2008 rally edition

Land Rover National Rally RoverXchangeSpecial Edition 2008

Moab, Utah

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RoverXchangeThe Rover Xchange is a quarterly publication of the Solihull Society 4-Wheel Drive Club, Inc. All material in Rover Xchange, unless otherwise noted, is the property of Solihull Society and may not be reproduced without permission.

Solihull Society contactSPresident – Karen Kreutzer [email protected] – Andy Snow [email protected] Jenny Burris [email protected]/Membership Beth Dyson-Muskopf [email protected] Events Coordinator Jim Hall [email protected] Rally Coordinator Ralph Brandt [email protected] Sponsorship Coordinators Mike [email protected] Issues Coordinator Jim Hall [email protected] Dave Lane [email protected] Admin David Garbs [email protected] – www.solihullsociety.orgNewsletter Articles and Photos – Articles must be submitted in either Word (.doc) or text (.txt) format. Digital photos can be emailed or mailed on CD in either a JPEG, TIFF or EPS files. The articles can be submitted either via email ([email protected]) or mailed on a CD to David Lane at the following address: 106 Estack Place, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126. Materials will be returned upon request.Advertising – $25/issue or $100/year for 1/4 page ads. Payment must accompany all camera-ready ads. Make check payable to Solihull Society. Free classified ads to members. $5/issue to non-members.Club Membership – $50/year includes membership in the Colorado Association of 4-Wheel Drive Club, their newsletter, the Rover Xchange newsletter, and all the trail rides you can take! Make check pay-able to Solihull Society and mail it to the address on the back of this newsletter.

PresidentialROVINGSLRNR 2008

Hello everyone! Welcome to the Solihull Society’s 2008 National Rally. This year is special, as it is the 60th anniversary of Land Rover. We are proud to display our Rovers in beautiful Moab, UT once again. Your rally staff has put together a great schedule of trails and events. We hope you find as much, or as little, adventure as you would like. Don’t hesitate to seek out any of the staff members if you have a question or need guidance. We are here to make this event enjoyable for you!

Moab is a great little town with natural wonders all around it. If you haven’t been here before, please explore the town, check out Arches National Park and Canyonlands. We have incorporated a “trail free” day this year, to allow you time to do whatever you want. This is a great time to go shopping and/or see the National Parks. However, while taking in all this beauty, remember that this is a desert. There are a few things I would like you to keep in mind while you are out there.

*Water, water, water! I can’t stress enough that you need to bring plenty of water with you on the trails. Make sure you have enough for everyone in the vehicle for the entire day. And don’t forget to drink it!!

*Be prepared for any kind of weather. We pick September for the rally because the temperatures are fairly mild, however that doesn’t mean that weather change doesn’t happen. Storms with flash floods can occur, and a little rain can cool things off. I suggest bringing sunscreen and a light jacket each day.

*Tread Lightly! Stay on the trails. We need to do our part to protect the fragile desert and to help keep trails open. Even when you are walking around, please be mindful not to step on the cryptobiotic soil. It is the lumpy, crusty looking dirt that you will see everywhere. This is one of the main organisms that prevent the soil from eroding. Even so much as a footprint can take hundreds of years for the soil to recover. Imagine what a tire track would do!

*Lastly, listen to your trail leaders. They are volunteers that have put their own time and effort into being trained to guide you, so that you may have a safe and enjoyable adventure. We want everyone back in one piece at the end of each day!

We have some great sponsors this year. Without them, we couldn’t put on this kind of event. Don’t forget to stop in and check them out at vendor night.

Also, without our dedicated group of rally staff members, this Rally couldn’t happen. This process takes most of the year to put together, all with volunteer time. I want to thank everyone who has put in the time and energy to make this possible. You guys are the best!

So, whether this is your 20th time here or your first, have fun and be safe!

Karen Kreutzer,Solihull Society President


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Land Rover National Rally �008

Presidential Rovings 2Welcome to Moab!

Platinum Sponsors 4

Premium Sponsors 6

Membership Information 11Application, information and benefits of joining the Solihull Society.

2008 National Rally Event Schedule 14Where to be and when.

Map of Moab, Utah 15Everything you need to know where its at in the town of Moab!

Utah Trail Ratings 17Information you need to know before selecting a trail.

Moab Trail Discriptions 19A little information about the difficulty of the trail in Moab.By Jim HallPlease ask a staff member if you have questions about the other trails available this year.

This newsletter will be available on the internet shortly after the beginning of the Rally at:http://www.solihullsociety.org/?page_id=53

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sINLAND ROVERS INCSouthern California Rover Professionals In the beginning of 2003, INLAND ROVERS opened for business and became Southern California’s best resource for Land Rover maintenance, service, parts, and accessories. Many of our “first-time customers” are still with us today! We stock a wide array of premium and after-market Land Rover parts, and accessories. Our certified technicians have the complete capabilities to service any of your Land Rovers, from regular service intervals to your complete off-road modifications. We have state of the art computer diagnostic equipment the T-4 and Autologic, which aid to the successful diagnosis and repair of your vehicle. As we continue to grow, we are able to provide you with part sales not only by coming to our store or over the phone! Now you have the convenience of ordering online. We know you want information, from the latest accessories to tech tips, call us and you’ll find the most knowledgeable rover reps in the business and they are just a email or phone call away. The Land Rover community is very close, so we have provid the IR blog to some of the forums and communities online. You will find Rover enthusiasts getting together for off-roading adventures all the time. We join many of these adventures, because it the best time to meet new friends and have a great time. Happy Rovering,

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Bill Burke is an internationally recognized trainer who teaches back country driving techniques, winching/extrication methods, vehicle preparation and maintenance, land navigation and woods’ skills through classes, private training, trainer and trail leader courses, and back country trips to individuals, families, groups, clubs, vehicle manufacturers/dealers, tour operators, government agencies and all companies that use 4WD vehicles in their operations. Environmental awareness and trail etiquette are taught on every outing.


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Thirty-seven years ago in the northeast hills of Connecticut, Frank Tolsdorf began manufacturing Superwinch electric winches. His philosophy was to offer the consumer the Superwinch Company Profilemost reliable, high performance winching products from an organization dedicated to customer service. Two and a half million winches later, today’s Superwinch team is as dedicated as ever to building on that philosophy.

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sUnparalleled Product KnowledgeRovers North is proud to be appointed by Land Rover as their North American distributor for Land Rover Genuine Parts. We specialize in parts support for all the original models of Land Rover no longer sold at your dealer.

Our mission is to offer the highest quality Land Rover parts and accessories at the most competitive prices. Every aspect of the way we conduct our business is geared towards offering you the highest level of customer service, and Land Rover product support available today.www.roversnorth.com

Overland Journal is dedicated to expedition travel and exploration in North America and around the world. Featuring 112+ pages of expedition vehicles, travel stories, equipment reviews, and conservation news, Overland Journal sets new standards in adventure travel journalism. Our international editorial staff collects the most captivating and informative stories ever seen in a vehicle-centered publication. www.overlandjournal.com

Since 1984 Gunbarrel Import Motors, in Niwot, Co. has been selling and servicing European automobiles. Specializing in all German makes, Land Rover, Jaguar and Volvo. We have factory level diagnostic equipment, including Autologic. Our technicians have factory training and are ASE certified. John Putnins, our primary Land Rover technician is also a Rover owner and enthusiast. John has the needed knowledge and passion for providing outstanding owner care. And yes, he will be at the rally! Sales, service and parts for European vehicles for over 24 years. Free loaner cars available. Gunbarrel Import Motors, in Niwot. Member BBB and Troubleshooter.com. 283 2nd Ave. Niwot, Co. 80544. 303.652.3040. gunbarrelmotors.com.

A small single person owned and operated company dedicated to demystifying the Range Rover Electronic Air Suspension. This company distributes and sells products that allow any Range Rover owner to interact and fully control almost all of the Range Rover Electronic Air Suspension features. RSW Solutions LLC products allow Range Rover owners to perform operations on the Electronic Air Suspension ranging from simple EAS Fault clearing to complex ride height re-calibration. Find out more online at http://www.RSWsolutions.com

Rovertym Engineering is the nations leading supplier of extreme duty accessories for Land Rovers! The company is founded on the principles of overkill! We enjoy producing a product by hand that we know will hold up to the abuse of our Great customers! And we stand behind everything we build 100% to ensure complete customer satisfaction. www.rovertym.com


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SponsorsBritish Pacific has been America’s Land Rover parts store since 1973. We are here to help you keep your Land Rover or Range Rover in great shape with new top quality parts. We pride ourselves on making sure that your Range Rover, Sport, Land Rover Discovery, Defender, Series II - IIA, III, LR3 and Freelander gets exactly the right part at a great price. We support all US specification Land Rovers from 1958 through the current models with a full selection of Genuine Land Rover, OEM and high quality after market parts. British Pacific has access to the full range of Genuine Land Rover parts currently available from Land Rover. We’ll help you select appropriate off-road equipment, we’ll answer your questions, and we stock just about everything you need to keep your Land Rover running perfectly. British Pacific ships to United States addresses, APO’s and FPO’s. We are experienced with lower cost shipping options for Hawaii and Alaska. Our shipping costs are based on the actual weight of your package and your address, not an arbitrary percentage or shipping factor.Web site: www.landroverparts.us Phone orders : 800 554-4133 Help line: 661 257-8634 Fax: 661 257-9765 Orders or tech help by e-mail: [email protected] weekdays, 8 to 4 Pacific time. We’re located just north of Los Angeles in Valencia, California.

Park City 4X4 Classics is an Authorized Dealer for both Campa All-Terrain™ Trailers and the TLC ICON FJ40™. We also stock select pre-owned NAS Land Rover Defender 90 & 110 models. Please visit our website for complete listings of our adventure vehicles. Utah Dealer #6541, Phone: (435) 731-0748, Website: www.parkcity4x4classics.com

XKs Unlimited has been known worldwide as the source for Jaguar service and restoration parts for the last 35 years. In addition to our Jaguar line we developed divisions for Land Rover parts, Dayton wire wheels, Vredestein tires and Stewart Warner gauges. You can expect the same quality and expertise that we have provided our customers since 1973. As leaders in customer service and competitive pricing we pride ourselves in communicating with our customers and working to meet their needs. Our primary website ( xks.com ) has links to all of the divisions of XKs Unlimited. Order a catalog, buy parts or learn more about our parts and restorations by clicking through the menu items. To purchase parts by phone, in North America call 800-444-5247 or Internationally call 805-544-7864. We hope you’ll bookmark important pages and visit our sites often. XKs Unlimited started Gold Coast Rovers in 1998 and has been providing quality Land Rover parts and accessories including OEM replacement parts for the last 10 years. At Gold Coast Rovers, you’ll find great pricing and a large inventory of replacement parts, upgrade parts, and accessories for Range Rover, Discovery, Defender, LR3 and Freelander models from 1987 to date. To access the Land Rover website directly use goldcoastrovers.com . If you’re in the area stop by and check out our facility on the central coast of California at 850 Fiero Lane in San Luis Obispo where we also offer independent service and maintenance care for Land Rover and Jaguar vehicles new and old.

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s I grew up in a family fabrication business and have always been blessed/cursed with, “I can do that” syndrome. 30 years ago, when I started building my Kawasaki 900 into a drag bike, the thought of dropping hundreds of dollars on other people’s work was out of the question. That started me building race parts, first for myself and then for friends. Later, I switched to cars and then, finally to four wheeling; rock crawling, in particular. After fabricating parts for several Jeep buildups for myself and others I bought a D1. I was impressed with the stock capabilities and decided to do a little work on it. The Land Rover marketplace showed a lot of nice products but no one was building the tube-based parts I’d always loved. It was time to make my dream a reality. Discussions with my wife lead to the creation of RockStar Fabrication. We currently build tube bumpers and accessories for D1, D2, and RRC. We’ve also developed a York based onboard air system for D1 and are planning a line of sliders and roof racks. Our target audience is the slightly more hardcore offroader; someone who thinks a Rover is a great starting point. At RockStar, function will always take precedence over form but the goal is to make the two come together. RockStar Fabrication is located in Indiana, just outside of Chicago. www.rocxtarfab.com

Atlantic British Ltd. is a pioneer in Land Rover parts supply. As America’s oldest and largest independent supplier and manufacturer of premium parts and accessories for Land Rover vehicles, they have served North American retail and wholesale customers since 1970. In fact, during 1974 – 1987, when Land Rover’s dealer network pulled out of the United States, Atlantic British was one of the very few sources available for Rover accessories and parts. Many of the “charter customers” are still with us, as are many of their sons and daughters who have also been bitten by the Rover bug. As a fellow enthusiasts, you can be certain that the people of Atlantic British share your passion for your Rover, and will work feverishly to find and attain the absolute premium parts and accessories that you may never have known existed, from places you never expected. As direct importers, they pay no licensing or import agent fees, and are free to offer you the very best items for your Rover, be they Genuine Land Rover parts, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts or quality Aftermarket parts and performance upgrades that enhance your driving experience, improve performance or enhance your Rover’s capacity and capability. As direct importers, they pay no licensing or import agent fees, and are free to offer you the very best items for your Rover, be they Genuine Land Rover parts, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts or quality Aftermarket parts and performance upgrades that enhance your driving experience, improve performance or enhance your Rover’s capacity or capability. Atlantic British Ltd. provides a wide array of premium parts and accessories imported from around the world; many of which are available nowhere else. Their vast product line is available through numerous catalogs published yearly and online at their commerce websites at www.AtlanticBritish.com and www.MiniCarParts.net.

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Iron Goat designs original and unique Land Rover accessories such as the Defender Dash and the early 90/110 pocketed door panel. In keeping with our commitment to high quality products, we are also the Canadian distributors for Scorpion Racing . We develop and stock products that focus on attention to detail and feature durable construction. Iron Goat Four Wheel Drive Ltd. [email protected] 604-794-3143 f 604-794-3289Makers of the Defender Dash , only you and Land Rover will know it’s not OEM .

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Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Southwest Rovers began operations in 2004 as a rebuilder of high quality manual transmissions and transfer cases. We have evolved and expanded over the last four years to become a full service Land Rover repair facility featuring state of the art diagnostic capability. Additionally, we can supply and install aftermarket accessories and equipment and perform custom fabrication. We look forward to seeing everyone at this years Rally.

Great Basin Rovers was started in 1992 and was the culmination of the dream of Bill Davis. He bought his first Land Rover in 1976 and started exploring the most remote areas of Utah’s back country. These experiences emphasized to him the need to develop more durable drivetrain components for this beloved marque. It also taught him the value of accessories to improve both the on and off road performance of these vehicles. In addition he developed a keen interest in vehicle based camping. This background lead him to start GBR, which today is the premier Land Rover parts company specializing in heavy duty/high performance suspension, brakes and especially drivetrain products. Differential products are our forte but we supply it all - axles, differentials, gears, driveshafts, CV joints and transfer case gearing. Many of these are own branded products developed thru years of experience in design, testing and real world experience. Several years ago we made the decision to operate a complete remanufacturing facility and can now supply complete remanufactured subassemblies such as differentials. Recently we decided to expand into supplying a complete line of vehicle based expedition, overlanding and camping equipment. We are known for expert, honest and personalized service. www.greatbasinrovers.com

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Our members receive exclusive discounts at Denver area Land Rover dealerships.

DealershipDISCOUNTSThe Colorado Denver East Dealership offers Solihull Members:

The Colorado Flatirons Dealership offers Solihull Members:

The Colorado Springs Dealership offers Solihull Members:

15% Service and Labor is only $97.50 per hour. Regular rate is $115

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15% DISCOUNT ON PARTS & LABOR

DISCOUNT ON PARTS

DISCOUNT ON PARTS

10% DISCOUNT ON LABORParts typically 10%-20% cheaper than list.

JC’s Rover offers Solihull Members:

Green Diamond Tire’s offers Solihull Members:

10% OFF ON TIRE ORDERS


Application for Membership/Renewal Please print all information clearly.Name:__________________________________________________________________Email:_________________________________________________________________Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________City:_____________________________________________________________State____________________________________________Zip:_________________________Home Phone:_______________________________________________Cell Phone:___________________________________________________________Occupation:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Present Land Rovers:______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Past Land Rovers: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________May we share the above information with other club members? Yes No

Type of Application: Type of Membership: New member Single (S) -- $40.00 Renewal Family (F) -- $50.00 Out of state (O) -- $30.00

Waiver:I/We, in consideration of my/our participation in the Solihull Society Land Rover Club, [hereafter referred to as club] do hereby release Solihull Society, its members, officers, sponsors, successors and assigns from any and all responsibility or liability for any and all claims, arising from or related to the activities and my/our participation in and all events sponsored and/or involving the club.

I/We understand and acknowledge off-highway driving is a hazardous activity with inherent dangers, which can result in severe property dam-age, serious bodily injury and/or death. With full knowledge of such risks, hazards and potential for damage, injury or death, I/We voluntarily and knowingly assume such risks and hazards and agree, that the club, its members, officers, sponsors, successors and assigns shall not be liable in any way, to me/us for any claims for damages, injuries or death resulting from my/our participation in the club’s events.

I/We acknowledge my/our vehicle is in good mechanical condition, and said vehicle is insured for bodily injury liability insurance and personal injury protection insurance and/or medical payment coverage, as required by its’ state of registration.

I/We are advised to consult with our insurance broker/agent about availability of and adequacy of present medical payment coverage should I/We and/or our passengers sustain bodily injury, while operating my/our motor vehicle.

I/We further acknowledge the driver/operator of the vehicle is licensed to operate a motor vehicle and the license is not under suspension.

This waiver/release of liability is binding on our heirs, insurers, personal representatives or assignees.

Signature____________________________________________________________________________________Date______________________________________________

Club Use Only: Cash Email to member Check # Roster Quicken Member card # Deposit slip Welcome packet

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Rose Garden Hill

Top of the World

Area BFE Trails

Cliff Hanger

MoabRim

HellsRevenge

Pritchett Canyon

Secret Spire

Fins nThings

Porcupine Rim

Hell Roaring Rim

Hey Joe Canyon

PoisonSpider

StrikeRavine

GoldenSpike

Behind the Rocks

Metal Masher

Sevenmile Rim

Copper Ridge

Flat Iron Mesa

Steelbender

Kane Creek

Gold BarRim

Wipeout Hill

Chicken Corners

Dome Plateau

Black FlagHelldorado

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2008 Rally TrailsHey Joe Canyon

Secret Spire

Hell Roaring Rim

Copper Ridge

Sevenmile Rim

Wipeout Hill

Poison Spider

Golden Spike

Gold Bar Rim

Metal Masher

Hells Revenge

Fins n Things

Porcupine Rim

Steelbender

Moab Rim

Pritchett Canyon

Kane Creek

Cliff Hanger

Chicken Corners

Behind the Rocks

Area BFE Trails

Strike Ravine

Flat Iron Mesa

Dome Plateau

Rose Garden Hill

Top of the World

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Cartography - Ralph Bradt

Spanish Trail Arena


Land Rover National Rally 2008Event Schedule

Tuesday, September 16th - Check-in at the Spanish Trail Arena 4:00pm - 8:00pm Pick up your your rally goods. Solihull Society members will be available to answer trail run questions.

Wednesday, September 17th - Check-in at the Spanish Trail Arena 7:00am - 8:00am - Line-up for trails in the parking lot of the arena - Trails: 8:00am - 5:00pm - Drivers Training 8:00am - 5:00pm Thrusday, September 18th - Check-in at the Spanish Trail Arena 7:00am - 8:00pm - Trails: 8:00am - 5:00pm - Cocktail Party: Sunset Grill 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Friday, September 19th - No Trails! - Check-in at the Spanish Trail Arena - 7:00am - 9:00am - Car Show and Vendor Night Come show off your rig, as well as meet some of our sponsors for this years rally

Saturday, September 20th - Check-in at the Spanish Trail Arena - 7:00am - 8:00am - Trails: 8:00am - 5:00pm - National Rally Annual Banquet 6:00pm Come for good food and good times! Raffle and Special Giveaway prize for the 60th Anniversary!


8/27/08 11:39 AMGoogle Maps

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Land Rover National Rally 2008All of the important places in Moab for the 2008 Rally

Signup and Registration.

Spanish Trail Arena


To see this map on the net, click the link belowhttp://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=114407337789096612445.000454eaa55380149f425&ll=38.567227,-109.554119&spn=0.096503,0.154495&z=13



Land Rover National Rally 2008All of the important places in Moab for the 2008 Rally

Signup and Registration.

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Also the meeting place every morning to run trails.

115 W 200 SMoab, UT 84532(435) 259-8938

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719 W 400 NMoab, UT 84532(435) 259-7191

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267 N Main StMoab, UT 84532(435) 259-0408

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245 Williams WayMoab, UT 84532(435) 259-4028

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426 N Main StMoab, UT 84532(435) 259-4468

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889 North Main StreetMoab, UT 84532(435) 259-8868

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45 S 100 EMoab, UT 84532(435) 259-5557

Police: Moab

Allen Memorial Hospital

Moab Medical Center

Grand County Hospital Services

Days Inn of Moab

Super 8 Motel

County of Grand: Moab Fire Chief



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County Rd 96 Mile Marker 30.2Moab, UT 84532(435) 259-3655

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Thursday Night Cocktails900 N Highway 191Moab, UT 84532(435) 259-7146

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425 S Main StMoab, UT 84532(435) 259-5181

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Saturday Night Banquet, 182 N 500 W,Moab, UT 84532

555 S Main StMoab, UT 84532(435) 259-6848

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1871 N Hwy 191Moab, UT 84532(435) 259-3424

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885 Sand Flats RdMoab, UT 84532(435) 259-2444

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702 S Main StMoab, UT 84532(435) 259-3111

Castle Valley Fire Station

Sunset Grill

City Market Food/Starbucks

The Grand Center

Canyonlands Campground LLC

Riverside Oasis Campground

Grand County/Sand Flats

Village Market



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711 S Main StMoab, UT 84532(435) 259-4419

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Moab Valley Inn


Land Rover National Rally 2008Trail Ratings

Vehicle RequirementsThe following tables outline vehicle requirements for trails using the above difficulty rankings. Where trail leaders require a variation from the following lists it will be specified below. These requirements should be treated as a minimum and do not guarantee that you will get though every obstacle unassisted nor without damage as we cannot account for circumstances beyond our control nor individual driving experience and technique.

Trail Rating 9-10

Item Item StatusWinch MandatoryFront Traction Aid, i.e. Air Locker, Detroit Locker or LSD MandatoryRear Traction Aid, i.e. Air Locker, Detroit locker or LSD MandatoryCB Radio MandatoryMinimum Tire Size 33+ inchesRock Sliders MandatoryFront and Rear Recovery Points MandatoryOwn Recovery equipment including recovery strap and rated shackles MandatoryPre-trip inspection by Trip Leader and thier approval to run trail MandatoryFire Extinguiser MandatoryFirst Aid Kit Preferred

Trail Rating 8

Item Item StatusWinch PreferredFront Traction Aid, i.e. Air Locker, Detroit Locker or LSD PreferredRear Traction Aid, i.e. Air Locker, Detroit locker or LSD MandatoryCB Radio MandatoryMinimum Tire Size 33 inchesRock Sliders MandatoryFront and Rear Recovery Points MandatoryOwn Recovery equipment including recovery strap and rated shackles MandatoryPre-trip inspection by Trip Leader and thier approval to run trail MandatoryFire Extinguiser MandatoryFirst Aid Kit Preferred


Land Rover National Rally 2008Trail Ratings

Trail Rating 7Item Item StatusWinch OptionalFront Traction Aid, i.e. Air Locker, Detroit Locker or LSD OptionalRear Traction Aid, i.e. Air Locker, Detroit locker or LSD PreferredCB Radio MandatoryMinimum Tire Size 32 inchesRock Sliders PreferredFront and Rear Recovery Points MandatoryOwn Recovery equipment including recovery strap and rated shackles MandatoryPre-trip inspection by Trip Leader and their approval to run trail MandatoryFire Extinguisher MandatoryFirst Aid Kit Preferred

Trail Rating 6Item Item StatusWinch OptionalFront Traction Aid, i.e. Air Locker, Detroit Locker or LSD OptionalRear Traction Aid, i.e. Air Locker, Detroit locker or LSD OptionalCB Radio MandatoryMinimum Tire Size 31 inchesRock Sliders PreferredFront and Rear Recovery Points MandatoryOwn Recovery equipment including recovery strap and rated shackles MandatoryPre-trip inspection by Trip Leader and their approval to run trail Not ApplicableFire Extinguisher MandatoryFirst Aid Kit Preferred

Trail Rating 1-5Item Item StatusWinch OptionalFront Traction Aid, i.e. Air Locker, Detroit Locker or LSD OptionalRear Traction Aid, i.e. Air Locker, Detroit locker or LSD OptionalCB Radio MandatoryMinimum Tire Size Standard TiresRock Sliders PreferredFront and Rear Recovery Points MandatoryOwn Recovery equipment including recovery strap and rated shackles MandatoryPre-trip inspection by Trip Leader and their approval to run trail Not ApplicableFire Extinguiser MandatoryFirst Aid Kit Preferred


Pritchett Canyon - Rating 8Description of Trail and Obstacles

Land Rover National Rally 2008Trail Discriptions

This is the hardest trail outside of BFE. It has grown much harder recently due to weather erosion and use. The major obstacles are Rocker Knocker and The Rock Pile. You should have a rock buggy or extremely well built truck for this trail with large tires. Expect to break parts and possibly roll on this trail. Most of the obstacles have no bypasses. The trail is about 4 ½ miles down Kane Creek Road on the left, and is about 4 1/5 miles long. You will need front and rear lockers, a winch, roll cage, rock protection and at least 35” tires to do this trail as well as LOTS of off-roading experience! Vehicle damage is likely.

Area BFE is private land that was purchased to help keep trails open for off-road use. The trails are extreme rock crawling trails and should only be run with buggies or very well built trucks. You should have front and rear lockers, a winch and at least 35” tires. They also have their own restrictions on some trails, like a minimum number of vehicles in a group. While the park is free, please consider donating to the landowners for their kindness in spending their money to give you a place to wheel. Vehicle damage is likely. Area BFE is south of Moab to the east off of Hwy 191.

Behind the Rocks - Rating 7Description of Trail and Obstacles

Behind the Rocks is one of the harder trails in Moab. It has quite a few difficult obstacles including White Knuckle Hill, High Dive and Upchuck Hill to name a few. This is not a trail for inexperienced drivers as it is easy to roll and breakages are common. Vehicles should have both front and rear lockers, a roll cage and a winch. 35”+ tires are recommended. Vehicle damage is very possible. The trail is south of Moab to the west off of Hwy 191.

Cliff Hanger / Amasa Back – Rating 6 Description of Trail and Obstacles

Cliffhanger, as it is more often called, is an apt description of this trail. It starts on the right, about 6 miles down Kane Creek Road and climbs onto a high isolated plateau. Part of the trail, and one obstacle are along a shelf road on a high cliff face. There are several difficult obstacles along the trail. Vehicles need at least a rear locker, front is recommended, 32” minimum tires, good ground clearance and rock protection. There are great views from the end of the trail, looking down on the Colorado River and the potash plant in Jackson Hole and up towards Dead Horse Point.

Flat Iron Mesa - Rating 5Description of Trail and Obstacles

Flat Iron Mesa is about 17 ½ miles south of Moab on Hwy 191, with an entrance on the right that is easy to miss. It starts out a little slow with mellow dirt trail, then later on gets into more interesting slickrock obstacles. The main ones are Tilt-A Whirl, which is a steep and tippy slickrock descent, and Easter Egg Hill, which is another tippy descent which is complicated by having to drive between a gap between rocks. Body damage is possible on this one without very careful driving. Both these obstacles have bypasses, though the Easter Egg bypass is relatively long. The trail can be driven without lockers, though at least a rear locker is highly recommended. You also need good articulation, rock protection and at least 32” tires. There are several cliff overlooks off short spurs off the main trail. If you find a wedding ring, contact Jim.

Photo courtesy of Hanz Schultz.

BFE – Rating 9Description of Trail and Obstacles

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Golden Spike – Rating 7Description of Trail and Obstacles


This is probably one of the longest trails time wise in Moab, and the longest one at the rally. It actually consists of 3 trails, most of Poison Spider which must be driven to get to Golden Spike, Golden Spike and Gold Bar Rim which must be driven to get back to the highway. The trail is rather difficult, with many obstacles along it’s high slickrock route. Route finding can be difficult at times and most of the obstacles have no bypasses. There are also some side trails off of it, like Rusty Nail and Where Eagles Dare, although you have to know where they are to find them. Total length is close to 35 miles and 10 hours on the trail if not more is not uncommon, especially with breakages. Vehicles need at least a rear locker, rock

protection, good ground clearance, 32” minimum tires although larger is highly recommended. Bring lots of food and water as this is a very isolated trail and breakages are common. Sections of the trail have supposedly gotten harder, so YMMV.Moab Rim – Rating 7Description of Trail and Obstacles

Moab Rim is a difficult trail that climbs up a rim on the south side of the Colorado River just west of Moab. It is fairly steep for most of it’s length, with big ledges and sharp turns, occasionally at the same time, which must be negotiated. In fact, most of the first mile of trail is one steep obstacle after another. Most of the trail is on slickrock until you reach the top, where some dirt and sand are encountered. This is an up and back trail, so what you go up, you must drive back down. Body damage is possible on this trail as is rolling if you become careless, and if you roll, it’s a long way down! Vehicles should have at least a rear locker and 32” tires and rock protection. There are some great views overlooking Moab from the top. The trail starts just a few miles down Kane Creek Road on the left hand side.

Hells Revenge - Rating 4 Description of Trail and Obstacles

Hells Revenge is one of 3 trails off of the road to Sand Flats Rec area. It starts on the left, just past the fee booth, and is mostly slickrock. The trail follows slickrock fins up and down, some of them being rather steep. The steep ascents and descents will test your nerves, as there are no bypasses except on some of the hardest obstacles. This is a trail that stock standard vehicles can attempt as their “hard” trail however you have to be prepared to pay out lots of $$ in repairs if your driving skills are poor or you make mistakes. Please note however that Range Rovers and Discoveries with front air dams [i.e. the plastic skirt below the front bumper may find these dams will scrape and may get damaged, therefore it is recommended

traction aides are helpful.Poison Spider - Rating 5Description of Trail and Obstacles

This is one of Moab’s most popular trails which offers a wide variety of obstacles with bypasses for some of the tougher challenges. It is popular because the driving is challenging while still being drivable by a fairly stock vehicle. Much of the trail is on Navajo sandstone slickrock with one small stretch of bare rock. There are also some rock ledges sandy wash bottoms and two sand hills. The initial climb and switchbacks are rough but easy to drive. There are some rock ledges that make the trail difficult combined with some steep slick rock climbs. There is a potential for damage or rolling if you choose a bad line, though most vehicles make it through unscathed. You should have rock sliders as sill/door dents are a real possibility and at

least 30” tires, though larger is better.

Metal Masher - Rating 6Description of Trail and Obstacles

This trail offers a 1300-foot high view from Arth’s Rim, which overlooks Highway 191 between Gold Bar Rim and the highway. The trail varies from easy dirt to high sandstone ledges with some relatively level slick rock. The trail passes Rock Chucker Hill, a playground for those mad of spirit and deep of pocket. The bypass is itself a difficult option including rocky steps and the infamous “widow maker Hill”. The route first angles up the sloping part of the cliff to a gap in the rim rock. It follows Little Canyon partway into the mesa to resume the climb along the gentler slope of the tilted rock strata. Much of the trail is routine four-wheeling, but there

are a few spots, notably Mirror Gulch and Widowmaker Hill, where many will not make it on the first try. The narrow Mirror Gulch often damages full-width vehicles, and it is especially difficult for those with long front or rear overhangs. Widowmaker Hill is extremely challenging for any vehicle because it has become dug up at the bottom. A winch is almost mandatory to make it up. Fortunately it is an optional part of the trail. The road portion on the slope beneath Arth’s Rim climbs to increasingly fine views of Arches National Park, Moab Valley, and the La Sal Mountains. That is just a warm-up for the later perch on the cliff top. Little Canyon has beautiful vertical walls. This trail varies from easy dirt to some tall sandstone ledges, with some relatively level slick rock and sand mixed in. Vehicles should have rock sliders and 31” or taller tires. Traction devices are helpful.

that such be removed. In addition to the slick rock there are rock ledges, broken rock, sandy dirt and some blow sand. The views are of the La Sal Mountains, the Arches National Park and the Colorado River Canyon. Vehicles should have at least 30 “ tires, and

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Strike Ravine - Rating 5Description of Trail and Obstacles


In addition to the views inside the rugged canyons, there are beautiful vistas of colorful rocks, forested slopes, and the snow-covered La Sal Mountains. The easy parts of the trail are sandy dirt with enough bedrock poking through to keep the speed down. The difficult creek-bottom parts have rocks, boulders, and ledges, and the most difficult hills have large, loose rocks. Two hills have loose dirt and rocks that cause poor traction. The canyon bottoms have large rocks and rock ledges that can change with every flood. Strike Ravine is ledgy and rough, with a combination of rock steps and loose dirt. Tall tires, short wheelbase, and short overhangs are the order of the day. A minimum of 31” tires and rock sliders are

recommended. The trail is located approximately 12 miles south of Moab along Highway 191.

Kane Creek Canyon – Rating 6Description of Trail and Obstacles

Kane Creek Canyon trail Is southwest, just out of Moab, at the end of Kane Creek Road. Most of the trail isn’t too hard, meandering in and out of Kane Creek many times before climbing up the canyon wall near the end. The creek can be non-existent to very deep, and deep water can hide rocks and tree roots beneath it’s surface. Also some of the easier beginning sections can get washed out, greatly increasing their difficulty. However by far the hardest section is the climb up the canyon wall. This section has been washed out to where a winch is now often needed to get up, even with lockers, and it is along a far drop to boot. Pinstriping from the Tamarisk trees is unavoidable. Vehicles should have at least 32” tires and a rear locker, rock protection, with a front locker and winch highly recommended. Sometimes deep mud and quicksand may be present.

Fin’s N’ Things – Rating 4Description of Trail and Obstacles

While Fins ‘N Things isn’t a difficult trail at all, it is a very fun trail for almost any vehicle. It is in the Sand Flats Rec area, and as it’s name suggests, it follows up, down and all over the slickrock fins. There are also some dirt and sand sections, as well as Sand Flats Road sections between parts of the trail. It starts on the south side of the road and ends up on the north side of the road. While many of the fins are rather steep, they are easily doable by stock vehicles. However those which still have the front air dams may scrape them in places, as well as trailer hitches scraping on the LWB vehicles that don’t have a lift. The trail also travels along a part of Negro Bill Canyon, and the beautiful La Sal Mountains can be seen in the distance. Most any vehicle can drive this trail, just keep in mind the above mentioned caution about scraping air dams and hitches for lower vehicles. Air dams should be removed if you don’t want to damage them.

Steel Bender - Rating 6Description of Trail and Obstacles Steel Bender follows an historic Wagon trail that works its way up form a beautiful canyon to elevations above 6000 feet. It features 2 creek crossings, numerous steep ledges and 2 rocky ascents that have bypasses. This trail will test those in stock vehicles as you attempt a procession of rock ledges. It is located close to town starting immediately northeast of the Moab Golf Course on private land. The trail lies between Moab and the La Sal Mountains in the vicinity of Mill Creek, a major drainage from the mountains. The trail crosses the

creek a few times and travels a lovely part of its canyon. It overlooks the North Fork of Mill Creek as it climbs to the base of South Mesa on the skirts of the La Sal Mountains. It is another variation on the Canyonlands landscape, and it offers further variety to the scenery and the four-wheeling opportunities of the Moab area. The trip can be done in stock 4x4s that have excellent clearance, but only because there are bypasses around some of the challenging spots. Portions of the trail are in two beautiful parts of Mill Creek Canyon. Other portions ride the higher country toward the mountains and overlook Canyonlands vistas toward the west from a 6,000-foot elevation. The canyon-bottom trail crosses stream-washed rocks and the stream itself in a few places. The higher country has dirt and a little sand - all generously mixed with rocks and rock ledges. There is a little slick rock near the upper creek ford. Mill Creek has a strong perennial flow that is highest in springtime, but the fords usually do no more than dampen your hubs. Not far above the creek is a steep, ledgy chunk of rock that may push some to the easy bypass. As the trail climbs, a succession of rock steps can be difficult for stock equipment, but each ledge area has a bypass. A couple of minor tributary canyons provide steep, rocky descents and testy climbs. The final creek ford is followed by a short, steep climb that can get muddy and slippery. A rear traction aid, rock protection and 32 inch tires would be preferred on this trail. This trail is harder if run from south to north as a winch will probably be required to ascend The Wizard’s Chest.

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Seven Mile Rim – Rating 4Description of Trail and Obstacles


Seven Mile Rim trail winds it’s way up to where it follows the canyon rim for a while. There are a lot of old mining roads in the area, and the trail also passes the old Cotter Uranium mine along the way. Route finding can be difficult for those that don’t know their way. Most of the trail is fairly easy driving on sandstone, with small ledges here and there, and mild climbs. Part way through the trail, it passes close to Uranium arch, which can be walked across if you don’t have a fear of heights. It joins other trails in the area of Merrimac and Monitor Buttes. There is a harder section if trail on the south side of Merrimac Butte which includes a squeeze, and a sandy hill near the end of the trail. Both can be bypassed due to

the maze of roads. Also by Merrimac Butte, the trail has a slickrock sidehill section just above Wipeout Hill if that section is run. Depending on how it is run, it is suitable for most stock vehicles, please note however that Range Rovers and Discoveries with front air dams [i.e. the plastic skirt below the front bumper] may find these dams will scrape and may get damaged, therefore it is recommended that such be removed.Rose Garden Hill - Rating 5Description of Trail and Obstacles

Rose Garden Hill is actually part of th Kokopelli bike trail system. It can be run several ways, with various difficulty depending on the route taken. If run as an out and back trail starting at Onion Creek, You must go both up and down Rose Garden Hill. At least a rear locker is needed to run it like this, as traction is hard to come by when going up the hill. It can also be run from the road by Dewey Bridge(or what’s left of it). Going this route also has several options, either following Entrada Bluffs Road to Cottonwood Canyon trail and down Rose Garden, or following it down and crossing the Dolores River a couple times, water level permitting, and then taking the Dolores Canyon Overlook trail up to the Cottonwood Canyon trail and down

Rose Garden Trail. It is easier in this north to south direction, and lockers aren’t needed. Rock protection and at least 32” tires are recommended either way due to the big ledges on Rose Garden Hill. Expect to scrape something wether going up or coming down. There are some great views from the top of the mesa as this is the same mesa the Top of the World trail traverses. There are also some smaller ledges and a cliff section of trail. The trail starts between 20-30 miles north of Moab off of Hwy 128 depending on which route is taken. The drive up 128 is scenic as well as you follow the Colorado River up the deep and wide canyon.

Top of the World – Rating 4Description of Trail and Obstacles

Awe inspiring views. Nothing more really needs to be said other than bring lots of film.This trail is ideal for stock standard vehicles. Owners of such are encouraged to sign up. Please note however that Range Rovers and Discoveries with front air dams [i.e. the plastic skirt below the front bumper] may find these dams will scrape and may get damaged, therefore it is recommended that such be removed.

Hell Roaring Rim – Rating 3Description of Trail and Obstacles Hellroaring Rim trail follows the mesa between the deep Hellroaring and Mineral Canyons, and follows Mineral Point out to the west. The trail is fairly easy, and is suitable for stock vehicles. The trail consists of rocky ledges, broken rock and sandy dirt. Depending on vehicle height, it is possible to scrape low parts on some rocks/ledges for low vehicles. The trail culminates in a spectacular view overlooking the Green River.Dome Plateau – Rating 3Description of Trail and Obstacles

This trail explores the highland area east of Arches National Park and north of the Colorado River. It is a little more than 30 miles north of Moab, off of Hwy 128, and starts on the north side of the highway just past Dewey Bridge. Dome Plateau is a large highland area north of the Colorado River and east of Arches National Park. The area sees little traffic these days. The trail goes up the Colorado River to leave the highway just past the Dewey Bridge. It follows below the Entrada Sandstone cliffs which have three sandstone arches in the first few miles. The

plateau slopes towards the south but crosses two canyons on the way to a spectacular view overlooking the Professor Valley and the Fischer Towers along the Colorado River. The trail consists of sand, rock and dirt. With the exception of one hill near the overlook, the trail is fairly easy. On the northern section of the trail, arches in Arches National park can be seen off in the distance.

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A Letter From the EditorWelcome to Moab!I hope all of you have had a safe journey to the land of Mormons. Please read this newsletter and enjoy yourselves at this years rally. We have a lot of exciting things to do this year. You will also note that we have a free day on Friday. This is at the request of many members who would like to do other activities while here in Moab. There are a great many things to see and do. This year’s raffle is the largest we have ever had. So many things to give away from many great companies that have donated this year. I want to thank all of the volunteers this year. You guys have been wonderful! See you on the trails!Dave [email protected]


Secret Spire – Rating 2Description of TrailSecret Spire trail follows the mesa top between Spring and Hellroaring Canyons. It crosses the upper portion of Spring Canyon to visit a tower that the trail was named for, the Secret Spire. The trail consists of sand, dirt and a little rock. There are great views into the canyons as well as being able to see the San Rafael Reef and Book Cliffs in the distance. There is a spur road that goes to the Dellenbaugh tunnel, which is a watercourse which is usually dry that goes through the sandstone and limestone and ends up at the brink of Spring Canyon. It is around 100 feet long and tall enough to walk through. The trail is suitable for all stock vehicles, although sometimes there can be washouts which could cause problems for vehicles with low ground clearance.

Chicken Corners – Rating 2Description of Trail

Chicken Corners trail is actually a combination of two trails, Hurrah Pass and Chicken Corners. Both trails are relatively mild and are passable by all stock vehicles. Like most of Moab, there are some fan-tastic views from both Hurrah Pass and Chicken Corners, with the Colorado River far below, and Dead Horse Point across the way. There are also many interesting rock formations along the way. Chicken Corners is reached by Kane Creek road, southwest of town, and is west of Kane Creek Trail. The surface is dirt, some slickrock, sand and some smaller rocks. While you do drive close to the cliff in spots, it isn’t that close, and the trail is more than wide enough.

Wipe-Out Hill – Rating 5Description of Trail

Wipe-Out Hill trail was named after it’s main obstacle, Wipe-Out Hill. This is a steep rock section with two routes, both of which have ledges as well. While it is possible to make it up without lockers, the chances of doing it, and doing it without breaking something are low. Good ground clearance and breakover angle are needed. There is also a sandy wash which must be driven, some more mellow slickrock and some dirt or sand hills. This trail is northwest of Moab, where it also passes by both Monitor and Merrimac Buttes and Determination Towers. Vehicles should have at least 31” tires as well.

Thanks and credits:The above notes, photos and descriptions are a combination of personal experience and a number of sources including the Charles A Wells Book “Guide to Moab, UT Backroads & 4 Wheel Drive Trails”, Red Rock 4 – Wheelers Inc and others too numerous to mention. To all – Thanks!

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