What I hate about Moab.... and I'm not alone

[RockyMtRebel]

https://www.moabsunnews.com/news/art...b07bfa8c9.html


Interesting article in the Moab news, which is consistent with my feelings on the annoying side-by-sides that swarm Moab and the popular trails...... Don't get me wrong, I love Moab and the trails are amazing but the sound of supercharged lawnmowers coming up behind you constantly is pretty annoying!

[FINOCJ]

Its always a challenge to balance the issues...As a hiker, MTBer and 4x4er, I greatly appreciate the 'everyone gets along' attitude that has generally defined moab for the last 20 years. Certainly, the SxSs are adding a new level of motorized traveler, and I am sure the accessibility to rent them is big a factor - both in terms of usage, but also in terms of economic benefit. In many ways, I can see how lifelong residents living along Mill Creek rd are becoming annoyed - but then the primary person in the article moved there 5 months ago....seems like that is similar to those that buy homes out near DIA and then complain about the planes flying overhead all day. The discussed noise ordinances would ideally be a good solution, but not practical to enforce. If they choose to restrict UTVs, then it starts to get into a gray area of where to modified jeeps and buggies etc end up.

[RockyMtRebel]

They moved to that location 5 months ago but grew up there, but that new location is the worst as far as noise and traffic. I agree that we should all get along in the great outdoors - it’s the noise that’s the most annoying about the side by sides. And the sheer volume of them on the classic trails is annoying. They should adopt a system like some other places where OHVs are allowed on certain days and not allowed on other days. That would help for sure..... I recall when we were doing Sevenmile rim and this couple wanted to tag along with our group in their loud ass side by side.... every time I wanted to snap a picture the dang side by side was in it ;-/

[FINOCJ]

RockyMtRebel previously posted:

[newracer]

SxSs are really annoying, until you drive one.

[RockyMtRebel]

newracer previously posted:

[Java]

My biggest issue with Moab is the crowds. Noone is doing anything wrong, it's just too many people doing the same thing.

[RockyMtRebel]

my proposal for Moab:

Monday’s - full size trucks only
Tuesdays - Jeeps only
Wednesday - Toyota’s only
Thursdays - Side by sides / ATV/ UTV’s only
Fridays - Motorcycles and bikes only
Saturdays & Sunday’s - all vehicles allowed


- sound good????

[Tom]

RockyMtRebel previously posted:

[newracer]

RockyMtRebel previously posted:

[open_circuit]

Just install some tracks and charge admission.

[FINOCJ]

newracer previously posted:

[RockyMtRebel]

It might be annoying but at the end of the day, I still had a blast on all of the popular Moab trails I've ran even if the experience wasn't with the trail all to myself. I think the crowds just force folks like me to look further outside of Moab for other amazing trails that have much less traffic..... and that's probably a good thing too because it'll take a bunch of us away from the popular trails so others can enjoy them with the crowds

I'm stoked because I actually get to go back next week! We are going to spend a couple days in the Capital Reef and Grand Staircase-Escalante area on our way to Southern California, to visit our son and celebrate my wifes birthday. I'm super excited to explore Hole-in-the-Rock road and hopefully check out some amazing slot canyons and perhaps run the entire Cathedral Valley loop this time..... there are a bunch of other trails that I'd like to explore also, most in the easier ratings (not looking for hard stuff when solo obviously). I will certainly post any trip reports and photos on here

[FINOCJ]

RockyMtRebel previously posted:

[RockyMtRebel]

But still, those dang side by sides are annoying..... lol!

James, all great points! I guess I wheel for multiple reasons, one of which is the remote and solitary experience but another is to wheel with others on amazing trails in amazing places & sometimes (a lot actually) I wheel just to get out of the house and kill some time. My first few years visiting Moab was solely to rock climb because it’s one of the most amazing places to climb also! Similar to wheelin’ and mountain biking, some of the popular routes are crowded also. Can’t blame like minded folks for wanting to experience such an amazing place.

I love Moab