New Xterra and just Moved back to Utah

[skmohanty]

Hi Everyone,

I just you had NOOB run today. Damn I'm sorry I missed it. I just moved back to Salt Lake City a few months ago. Grew up here. Just bought an Xterra Pro4X to get into some off-roading. I have done some in the past in jeeps but its been a while. And nothing too hard. Would like to learn more, go on a few excursions and get to know the RME community. What are some good places with nice trails to get started on near SLC or within a 100 miles so I can go and come back the same day.

Also when is the next NOON Run? I would definitely like to learn how to use my Xterra Properly.

thanks!

-Bobby

 

[lenny]

Welcome! Fellow X owner here. Do a search for Rattlesnake for a trail you can easily do in a day.

 

[jackjoh]

Welcome on behalf of RME and the U4WDA.
Be sure to read all the instructions in "Introductions & using the Forum".

U4WDA believes the four wheeling community is best served by:
1. Education thru the use of classes, pamphlets, and films to teach responsible conservation.
2. Use Auto Dealerships and suppliers for the distribution of information.
3. Support Utah Counties in obtaining Quiet Claims to roads within their jurisdiction.
4. Stays informed and work closely with all Government Agencies and local law enforcement.
5. Where practical uses peer pressure to keep OHV use within the law.
6. Inform local agencies and law enforcement of illegal OHV use.

We promote the following: BRC/UFWDA: National legislation, action alerts, lobbying, etc
USA-All:- Local legislation, action alerts, lobbying, etc
U4WDA: On the ground actions. Service projects, education, club training, broadcasting the needs of Usa-All, UFWDA & BRC to its member clubs. Require clubs to be members of Usa-All, UFWDA & BRC, tie it into dues.
Member Clubs: Rides, education, hats, jackets, newsletters, raffles, etc. Require membership in U4WDA
Individuals: Join a club and promote responsible use amongst fellow travelers.
BRC:- National legislation, action alerts, lobbying, etc
Usa-All:- Local legislation, action alerts, lobbying, etc
U4WDA: On the ground actions. Service projects, education, club training, broadcasting the needs of Usa-All & BRC to its member clubs. Require clubs to be members of Usa-All & BRC, tie it into dues.
Member Clubs: Rides, education, hats, jackets, newsletters, raffles, etc. Require membership in U4WDA
Individuals: Join a club and promote responsible use amongst fellow travelers.
http://delalbright.com/index2.html

http://www.sharetrails.org/recreation-toolkit

http://www.nohvcc.org/education/education.asp
http://www.u4wda.org
http://www.usaall.org

 

[Herzog]

Welcome!

 

[sixstringsteve]

welcome. We are still experimenting with the Noob runs. They get better each time, sorry you missed us. That would have been the PERFECT event to attend. We are not sure when the next one will be. However, this past noob run was such a success that I believe we are all committed to another one in the future. We're still not sure when that will be, and how often we will be having them. Check in on this forum regularly to try to find more noob run info.

Kurt (cruiseroutfit) has created a great resource of books that outline places to go in Utah. If you are unsure of the legality of a road, assume it is closed to motorized vehicles until you check with the BLM. Here's the list of books:

http://www.expeditionutah.com/forum/showthread.php?t=62&highlight=library


Also, keep an eye out on the trip reports thread. It's a good way to find out what trails people are running, along with pictures of the difficulty of each trail. Additionally, there is a section on trail rides, events, recreation, and maps. Some of the descriptions of these trails could probably be cleaned up a bit, but they're a great starting place.

Welcome to the forum, to Utah, and all that this great state has to offer.

 

[skmohanty]

Thanks for the all the info. I look forward to meeting members on your outings.

 

[sixstringsteve]

This saturday is National Public Lands Day (NPLD). There's a great opportunity to get out and meet some fellow wheelers, clean up our trails, and even go for a trail ride afterwards. There are a few threads poking around. I'll be out at five mile pass (5MP), just west of eagle mountain. You should definitely try to make it out.

Here is the link:
http://www.publiclandsday.org/npld-sites/fivemile-pass-recreation-area

 

[1ATony]

welcome to the site