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

[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.

[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.

[CatFish]

EH sounds fun but we do not have anyone to watch the dog so we have to bring her with us and if no dogs can go on the trail we won't be able to go, unless there is some kind of dogie day care or someone whats to dog sit her that day.

[BigSwede]

Yeah, they don't allow dogs in the backcountry of the national park.

But there are doggy day cares in Moab.
http://www.gomoab.com/moab_kennels.html
http://moabdogadventures.com/mda-site/
http://www.moabpetcare.com/

My dog is old and mellow enough I will just leave her in the room, hang a Do Not Disturb sign on the door so the maids don't go in, and she will snooze the day away on her dog bed, just like when I am at work.

[Triathlete]

Catfish...Sue (VXKat) has used one of the dog day cares there and I am sure can recommend one.

[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!!!

[ahdoman]

What's the cost for doggies daycare? Probably close to $75.

[Triathlete]

Shoot a msg off to VXKat. She should be able to answer ???? about doggy daycare in Moab.

[Craig]

I'd be happy to lead Elephant Hill. Tenmile Wash looks interesting, too.