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MOAB May 1 - 11, 2008! Again Again!
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SubMann
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Here is a recent trip report on the White Rim Trail. We'll be doing this one!
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=329500
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Here is a recent trip report on the White Rim Trail. We'll be doing this one!
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=329500
Buck
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Awesome report! I did part of the trail last fall on the DR650.
At this point in his description...
"We came to a decision point where we could proceed up the switchback into the park or go right to Moab. The switchback was bout 6 miles to the top and then we would follow pavement back. We went right to Moab.."
I went left up the switchbacks, Shafer Trail. It is about a 1500' climb with many switchbacks. Narrow single lane dirt, no guardrails. Rough, steep in places and slippery when wet. Worth doing if you enjoy the thrill of vertigo!
From the top (Island in the Sky Mesa) there is another route back to Moab versus the slab. A shortcut near Dead Horse State Park drops steeply down the canyon and back to Potash Rd. I forget the trails name right now...but it was a thrill going down alone into the abyss in near darkness. Glad I had good maps and expert advice from the parks staff.
Looking forward to going back in May!! :dr:
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Awesome report! I did part of the trail last fall on the DR650.
At this point in his description...
"We came to a decision point where we could proceed up the switchback into the park or go right to Moab. The switchback was bout 6 miles to the top and then we would follow pavement back. We went right to Moab.."
I went left up the switchbacks, Shafer Trail. It is about a 1500' climb with many switchbacks. Narrow single lane dirt, no guardrails. Rough, steep in places and slippery when wet. Worth doing if you enjoy the thrill of vertigo!
From the top (Island in the Sky Mesa) there is another route back to Moab versus the slab. A shortcut near Dead Horse State Park drops steeply down the canyon and back to Potash Rd. I forget the trails name right now...but it was a thrill going down alone into the abyss in near darkness. Glad I had good maps and expert advice from the parks staff.
Looking forward to going back in May!! :dr:
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Hi from Moab, what a great place. It is HOT and dry down here.
Every ride report I have seen from Moab includes this jeep, so here is mine.
The bike is working great and the scenery is awesome! (by scenery, I meant the rocks and stuff, not the guy)
More pics to follow.
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Hi from Moab, what a great place. It is HOT and dry down here.
Every ride report I have seen from Moab includes this jeep, so here is mine.
The bike is working great and the scenery is awesome! (by scenery, I meant the rocks and stuff, not the guy)
More pics to follow.
KTMKen
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Here is a cool little road heading out to "eye of the whale arch" Lots of sand and sharp drop offs. A real wheel bender for the 950 adventures.
Willow Springs Road back to the hyway.
Riding on this stuff is like riding on real rough concrete!
They even grade it for you. (This must be some rock chewing machine)
More tomorrow
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Here is a cool little road heading out to "eye of the whale arch" Lots of sand and sharp drop offs. A real wheel bender for the 950 adventures.
Willow Springs Road back to the hyway.
Riding on this stuff is like riding on real rough concrete!
They even grade it for you. (This must be some rock chewing machine)
More tomorrow
KTMKen
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More from Moab. This place is amazing! The roads get more and more awesome the more you explore.
Not a good place to have a few drinks and go riding or driving!
I did the practice loop on the slick rock trail today. It is like riding on the Oregon Dunes except that the dunes are rock!
Even though I am down here by myself I am still meeting friends!
This is "Larry"
Later,
KTMKen
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More from Moab. This place is amazing! The roads get more and more awesome the more you explore.
Not a good place to have a few drinks and go riding or driving!
I did the practice loop on the slick rock trail today. It is like riding on the Oregon Dunes except that the dunes are rock!
Even though I am down here by myself I am still meeting friends!
This is "Larry"
Later,
KTMKen
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Funny story. When I was going up the that hill, there was a family coming down the hill in a Subaru. Actually the family wasn't actually in the Subaru, A women was driving and everyone else was walking/jogging behind the car. The woman looked terrified!
Don't worry Mrs. Joker. There are no hills when you are riding a KTM 950
KTMKen
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Funny story. When I was going up the that hill, there was a family coming down the hill in a Subaru. Actually the family wasn't actually in the Subaru, A women was driving and everyone else was walking/jogging behind the car. The woman looked terrified!
Don't worry Mrs. Joker. There are no hills when you are riding a KTM 950
KTMKen
