Hole in the Rock! Planning here. (Sept 06)

[gjackson]

All right, due to popular demand I'll set this thread up for planning an expedition along the famed Hole in the Rock trail in Utah. The overview is this: We meet close to the head of the trail on the morning of Saturday September 23rd. I may camp at the meeting site if I can get there on Friday. Then we will run in to a highly recommended camp site. Set up camp there and relax or do some trail running. On Sunday drive in to the river. Then options are open. We can either drive all the way out, or go back to the same camp and spend another night in the bush. And BTW this is planned for the EAST section of the trail, not the west. That means we will NOT see the actual Hole in the Rock! But we will get the more spectacular and challanging part of the trail.

EDIT: The meeting point for Sat morning will be at waypoint N37°22.572 W110°32.513. There is a nice map and waypoints at http://www.webejeepin.com/Trails/Utah/Hole-in-the-Rock.htm

As far as a time, I'd like people to post up what sort of time they think they can make it there. I'll probably be camping Fri night at that waypoint, but I would like to have a target departure time on Sat morning.

Let's use CB channel 4.
/EDIT

I realize that's a bit vague, but I've never run the trail before, so my ability to plan is a bit shortsighted!

Right now I'm not limiting the car count, but if you want to make the run, please post up so I can add your name to the list.

1. Graham & Connie, D110
2. Josh LR Disco I
3. Neal Rubi-Khan Jeep
4. Richard Rgsii Toyota
5.
6.
7.
8.

Tentative:
1. Scott (pskhaat) Awesome Yota Cruiser
2. Outback Dodge PW

Initial discussion of this trip has been here:
http://expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=621

cheers!!

 

[Scott Brady]

Can't make this one. I will be raging to Rob Zombie and Shinedown that day :smilies27

Have a blast!

 

[bh4rnnr]

In a couple of the last issues of Off Roader, Larry Heck has some good write up of the Hole in the Rock trail(also is in his guid books). Might have some good pointers?? Should be a fun trip. Whish I could go:beer:

 

[Ursidae69]

Can't make this one. I will be raging to Rob Zombie and Shinedown that day :smilies27

Have a blast!

That's funny, I'll be raging to the same concert in ABQ on the 22nd! :victory:

This aught to be a fun trip, I need to go review that linked thread. Not sure I can make it, but I'll see if you have open slots later on. :wavey:

 

[gjackson]

Sorry we'll miss of of you guys! But I know the'll be other trips. Maybe we'll bring some Rob Zombie to play in the desert just for you!

cheers

 

[Pskhaat]

Graham, please mark me down.

 

[BajaTaco]

Can't make this one. I will be raging to Rob Zombie and Shinedown that day :smilies27

Same here. (don't forget Godsmack too :hehe: )

Chuck - you rebel!

Graham, sorry I will miss it, that will be a really cool trip.

 

[datrupr]

Can't make this one. I will be raging to Rob Zombie and Shinedown that day :smilies27

That's funny, I'll be raging to the same concert in ABQ on the 22nd! :victory:

Same here. (don't forget Godsmack too :hehe: )

AWWWWWWWWW........... I wanna go. I WANNA GO!!!!!!!!!!!

But, I would also love to do Hole In The Rock. I don't think I will be able to make either one though.

 

[Outback]

Not familiar with the Hole in The Rock trail. But what the hell Count me in.

 

[gjackson]

I've added waypoint for the initial meeting place and request for times in the first post on this thread.

Thanks

Cheers

 

[Pskhaat]

N37°22.572 W110°32.513

Graham,

My mapping software puts me at a T in two trails. Google says a little off the track here:

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=N37%C2%B022.572+W110%C2%B032.513&ie=UTF8&t=h&om=1&ll=37.375972,-110.540271&spn=0.008799,0.021586

At that junction, is that correct? I am currently planning on being there Friday night.

 

[gjackson]

Scott,

I took that waypoint from the website: http://www.webejeepin.com/Trails/Uta...n-the-Rock.htm

Since I've never run the trail I can't verify the accuracy. I know that Google Earth puts it a bit off the road. I think there is a half track there and the waypoint may be the half track not the junction.

Sorry I can't be more clear!

cheers

 

[Pskhaat]

No prob, sorry for the confusing question. I'll just have my oldest boy with me after no doubt some serious screaming miles so want to know exactly where to go See you soon.

:camping:

 

[Rubi-Khan]

Hi guys,

I just joined this forum moments ago. While I'm new here, I've got a good bit of off-road experience. How do you guys feel about a newbie joining in?

Is this a weekend trip? I'm planning to be in Moab for the week and this would fit in nicely.

Thanks!

-neal

 

[gjackson]

Neal,

No problem on joining in. It will be a weekend trip. Check the first post in the thread for details. We'll run the trail Sat and Sun and come out on Mon. Just let me know if you want to do it and I'll add you to the list.

Welcome to EP by the way!

cheers