This trail is part of the beautiful and fun Cameo Cliffs OHV Area (aka Hook & Ladder Area). Much of northern half of route follows along cliff edges and ends at a dramatic overlook of Wilson Arch. A picnic table here is a great spot for lunch. The OHV area is popular with ATVs and UTVs, but most of the routes are wide enough for Jeeps. This trail is part of the Moab Easter Jeep Safari, but they take the tougher route to the right at 7.5 miles. We drove both routes in our stock Wrangler.
435-587-1500Monticello BLM
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Submitted by Robert
The tippy section at 7.5 miles is probably too dangerous for full sized vehicles, or least vehicles with wider-than-stock stance. The book says that the Safari takes this route but the KML track I downloaded from rr4w.com shows the route taking the bypass at mile 7.5. I also watched a youtube video of a group that did this trail EJS 2022 and they bypassed the tippy section. I was just on this trail 2 days ago and took the tippy section because I figured if they do on EJS it must be fun. About half way across the section the dirt edge broke on my rear passenger tire while I was on a 26 degree side angle. The tire slipped off the trail and luckily there was a bush right there that stopped my tire from sliding further and sending me over the edge backwards. We were able to use a highlift and winch to get the rear axle back on the track. We also stacked a bunch of rocks all along the downhill edge for the next 20 feet or so to strengthen the trail until the side hill angle decreased. I think that vehicles with a wider-than-stock stance should avoid. It definitely seems like maybe only ATVs should be on it. I have a JLUR with 13.5″ wide tires and wheels that are about 2″ further out than stock. The section where I had the issue was the steepest side angle (I was watching the roll degrees as I was going because I like to see how tippy it gets). I think the combination of the slope and the width of my Jeep caused the tire to break the edge and slide sideways a few inches. Anyway, I love your book!
5/15/2019
Submitted by Pete’nSue
Just WOW! Right on!
11/24/2018
Submitted by Sara Stallings
The trail was amazing and accurately rated. Unfortunately, the gate at mile 8.6 (after Indian Bathtub) was blocked, forcing us right following the pipeline instead of left towards Wilson arch. We also tried taking another route around, and only found more closed gates. We ended up having to meander our way through La Sal to get back on the highway. Bummed we couldn’t get to the arch!
5/28/2018
Submitted by James Bulkeley
Mile 8.2 Indian Bath Tub. The ‘Tub’ has been classified as an Archaeological Site. There is now a rigid, fixed barrier from the ground to the lip allowing for a look inside. Lots of historical signatures.
