#### Moab 'zu Zoo Xvi / Vehicross Meet 2015####

[BigSwede]

Yeah it's 75 miles each way, good idea to leave early-ish, and keep the group size on the small side.

Might be my #1 favorite trail though.

Kat, my Trooper is just as long as an FJ (I have both now). In fact one year I took a 2-door Tahoe through EH. No worries there.

[VXorado]

I've always wanted to run Elephant Hill, but seems like the long travel time is always the deterrent... and we can never seem to leave the Stoop before 10AM!

I would love to run the trail with a small group this year.

[VX KAT]

Anybody have input on what it would be like in an atv? (assuming the weather was reasonable) 90" L x 52" W (with my tires), Clearance 10.25". Good idea, bad idea?

The ATV version of the Wells book doesn't list Elephant Hill...made me think maybe it's not adviseable?

This website has many pics along the trail....
http://www.traildamage.com/trails/ph...first_hill.jpg

[BigSwede]

I don't think it would have any trouble with the trail...can't say I've ever seen ATVs on EH though, wonder if there is a reg against it?

[bartmanS4]

I'm down for this one, looks fun.
ElephantHill

[ahdoman]

I just made my reservations for Moab! I'm stoked to be doing this. I just finished my sliders and skid plates! Just an FYI... I spoke with Sharon and she was just barely able to fit me in. The Apache may be completely full.

[Craig]

Elephant Hill is the most scenic trail in the Moab area, imhp. The scenery begins even before you reach Canyonlands Natural Park. Smaller groups are better because of the maneuvering required near the entrance and the short back up requirement.

This year at Easter Jeep Safari, two groups ran the trail at staggered intervals--one to the Joint, the other to the Confluence. Guess who one of the trip leaders was. If you guessed Linda Adams, you're right.

It's important to leave at 8:00 a.m. It's a long day even without any problems on the trail or mechanical issues. FJs and VXs can do this trail no problem. No dogs.

[JoFotoz]

Do correct me if I am wrong Professor ..

Elephant Hill is the most scenic trail in the Moab area, imhp. .

... but all I heard , was you offering to lead a trip out there



Jo

[bartmanS4]

What trail did we do last year that Swede (I think) led. Had a long drive to get there, really tight turns at the start, and a short hike through notch canyons or cracks in the wall. That wasn't Elephant Hill was it?

[Triathlete]

That would be Elephant Hill Bartman.
Craig...EH definitely gives lots of bang for the buck.

[BigSwede]

Hey Jo, this is one I'm thinking might be fun - Tenmile Wash:

http://www.traildamage.com/trails/index.php?id=279

Probably not for those who are adverse to brush pinstriping though.

[MSHardeman]

Justin, would you be willing to lead Elephant Hill if we waited until later in the week to hit the trail? I've been out there, and it doesn't look too difficult, but the last time I went it was my second year in Moab so I really wasn't paying attention to where we were going. I was just trying to keep the VX rubber side down.

[ZEUS]

Justin, would you be willing to lead Elephant Hill if we waited until later in the week to hit the trail? I've been out there, and it doesn't look too difficult, but the last time I went it was my second year in Moab so I really wasn't paying attention to where we were going. I was just trying to keep the VX rubber side down.

I would except that I will have Menace with me. I forgot how much the fine was when I got busted with him back there before. $75? If everyone is willing to pitch in if I get fined then so be it! Daycare is not an option for me.

Getting more & more excited for the "ZU!!!

[JoFotoz]

This sounds great

Hey Jo, this is one I'm thinking might be fun - Tenmile Wash:

http://www.traildamage.com/trails/index.php?id=279

Probably not for those who are adverse to brush pinstriping though.

Water/sand/rocks...scenery ..

For sure

Jo

[BigSwede]

I could probably lead EH again if needed...sounds like we'll need more than one group anyway.

That Land Cruiser guy Jon who did Metal Masher with us last year contacted me through Expedition Portal; they will be in Moab same time as us again this year. He wants to do EH this year.