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Moab Rim Trail
Big Saturday, 4/16
Justin Andrew, Leader
The Moab Rim is the cliff rim seen just to the southwest of town. Its only 4WD access begins just downriver from town and the fi rst mile has about the highest density of obstacles of any of our trails. Many vehicles have “bit the rocks” on the succession of rock ledges and tight turns that lead to the rim. Once on top the trail is sand and rock. After closing a short loop the trail returns on the same rocky mile it started with. Approximate mileages: 14 total, 9 off highway. Scenery: The fi rst mile of the trail follows the tilted rock layers and has increasingly higher overlooks of the Colorado River gorge in one of its most beautiful areas. The rim view includes the La Sal Mountains, Moab and Spanish Valleys, some of Arches National Park, and distant features such as the Book Cliff s.
Road Surface: The fi rst part of the trail is mostly on bedrock that nature has broken into ledges and steps. The higher country has slickrock, blow sand, and some sandy dirt with broken rock mixed in. Highlights: Among the many steps in the fi rst mile are the “Devil’s Crack” and the “Z Turn” The fi rst requires a tricky turn onto a ledge to avoid dropping a wheel into the crack beyond. The latter has two turns over irregular rocks and ledges, many of which are off camber. On top, a slickrock dome has an optional climb with about an 85 percent grade.
TRAIL SPONSOR
Jeremy Rowan Monday 4/11
Phil Fergus Tuesday 4/12
Maurice Brown Wednesday 4/13
Darrin & Naleta Mellor Friday 4/15
Associate Leaders:
Rod Andrew, William Boldt, Ray Carter, Cameron Clegg, Bob Emenger, Thomas Emenger, Brook Hill, Jack Hooper, Winton Jondahl, Nick Kaesik, Tim Krigbaum, Nick Lees, Michael Payne, Don Owings, Dale Reynolds., Justin Williams, Matt Wheeler.
To be used:
Monday 4/11 Tuesday 4/12 Wednesday 4/13 Friday 4/15 and Big Saturday 4/16
