should enjoy the abundant scenery of this trip. Approximate mileages: 83 overall, 28 off pavement.

Scenery: Bordered on the north by Utah 46, the south by Sandstone Draw, on the west by US 191, there is scenery aplenty along this trip. Some notable places are Cameo Mesa, the Dragon Rock, Yak Rock, the Four Fins overlook, and the Wilson Arch overlook. The La Sal Mountains and the Abajo Mountains provide distant backdrops to the desert scenery.

Road Surface: There are two track dirt sections, some sand, sections of slickrock, a few small ledges, and some bumpy rocky sections.

Highlights: A couple of shelves may require a second attempt by some, the twisty section through Juniper and Pinion trees requires precise maneuvering to avoid the branches, and a short section along a canyon edge may bother those that dislike heights.

Rich & Marilyn Weigand Saturday 4/9 Mike & Joanne Kelso Monday 4/11 Doug Ramsey Thursday 4/14

Associate Leaders: Matt Bray, Gene Day, Bruce Hyslop, Craig Johnson, Gary Kirpach, Rick Moore, Tom Morris, Marlin Sharp, Sid Thompson, Bill Wehrli.