open_circuit previously posted:
"Good with me, I think. Haven't checked the race map to compare yet. Any idea if we need to do anything in advance to get day permits for elephant Hill?"
Day use permits to Elephant Hill are available online only and are available up to 24 hours before entry. Groups are limited to 3 vehicles per-group, and must be separated by 30 minutes of travel time. The permits are free (National Park entry is not) but only 24 permits are given to vehicles each day. Each vehicle requires a permit. You can see all of the details
here.
So... traveling with a large group could be a problem if there is a high demand for the days we're going to be there. This trail sounds amazing but I'm ok doing other trails if getting a permit for everyone becomes a problem. This is my first time wheeling in Moab and there are more fun trails than I have time for this time.
Lockhard Basin and Lockhart Canyon also sound like beautiful and fun trails. Never been there but based on the FunTreks book, it may be possible to complete both trails in the same day if we leave early enough and are ready for a very busy day.
Since I'm going to be there only for Friday and Saturday, I'll be happy to do one of the above on Friday and Fins n Things + Hells Revenge (or something else closer to Moab) on Saturday. Saturday night I am heading back to GJ after the trails so it would be better for me to not do a remote trail that day. But I'm flexible.