Hello all. Grew up in Utah, left in 2004 and have only been back for some short trips to Sand Hollow and Moab type areas. I'll be back for most of July and am looking for advice on some trails to plan on during the summer heat.
For context, I have an 89 Yota pickup on 37's, dual cased, locked front and rear, longfields, winch, normal Yota upgrades. Pic attached to give you an idea. Depending on how trip planning goes, I may acquire a mildly built XJ, 4Runner, or Landcruiser to take with me for the trip and bring back to the DC area to tinker in the woods.
1- Is July in Moab miserable due to heat? I know it averages mid to high-90's, but I'm looking for an honest assessment from those that have done it. Just left the Tucson heat this last summer (lived there for 6 years) so it's hard for me to not lean forward on mid 90's on the slick rock. I could do it but I'll have my kids with me and I imagine they'd be miserable without the A/C. If it makes a difference, trails I'd be doing are Hell's Revenge, Fins 'n Things, Poison Spider Mesa, maybe Golden Spike or steelbender.
2- Outside of Moab, what would y'all recommend? Most interested on a difficult enough trail that it keeps us interested but something we can camp along. Rubicon style, if you will. Doesn't need to be crazy but do want to have the option for some technical challenges. I'm also looking into Grand Junction area to beat the heat, but I've never been wheeling that way. 21 road looks like it's probably too much for the second vehicle. The best options outside of Moab would be some trails that are technical but allow a second, less capable vehicle that takes some bypasses but is able to make it to the end of the trail. '
3- If you know of a fun trail in Northern Utah (even if you wouldn't camp on it) please let me know. Also interested in day trips for some good trails, especially if they go up into the hills with the trees. I'll probably make a run or two up skyline drive to Bountiful and Farmington peak.
Of note, anything in Northern Utah (I'll be staying in Bountiful with family) is a bonus.
I hope my request makes sense... my first car was a Samurai on 31's that I took into the San Rafael swell with my dad and camped on the trail. Good trail with some awesome obstacles...had a blast. Looking to do the same, but with my kids.
For context, I have an 89 Yota pickup on 37's, dual cased, locked front and rear, longfields, winch, normal Yota upgrades. Pic attached to give you an idea. Depending on how trip planning goes, I may acquire a mildly built XJ, 4Runner, or Landcruiser to take with me for the trip and bring back to the DC area to tinker in the woods.
1- Is July in Moab miserable due to heat? I know it averages mid to high-90's, but I'm looking for an honest assessment from those that have done it. Just left the Tucson heat this last summer (lived there for 6 years) so it's hard for me to not lean forward on mid 90's on the slick rock. I could do it but I'll have my kids with me and I imagine they'd be miserable without the A/C. If it makes a difference, trails I'd be doing are Hell's Revenge, Fins 'n Things, Poison Spider Mesa, maybe Golden Spike or steelbender.
2- Outside of Moab, what would y'all recommend? Most interested on a difficult enough trail that it keeps us interested but something we can camp along. Rubicon style, if you will. Doesn't need to be crazy but do want to have the option for some technical challenges. I'm also looking into Grand Junction area to beat the heat, but I've never been wheeling that way. 21 road looks like it's probably too much for the second vehicle. The best options outside of Moab would be some trails that are technical but allow a second, less capable vehicle that takes some bypasses but is able to make it to the end of the trail. '
3- If you know of a fun trail in Northern Utah (even if you wouldn't camp on it) please let me know. Also interested in day trips for some good trails, especially if they go up into the hills with the trees. I'll probably make a run or two up skyline drive to Bountiful and Farmington peak.
Of note, anything in Northern Utah (I'll be staying in Bountiful with family) is a bonus.
I hope my request makes sense... my first car was a Samurai on 31's that I took into the San Rafael swell with my dad and camped on the trail. Good trail with some awesome obstacles...had a blast. Looking to do the same, but with my kids.
