#Moab Rim

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New Year's 2024 in Moab (2) (3) by Bryan Elias Hull

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(1) Colorado River via Moab Rim (2) Top of Moab Valley and Arches in the distance (3) Marching Men along Tower Arch Trail     

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How Helper (Utah) Got Its Name, and Other Stories

Helper, Utah, and environs. (this is on the northern outskirts, and according to some maps, this was part of a hamlet, or maybe just a siding on the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad, called Martin at some time in the past. Maybe the locals still call it that. In October 2022, I took a driving trip that took me to Salt Lake City, Moab, and the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, among other…

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An overview: Moab pt 2

I arrived at a good time of year, as July and August are the hottest months for the area. Tourist season is known to be the months of May and October. The weather is mild then, but the crowds are plentiful. I hadn’t realized that people from all over would be visiting, considering it took me so late in life to learn about it! Parked behind my tow trailer the first night was a converted semi-truck full of about 50 people from Germany touring the U.S. The main reasons for this would be the National Parks. Southern Utah has what is known as The Big or Mighty Five: Zion and Bryce Canyon toward the west side of the state, Capitol Reef more in the center, and Moab’s own Canyonlands and Arches. Delicate Arch, found in Arches, is the image of what most people think for Utah, being on the license plate and on several versions of the Utah quarter. I visited both Canyonlands and Arches twice, and Capitol Reef once, so I can speak for those but not the others yet. Unpopular opinion, but Canyonlands, slightly southwest of Moab, is my favorite of those three. The vast sights, the deep canyons, the wildlife, the diversity in colors of the rocks, and the hikes along the rims are breathtaking. It’s a large park, which I didn’t realize before my first visit, and it is separated into districts. I have only visited the Island in the Sky district, and the White Rim Overlook trail was a fantastic choice if you can only do one there. I also hiked the Mesa Arch trail, which is another famous spot in the state, as well as Grandview Point. There are plenty of pull offs along the main drive to see the views if not hiking, and there are more difficult hikes, as well as some back country hiking, which I plan to make it back there for. While visiting I was ecstatic to just drive and see the crows, ravens, mule deer, and lizards. The most popular park, next to Zion, is Arches, named for being home of over 2,000 natural stone arches. During the busy time of year, Arches requires a timed entry reservation to enter between the hours of 7:00 am and 4:00 pm. I always made sure to get there well before 7, as the crowds have already started early to take in the phenomenal sunrise views. In addition, beating the heat was important to me. I’d make it a habit to start a hike by 5:30 am and be done for the day by 8:00 am, just to avoid the soaring temperatures. There is no shade to be found in this park. I ended up hiking to Delicate Arch twice, as I had some visitors who wanted to experience it. I think I’ve seen most of the main arches that can be accessed along the main road, and did most of the shorter hikes. Honestly, this may be controversial, but Arches NP is slightly overrated IN MY HUMBLE OPINION. Don’t get me wrong, it’s cool. Especially the first time. The rock formations are wild and most of the time it feels like you’re in Jurassic Park. I have an appreciation for it, but I won’t go out of my way to go back again. I do encourage everyone to go once and decide for yourself where it ranks! The crowds and sharing the hiking trail with so many tourists was not appealing. I’m not sure if the off season would be better, but it does get cold in that area and I’m not a cold weather hiker. Also, there is a 100 ft tall phallic-shaped rock seen from the road called “The Phallus.” If that doesn’t make you want to go, I’m not sure what will. Last, but definitely not last in ranking, was Capitol Reef. I did not have high expectations because honestly no one had given me the suggestion to go, and I didn’t hear people talk about it much. It was a bit of a drive so I stayed at a campground in Hanksville, UT. Hanksville is in the middle of nowhere, I did not have great cell service, but it was beautiful and I had a nice, refreshing time there with just myself and the dogs away from the hustle and bustle of Moab for a couple days. I was told ahead of time to make sure to get some pie while I was there, and after a bit of research I found that I needed to visit the Gifford Homestead to purchase said pie.

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Mid-day magic, White Rim Trail in Moab, UT [OC] [2050 x 700]

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Hayduke Day 47: Fortunately, we were not swept away in a flash flood last night. Kanab Creek has a sensor at the confluence with the Colorado River so you can check the current and historical water levels. According to the sensor, Kanab Creek flashed while we were at the South Rim. The near-daily rain hasn’t been inspiring as far as flooding goes. We find @involuted at Showerbath Spring, where we collect water since it’s dubious as to whether the water in Kanab Creek is uranium polluted (after getting reception later on and doing rudimentary internet searching, the water appears to be okay). Kanab Canyon is different than other times the Hayduke has entered or exited Grand Canyon. It’s so gradual you would never guess you’re emerging from one of the most glorious canyons on Earth. Not steep - just lots of wet feet and shrinking canyon walls. We cross the National Park boundary, depart Kanab Creek, and head up Hack Canyon. Here, the terrain changes as we walk in the creek to avoid bushwhacking along the banks. We soon reach a place where we can safely call ourselves “no longer in a canyon.” We make easy miles on grassy benches and down in the crisscrossing washes. Today’s the first day it’s looking like we’re going to have clear skies all night (as we had all day), and it’s nice to not be baking in the heat of the Hayduke’s low point. Tomorrow, there’s a chance we’ll meet friends from the South Rim, @oldmanrigney, and @kasekittykoopkat. They went to Moab to retrieve their car and are piecing together the final bits of the Hayduke. With any luck, they’ll be waiting at the trailhead for us (Hack Canyon emerges to a well-maintained dirt road) with snacks and beverages. Grand Canyon National Park - the final and one of the most daunting challenges of the Duck - is behind us; it’s a straight shot to Zion across the Arizona Strip. However, we still need to hammer out details of our route since the official Hayduke route was closed due to rockfall back in 2018/19 (and may never open again). Day: Scotty's Castle to Hack Canyon Distance: 24.02 mi / 38.66 km Elevation gain: 1,883 ft / 574 m 📷 1: @heavyteva #hayduketrail #EXTREMEWALKING

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Candlestick Tower Overlook/Buck Canyon Overlook, Canyonlands National Park (No. 2)

Canyonlands is a popular recreational destination. Since 2007, more than 400,000 people have visited the park each year with a record of 776,218 visitors in 2016, representing a 22 percent increase from the prior year. The geography of the park is well suited to a number of different recreational uses. Hikers, mountain bikers, backpackers, and four-wheelers all enjoy traveling the rugged, remote trails within the Park. The White Rim Road traverses the White Rim Sandstone level of the park between the rivers and the Island in the Sky. Since 2015, day-use permits must be obtained before travelling on the White Rim Road due to the increasing popularity of driving and bicycling along it. The park service's intent is to provide a better wilderness experience for all visitors while minimizing impacts on the natural surroundings.

As of 2016, the Island in the Sky district, with its proximity to the Moab, Utah area, attracts 76.7 percent of total park visitors. The Needles district is the second most visited, drawing 20.7 percent of visitors. The remote Maze district accounts for only about 1.5 percent of visitors, while river rafters and other river users account for the remaining 1.1 percent of total park visitation.

Political compromise at the time of the park's creation limited the protected area to an arbitrary portion of the Canyonlands basin. Conservationists hope to complete the park by bringing the boundaries up to the high sandstone rims that form the natural border of the Canyonlands landscape.

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A Day at Zion National

The day I woke up in the parking lot of a gas station in Flagstaff, I woke up sick - what I later found out was Covid. It was 18°F, and the air hurt it was so cold. There was a thick ice layer on the inside of every window, so I turned the car on, turned on the defroster, and escaped back under my blanket until my car was at least warm enough to get on the road.

I wore a mask for the rest of the trip, even while hiking the rim of the Grand Canyon. I wasn't feeling great, I even texted my friend half way through the day "TIL that if I run up stairs at 7000ft my chest hurts", but I thoroughly enjoyed myself. My energy went down near the end of the day, ending with a hot shower and an early sleep at a hotel room.

The next day, I woke up not feeling well again, but off I went to Zion National. I made one detour for Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park before entering Zion from the eastern entrance, going through the Zion-Mount-Carmel tunnel - beautiful drive.

Once I got to the visitor's center, I pulled out the map they give you at the entrance saw a tram line running south with numbers along it and spotted the one I wanted.

Stop 9 - The Narrows

I had originally been baptized in Zion by my dad, who reportedly dedicated it to Jesus, Buddha, and Vishnu to, and I quote, "cover his bases". I also, reportedly, I have no memory of this, was under the impression that you go to heaven (ie, die) as soon as you're baptized, and was screaming "I DON'T WANNA GO TO HEAVEN" through its entirety. Good times.

I wanted to go back to see if I remembered anything. I didn't, only a vague feeling of deja vu on the drive in. So I went to a help counter and asked the person manning it "Can you drive your own car to the Narrows?" and pointed to the Stop 9 on the map.

And she pauses.

I should have known from the pause alone.

"...You can drive into Springdale, yes."

"How long does it take roundtrip, from here to the Narrows and back?"

"It's about an hour."

Cool! That's super fast. I thanked them and went on my merry way back to my car. I got the map out again, and piloted in the direction of Stop 9, out of the visitors center parking lot.

And out of Zion National Park.

... Wait a minute.

I continued down the road, confused as hell, until finally I saw a place to park on the road in this... town. I was in a town.

The town of Springdale as it were.

I went back to my map, and realized that unfortunately, this map had two different sets of numbered stops. One in brown, and one in green. Now her pause made sense - I had pointed to Stop 9 on the brown route, which was a stop in Springdale, and not Stop 9 on the green route - the Narrows.

So I sat.

And I sat.

I sat in my car for a good five minutes, wondering how worth-it-to-me Zion was. I was already behind my original itinerary from a litany of other unexpected stops to see cool shit the days previous. It was already around noon, and I was supposed to be over near Moab by the end of the day.

And I sat. I was already not feeling well. I was already behind schedule. I was already outside of Zion. I have never had such a long think while traveling, even when doing stupid shit. Even when going down a road that has a "Conditions May Be Impassible" sign.

Until finally, I came to my decision. "There will be positives. And there will be negatives." I was going to back to Zion. So I turned my car back on, and drove back towards Zion. As I got closer, traffic slowed to a stop to get into Zion, and I repeated my intention to go to Zion, that I would regret it if I didn't, until I got back in the park.

I quickly returned to the visitor's center, parked my car, and hitched a ride on the tram running towards the actual Stop 9, getting off to see things along the way. The Weeping Rock, in particular, was beautiful. I got to Stop 9, got off the tram, and began the 1.5 hour walk to the Narrows, taking pictures along the way.

And man... I was right. I would have regretted not seeing it. I'm not religious or even spiritual, but if I had to pick a place where a supernatural being would live... it would be Zion. I cried in Zion because it was just so beautiful. (Don't get me wrong, I've been known to cry around scenery) I walked all the way to the Narrows, just... speechless, frankly. It truly is a beautiful place.

After walking around the Narrows for a while, I headed back the way I came, catching the tram to my car and climbing in for a very long drive to Green River, UT. It had been dark for a while by the time I got there, asleep immediately in my hotel room.

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Jeep Safari '19 Easter - Day 1 Gold Bar Rim - Trail Forged

Once reaching Moab safely on Saturday night, we immediately started to explore this stunning region. Our first trail was a group excursion that Easter Jeep Safari arranged on the Gold Bar Rim Trail. The trail has a technical rating of 5, and its primary difficulty is a waterfall. It also has dirt roads, moderate rock crawling with different sized stairs, and beautiful views.

For More info:- Gold Bar Rim Trail

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White rim - Canyonlands National Park, Moab, Utah

Immerse yourself in the majestic landscapes of Canyonlands National Park in Moab, Utah, where the mesmerizing White Rim awaits to enchant your senses

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Everything is packed and ready to go for Moab. This is probably one of my favorite shots from a previous trip. When we stopped to see the Black Crack along the White Rim Trail. This was an epic adventure for all of us. (at White Rim Trail, Utah) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpz4ubvu0D9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Who Is Zoe Afton McKinney Boyfriend? Utah Teen Who Fell 30 Feet To Her Death

Who Is Zoe Afton McKinney's Boyfriend? Utah Teen Who Fell 30 Feet To Her Death Here we are talking about Zoe Afton McKinney's boyfriend Lloyd Gist. Zoe Afton McKinney, 17, fell 30 feet to her death. A Utah teen who died Friday, February 10, after falling 30 feet while hiking in Cane Creek Canyon, spoke out about his relationship. As of the police investigation, While hiking with her friends on the Moab Rim Trail in eastern Utah, 17-year-old Zoe Afton McKinney tripped and fell "down a sheer cliff face." After Zoe collapses, her friends can't reach her safely. They dialed 911, which prompted police and other law enforcement agencies to arrive on site and reach Zoe using harnesses and climbing equipment. According to Police reported that they found her "dead from the fall". Zoe's boyfriend Lloyd Gist is devastated by the incident.

Who Is Zoe Afton McKinney's Boyfriend?

Zoe Afton McKinney's relationship status was committed. Her boyfriend's name is Lloyd Gist who was 18 years old. He had been dating McKinney for about a year when she died. Zoe's boyfriend Lloyd, “She had the brightest smile. She was the loveliest person; she would readily comply with any request made of her. She complimented me on my beanie, after which he remembered we began chatting in class the following day. “Then we began spending virtually every day together. She took me on a city tour and made me friends with her friends.” After dating, Zoe, a cheerleader, attended practically all of Gist’s football games.  Read Also:- Laura Wolvaardt Spouse Read the full article

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Teen who fell 30 feet to her death while hiking Utah's Moab Rim Trail 'had the brightest smile,' boyfriend says#Teen #fell #feet #death #hiking #Utahs #Moab #Rim #Trail #brightest #smile #boyfriend

A Utah teenager fell about 30 feet to her death while hiking at Kane Creek Canyon on Friday afternoon, according to a news release from the Moab City Police Department. The 17-year-old girl, identified by officials and a loved one as Zoe Afton McKinney, was hiking the Moab Rim Trail in east Utah with a group of her friends when she slipped and fell “off of a sheer cliff face,” police said. Her…

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Moab hiking death: Teen falls 30 feet to her death at Moab Rim Trail

CNN  —  A Moab, Utah, teen fell to her death Friday afternoon while hiking the Moab Rim Trail in the Kane Creek Canyon area, according to a statement from the Moab City Police Department. The 17-year-old slipped while hiking with a group of friends and fell around 30 feet off of a sheer cliff face, police said. Her friends called 911 and attempted to help her, but there was no safe way to get…

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Saturday, December 31 - at sea on New Year's Eve

The first picture probably requires some explanation. Here on our ship they have a lovely little planetarium dome, and the resident astronomer gives programs in it that show what our night skies would look like if we didn't have clouds. There are also three short movies that they show on a regular basis. We got reservations for the "Aurora" show, which was quite impressive. What was strange is that the intro featured a place not known for its aurora - Moab! It started with Delicate Arch, moved on to the White Rim, then Turret Arch, and finally Balanced Rock. Then the program moved to places north of the Arctic Circle. I think the other people in the theater wondered when we laughed out loud at the first view of Delicate Arch.

Our ship also has panels in both stairwells depicting sections of the Bayeau Tapestry (which is neither a tapestry, nor made in France), and the resident historian does walks and talks about the history of William the Conqueror and 1066, taking a small group with him along the stairs. We walked with him this afternoon, and got his perspective on how both the Saxons and the Normans were actually Vikings. Since we are up and down both stairwells multiple times a day, it's fun to continue to see new things in the illustrations.

We also had a big New Year's Eve party this evening. The crew spent a lot of time in the afternoon setting up for the bash, with balloons, noisemakers, hats and "tiaras", and it was scheduled to start at 9:30. We wandered upstairs to it after watching the BBC telecast of the celebration in London (12 minutes of non-stop over the top fireworks). We had planned to stay for just a little while and get to bed early, but we ran into some folks we had had dinner with earlier in the trip, and got to talking and then dancing, and wound up staying until the band quit for the night around 1AM. Lots of fun, noise, and one of the highlights was a couple of songs done by John, our astronomy lecturer. He's a Scot and quite a hoot during his lectures, but this was a whole new side we hadn't seen before.

Tomorrow we will sleep in, since if we miss breakfast they are having a lovely brunch - two meals per day are probably better for us than three, anyway. Welcome to 2023!

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Moab Rim loop

Moab, Utah 10.28.17