Arches National Park - Tower Arch Trail
Moab, Utah
4 May 2001

Pictures by Matt Farr

Kane Creek wasn't as challenging as Fins & Things, but it was still a cool trail. We had a small group of only 5 vehicles, which made for a good day. Lots of water crossings. At the hardest point, we caught up with a group of Hummers -- we had a good time watching them navigate the trail with one wheel hung out over the lip of the hill. Then it was our turn.
 
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Kane Creek is known for its water crossings. This one was steep, but not much water.
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Bob Brown and Toni Wunch and Bob Wyner from Placerville, CA
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Bob Brown's 1969 FJ-40.
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Canadians prefer diesel Cruisers.
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Derek at the wheel.
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Here we go! My 1981 Cruiser goes down...
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...and back up...
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...and out.
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Our trail leader Dan George from Wasatch Cruisers in Salt Lake City.
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Dan's son Dallas got a little wet. Needless to say, the rest of the group didn't follow.
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Friends don't let friends drive Jeeps.
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Derek and Sheldon from Ragina, Saskatchewan: "The city that rhymes with fun."
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Bob Brown's 69 FJ-40
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Jerry Roffner & Bruce Shoff in this nice 73 FJ-40
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Note the creek mud on Dan's door
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Back on the trail after lunch.
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We catch up with a bunch of Hummers.
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"Hey, what kind of gas mileage you get?"
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Careful now, don't scratch the paint.
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Dallas goes where Hummers fear to tread.
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Rob Reasor & Christy Wallace in a 1979 FJ-40 with cool stripes
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This was the most difficult section of the trail.
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The view from the top.
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Derek's diesel Cruiser is equipped with a rare stock Toyota 5-speed.
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Here, he demonstrates proper usage of first gear.
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Warning: road has no shoulder.
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Wagon articulation.
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My buddy Dave pilots my FJ-40.
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Up the ledge.
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Ahhhh yee-eah!
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The canyons at the end of Kane Creek trail are dramatic.
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The final challenge was a steep drop, then a left turn up a rocky shelf.
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I'm back at the wheel heading up the steep bit.
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"Don't stop now!"
   

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