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Due to the anticipated crowds, I am thinking of setting up base camp or at least the initial meeting place at the large clearing 1/2 mile above the main staging area. To get to base camp start at the Rainbow Falls OHV staging area. Go east on Long Hollow Rd, pass the outhouses on the right. Continue uphill making a sharp left turn, then a sweeping right turn. Turn right at the first intersection from Long Hollow Road onto FR344. Base camp will immediately to your right as you make the turn onto FR344. I have not decided whether to set up base camp the evening of Friday 4/15. Anyone interested in camping? Either way I plan to be at base camp no later than 8:30A Saturday 4/16. If everyone is in base camp by 10:00A, we can decide to keep base camp where it is or move it to the top or bottom of Mini-Moab. This will depend on the level of rigs folks will be driving. I saw bone stock Toyotas and full-size pick-up trucks make it easily to Mini-Moab. It may be fun to set up base camp at Mini-Moab and hangout. There is sure to be lots of entertainment, watching rigs tackle the various obstacles that Mini-Moab has to offer.
From base camp continuing east on FR344 for 1.26 miles you will reach Mini-Moab. There are a lot of other mild trails throughout the region that would make for some good exploring. We could do it as a large group or smaller group(s) and return to base camp for refreshments.
I plan to bring a 10x10 pop up canopy, table, chairs, and a small tabletop propane grill, and of course an ice chest filled with beverages. Let me know if anyone is interested in a potluck lunch. I can start by offering up hot dogs, homemade chili and fixin's. Depending on how many folks want to join us, we can build upon this list with main courses, munchies, deserts, etc., anything anyone wants to bring and share.
It is going to be fun to see old friends and as well as make new ones. I hope we get a large turn out and so far, the weather looks like it will cooperate.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to me with any questions or just post it on the calendar.
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