Top 5 Things To Know Dual Sporting In Moab Utah

Moab Utah is an extremely popular destination for Dual Sport Motorcycle riders and off road enthusiasts of all types. It's also become on of my favorite places on the planet to visit. It's unique environment and large trail systems make it the mecca for outdoors men of all types, but there are a few things you should know before you embark on a journey to discover Moab. I hope these things will help you have a smooth, safe and ultra enjoyable trip to one of the best places I have found in this country.
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  • @onerider808
    @onerider8082 ай бұрын

    One of those videos which never get out of date.

  • @James-mt3gi
    @James-mt3gi Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the info. ✌

  • @user-ic5fy2to3d
    @user-ic5fy2to3d7 ай бұрын

    Best 14 days by myself ever

  • @milo8425
    @milo84252 жыл бұрын

    Try Price next. 2 hours north of Moab, riding forever in every direction but no marked trails. Good place to motocamp and completely avoid crowds. Lots of tribal sights and cool terrain.

  • @tedecker3792
    @tedecker3792 Жыл бұрын

    Me and some buddy’s were first around geyser pass a few years ago, in June 15th! Batteled through and around deep drifts

  • @stubby4317
    @stubby43176 жыл бұрын

    Great information. Something to aspire to!

  • @scottmiller4516
    @scottmiller45163 жыл бұрын

    great info, thanks!

  • @RedRockDualSportADV
    @RedRockDualSportADV8 жыл бұрын

    Another great video, with outstanding advice! Thank you Sir.

  • @BlakeRTyler
    @BlakeRTyler8 жыл бұрын

    Great video CDS! This place is on my bucket list.

  • @erikz2754
    @erikz27548 жыл бұрын

    goodday thanks for the remainder .have been watching them have a good one

  • @robertrigney9587
    @robertrigney95873 жыл бұрын

    The last shot is that Schaffer switch backs

  • @dudeonbike800

    @dudeonbike800

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes indeed. LOVE 'EM!!!

  • @Jimo368
    @Jimo3688 жыл бұрын

    Stunning scenery and great advice. Hopefully I'll get the DRZ down there some day.

  • @hikethisplanet1017
    @hikethisplanet10173 жыл бұрын

    Excellent. Thank you

  • @user-bq4un2zx1s
    @user-bq4un2zx1s5 ай бұрын

    My buddy’s and I were first around geyser pass on June 18th a few years ago. Waist deep snow in a couple of (short) sections.

  • @tmurray12
    @tmurray127 жыл бұрын

    Good call on the water!

  • @DirtHog365MV
    @DirtHog365MV8 жыл бұрын

    Great information CDS - thanks for sharing, especially for someone not from the area! =0)

  • @robm3357
    @robm33573 жыл бұрын

    That is amazing Wow

  • @jctevo3d1978
    @jctevo3d19786 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video! Pleasant, informative, beautiful. No filler. Great job!

  • @pzchannel6444
    @pzchannel6444 Жыл бұрын

    Super awesome video and info. Thank you !

  • @paullaverty3038
    @paullaverty30386 жыл бұрын

    At scenery was just amazing now I want to come out and ride

  • @danclark9522
    @danclark95224 жыл бұрын

    Sick exposure !! I'm relatively new to dirt bike trail riding . I live and ride in the Santa Fe NM area which is great fun but , I really need to branch out after seeing this clip. Thanks for all the cool footage

  • @brentwhitney2039
    @brentwhitney20398 жыл бұрын

    This video makes me mad thirsty! Man, I love Utah. Great tips... when we riding Moab again?

  • @delom6645
    @delom66457 жыл бұрын

    sweet ,and nice report

  • @masjut1
    @masjut13 жыл бұрын

    Outstanding video. Thanks 🙏

  • @ColoradoDualSport

    @ColoradoDualSport

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @kellycolumbus9502
    @kellycolumbus95022 жыл бұрын

    Great information! Thank you!

  • @ColoradoDualSport

    @ColoradoDualSport

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad I could help!

  • @eveRide
    @eveRide8 жыл бұрын

    Moab is a great place, and I need to ride there more! It's just so hard when St. George has so many amazing rides that are right outside of town... still, this scenery has made me want to get back there!

  • @ColoradoDualSport

    @ColoradoDualSport

    8 жыл бұрын

    We need to chat about Memorial day week. We're thinking of a trip to somewhere near Bryce or That big lake I can't remember the name of. Would be sick if you could join.

  • @ColoradoDualSport

    @ColoradoDualSport

    8 жыл бұрын

    We need to chat about Memorial day week. We're thinking of a trip to somewhere near Bryce or That big lake I can't remember the name of. Would be sick if you could join.

  • @barrybowen9780
    @barrybowen97804 жыл бұрын

    I am from Alabama and want to start dual sporting. Your videos are absolutely the best. I am new to this and you answered all my questions. Thank you so much.

  • @MarkSpencerAZ
    @MarkSpencerAZ2 жыл бұрын

    thanks for the great pointers! planning on being there the first week of June. morning rides only, I am expecting.

  • @ColoradoDualSport

    @ColoradoDualSport

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, be careful! Expect to go through lots of water. You'll love it though! Wish I could go.

  • @jasonhill4132
    @jasonhill41326 жыл бұрын

    I am trying to get there in May of 2018. Thanks for the tips!

  • @k.zekeswaringen2122
    @k.zekeswaringen21228 жыл бұрын

    Great scenery & the resolution of the camera is great...Thanks for sharing the need to know....I think it's always a good idea to ride with at least one other person for a variety of reason...Happy Trails !!

  • @ColoradoDualSport

    @ColoradoDualSport

    8 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man! That's the good o'l GoPro Hero 2. Still the most indestructible and reliable action cam out there in my opinion at least. I agree, but I do ride alone some times. When i do I find myself avoiding challenges though which I don't like.

  • @WanderingBeast
    @WanderingBeast8 жыл бұрын

    headed there next weekend, not too worried about the remoteness ;)

  • @renemedina8026
    @renemedina80264 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video

  • @wilslt
    @wilslt7 жыл бұрын

    Scenery is fantabulous! Those cliffs look awfully close to the bikes. A bit scary to watch. Great tips and insight! How much water is enough and how do you carry it?

  • @ADVRider78
    @ADVRider782 жыл бұрын

    Good information! I’m headed to Moab with my buddy both on dual sports end of March from Canada. Really appreciate the video.

  • @ColoradoDualSport

    @ColoradoDualSport

    2 жыл бұрын

    Man you are going to love it! Just use your brain and you'll be just fine. I would strongly suggest a SPOT or InReach for your trip. I won't ride without mine now. Have fun and be safe!

  • @bdubs180
    @bdubs1808 жыл бұрын

    awesome video man. keep up the good work. your the reason i bought my bike. thanks for the inspiration

  • @MrGoofee121

    @MrGoofee121

    8 жыл бұрын

    +bdubs180 I second the motion.

  • @ColoradoDualSport

    @ColoradoDualSport

    8 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man! Glad to hear your getting out there and enjoying it!

  • @bdubs180

    @bdubs180

    8 жыл бұрын

    +ColoradoDualSport thanks to you and mr. everide!

  • @BrandonSmith-nd7mv
    @BrandonSmith-nd7mv6 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful video!! I just bought a Honda XR650L. I'm excited to get it out!

  • @ColoradoDualSport

    @ColoradoDualSport

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Heck yeah man! Enjoy that thing!

  • @dadonico1
    @dadonico18 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful just that !!!

  • @ColoradoDualSport

    @ColoradoDualSport

    8 жыл бұрын

    One of the most beautiful places on the planet!

  • @DragosRDS

    @DragosRDS

    8 жыл бұрын

    +ColoradoDualSport You are lucky :)

  • @Toad_Moto
    @Toad_Moto5 жыл бұрын

    I'm planning on a solo trip from Salt Lake to Moab this weekend. Yeah, boi!

  • @TheWillwock

    @TheWillwock

    4 жыл бұрын

    Be careful if there is an emergency.

  • @2wheelsandatent

    @2wheelsandatent

    4 жыл бұрын

    How did the trip go? I just picked up a husqvarna 701 and live in salt lake so i was curious how it went and how many days you took which i guess depends on if you road like the BDR or just street etc.

  • @jackolbean4765
    @jackolbean47654 жыл бұрын

    Nice vid! Any nice rides doable in the AM before it gets too hot? I've got middle of August open :( but I'm from TX, so used to extreme heat :). Fins n Things looks cool; and Potash to Shafer,...

  • @noelflitton6516
    @noelflitton65168 жыл бұрын

    Those vistas are breathtaking. Amazing.

  • @ColoradoDualSport

    @ColoradoDualSport

    8 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Yes, Moab is one of my favorite places on the planet.

  • @noelflitton6516

    @noelflitton6516

    8 жыл бұрын

    +ColoradoDualSport you said you had water in the camera housing. Was that because there is a hole drilled in it for the mic?

  • @lifewithlurch5489

    @lifewithlurch5489

    8 жыл бұрын

    +ColoradoDualSport Who is that Noel guy? Lurch is way cooler. ;)

  • @ColoradoDualSport

    @ColoradoDualSport

    8 жыл бұрын

    Yes, but that hole is nearly sealed when the Mic is plugged in. I've ridden in rain storms and never had that happen before. Just gives you an idea of how much rain it was! A little scary, but awesome as hell!

  • @ColoradoDualSport

    @ColoradoDualSport

    8 жыл бұрын

    Funny, I call my friend Kevin Lurch lol.

  • @misfitgypsy6669
    @misfitgypsy66698 жыл бұрын

    Great tip's. I'm planning a trip in the fall. I'm planning on just boon docking out in the sticks somewhere and riding everything I can. Still not sure if I'm gonna trailer the bike behind the Jeep or ride it out. (crossing Nevada on a DRZ seems kinda daunting) I've always wanted to do some Moab wheeling in the jeep though. Thanks for the info it really does help with my planning for the trip. See ya next week!

  • @ColoradoDualSport

    @ColoradoDualSport

    8 жыл бұрын

    My advice would be to take the jeep and have it as a home base with supplies etc. The drive to Moab can be a bit boring and doing long highway stretches on a DRZ just sucks... I think we can admit that.

  • @TheFLBClub
    @TheFLBClub8 жыл бұрын

    Man, I have so much to say on this subject - I go to Moab 2-3 times every year (and will, in fact, be there this Saturday.) I'm glad water was #1 on your list - that would have been my pick too! For lodging, I usually camp at Pack Creek Campground - it's basically right in town, its cheap, and they have great facilities, with showers, water, power, etc. There are a number of good Air BnB options as well, if you have a group. I've stayed at the Apache, which is a total black flag hotel, but its cheap, and I'm not in Moab to hang out at my hotel. Food! The Jailhouse has the best breakfast in town, bar none. For pie, go to Moab Diner. Moab Brewery is where everyone seems to want to go, but my opinion is that they are overpriced, have mediocre food, and terrible service. I'd rather go to Club Rio - it's a bit of a dive, and is off the beaten path, but they have great food and friendly service. I try to avoid giving my money to places that are anti-OHV (like Peace Tree and Eddie McStiffs.) Great video, CDS. Good topic!

  • @ColoradoDualSport

    @ColoradoDualSport

    8 жыл бұрын

    Haha! I knew this one would get a great comment from you. All very good information! Also, you can no longer sleep in my house after staying at the Apache. Lord knows what you might have picked up in that place! I completely agree about the Moab Brewery. Way over priced, crap service and the food is not good. Food can be an issue in Moab if you dont' know your way around. The side streets hold some gems though. Pantele's Deli is amazing! Also slow service, but worth the wait.

  • @TheFLBClub

    @TheFLBClub

    8 жыл бұрын

    +ColoradoDualSport Well, our stay at the Apache was after camping for 3 nights in rain/sleet/show in sub-30 degree weather. We were sold cold, wet, and miserable, we decided to say "F it!" and get a hotel - it was basically our only option at the time :( Yeah. Total dump, but at least it was warm and dry :D

  • @HermitDaVlog

    @HermitDaVlog

    8 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, great info. I guess if I stay at the Apache I'll just put my tent and bag on the floor and call it good.

  • @Meekerextreme

    @Meekerextreme

    8 жыл бұрын

    +The FLB Club I been to the Apache more then you and it's always fine...LOL Bowen is a lot better though but you pay for it.

  • @ronysmith1

    @ronysmith1

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ColoradoDualSport Could you post the names of each trail featured in this video? Thanks!

  • @rikkiroxx1430
    @rikkiroxx14304 жыл бұрын

    The possibility of flash floods is pretty high in spring too..be careful with tent placement or you'll watch it float away..

  • @scottfricke1852
    @scottfricke18528 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Another good tip for maybe a pt2 video that kinda goes with know your skill and bring water.. Bring FUEL!!!! Know your max range and watch the half tank mark (point of safe return). or have a buddy with backup or support vehicle waiting at a set point.

  • @ColoradoDualSport

    @ColoradoDualSport

    8 жыл бұрын

    Great information! I forget that now that I have a big tank. Man, having a 60mi one way range sucked! Ps. I haven't hit reserve on the new tank yet.

  • @jamespolucha6911
    @jamespolucha69115 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video, I live on the east coast and wanted to ride Moab forever, where can I get information on where the trails are and permits just the do’s and do nots , thanks again

  • @HermitDaVlog
    @HermitDaVlog8 жыл бұрын

    Good one!

  • @ColoradoDualSport

    @ColoradoDualSport

    8 жыл бұрын

    I can pull some good stuff out of thin air when I need to eh? Haha! Thanks brother. Sorry I missed you last weekend.

  • @ColoradoDualSport

    @ColoradoDualSport

    8 жыл бұрын

    I can pull some good stuff out of thin air when I need to eh? Haha! Thanks brother. Sorry I missed you last weekend.

  • @ephjay6t87
    @ephjay6t87Ай бұрын

    As a local, we get lots of time in in the summer mornings and evenings. Riding in the fall up to Chistmas is usually fine. Shhhh. Don't tell the UTV crowd.

  • @dominiccroucher3389
    @dominiccroucher33893 жыл бұрын

    Man you ain't kidding about needing water... Learned that the hard way haha

  • @garrettanderson7803
    @garrettanderson78038 жыл бұрын

    I think you hit most of the important stuff. Its hard to explain to some people because they just wont understand until they're already there. People think they will be used to the heat because it gets hot where they live and plan an August trip thinking it will be no big deal. Keep up the good work.

  • @ColoradoDualSport

    @ColoradoDualSport

    8 жыл бұрын

    Haha! I'll tell you, I wish I had this video before our first trip out there! We had no idea what we were getting into. Never again will we do a mid summer Moab trip. Thanks brother!

  • @dudeonbike800

    @dudeonbike800

    3 жыл бұрын

    If you go in August, learn German. Germans flock to the desert in August, which also happens to be their month off. We should require they bring beer!!!

  • @JoshuaHillFamilyADV
    @JoshuaHillFamilyADV8 жыл бұрын

    Nice timing CDS, headed out from PA this Friday and hope to be in Moab Saturday for the week on my dualsport! Weather looks like it will be perfect, can't wait!

  • @ColoradoDualSport

    @ColoradoDualSport

    8 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man! So Mrs.Stacey and I are confused. Are you flying? That's like a 40hr ride if not.

  • @JoshuaHillFamilyADV

    @JoshuaHillFamilyADV

    8 жыл бұрын

    +ColoradoDualSport Start the drive tomorrow. Hauling my WR250R out there. Meeting my dad and a buddy. Estimate 24 hour drive time.

  • @chase5224

    @chase5224

    Жыл бұрын

    @@JoshuaHillFamilyADV was it worth it?

  • @JoshuaHillFamilyADV

    @JoshuaHillFamilyADV

    Жыл бұрын

    @@chase5224 for sure, I would do it again in a heart beat!!!

  • @jimperrin922
    @jimperrin9227 жыл бұрын

    Very Nice

  • @ColoradoDualSport

    @ColoradoDualSport

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @felixhurtubise2535
    @felixhurtubise25358 жыл бұрын

    So cool man! Dying to see moab! Could you list the trails you've been in this one? Keep going I love your vids!

  • @ColoradoDualSport

    @ColoradoDualSport

    8 жыл бұрын

    Felix, I have full vidoes of each of those trails. Check out the playlist section on my channel page and look for the Moab playlist! Hope that helps.

  • @felixhurtubise2535

    @felixhurtubise2535

    8 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I'll check it out! :)

  • @erikz2754
    @erikz27548 жыл бұрын

    goodbay well done it's a magnificent area only one problem need more footage of the area thanks

  • @ColoradoDualSport

    @ColoradoDualSport

    8 жыл бұрын

    Erik, look at the playlist section on my channel there is one with hours of Moab vidoes! Just for you!

  • @UTADV
    @UTADV4 жыл бұрын

    Great clip! Thanks for posting and for the channel. As of this post, Moab is shut down - even the sketchy hotels - along with a NPS and BLM trails, camping and dispersed camping. Check for updates as we get beyond the pandemic.

  • @husky701rider9
    @husky701rider95 жыл бұрын

    I live in salt lake. I’m truly disappointed in myself for never exploring the beautiful state that I live in. Iv never owned a vehicle capable of taking me to these kinds of places. But this winter I’m buying my first dual sport so I can start to see more of this country.

  • @TrevorPawlik
    @TrevorPawlik7 жыл бұрын

    Ok, I'm sold. When is the earliest and latest in the year that a person can ride without running into snow?

  • @garyburleson1010
    @garyburleson10103 жыл бұрын

    I’m planning a trip to southern Utah in April 2021 for 3 weeks. I have a Honda CRF 250 L Rally. I’m planning on camping. I have a roof top tent on my 4Runner, with a solar powered refrigerator in the back. I have a rack on the back so I’ll carry the bike from Tennessee out there. I would love to hook up with some other riders. I’m also planning to go to the “big five” national parks and some state parks.

  • @ColoradoDualSport

    @ColoradoDualSport

    3 жыл бұрын

    Have fun on your trip man!

  • @garyburleson1010

    @garyburleson1010

    3 жыл бұрын

    moveovermike that would be cool. We’ll talk more as the time approaches. Email me your contact information at gburl3@gmail.com. Then we can talk more.

  • @cartercrafton6159
    @cartercrafton61598 жыл бұрын

    I live in famrington, nm you should come down to Durango, co and ride Hermosa creek with me sometime.

  • @bluegram1389
    @bluegram13898 жыл бұрын

    Good advice how did Ms Stacies xt do and were you in Canyonlands park.

  • @twistygrip4180
    @twistygrip41808 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely BEAUTIFUL! 10:47 Holy crap! I drove by the moab exit on hwy. 70 once :( Great advice sir!

  • @ColoradoDualSport

    @ColoradoDualSport

    8 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man! Driving by the exit doesn't even being to expose you to what is over there! Absolutely worth making the trip back if you can. I friggin love that place.

  • @Nomadic_Pigeon
    @Nomadic_Pigeon7 жыл бұрын

    Factory Butte area is beautiful as well, and you can all ways hit up swing arm city!

  • @ColoradoDualSport

    @ColoradoDualSport

    7 жыл бұрын

    Boom! New area to check out! Thanks man.

  • @Nomadic_Pigeon

    @Nomadic_Pigeon

    7 жыл бұрын

    If you find some ant hills stop by and look in them, sometimes you can find shark teeth along with the little rocks the ants grab.

  • @onerider3702
    @onerider37024 жыл бұрын

    Do you know if Utah has a deal like Colorado, where having a fishing license covers your mountain rescue costs?

  • @sdfaulk01
    @sdfaulk015 жыл бұрын

    Can you recommend any favorite trails that would not be too difficult. My wife has been trail riding for a couple of years but I don't want to get her into anything that puts her over her head (or me!). If you are familiar with Death Valley, we have rode Lippencott and Mengal without issue.

  • @craigholliday
    @craigholliday6 жыл бұрын

    which trail are you on? I'm from durango and climb in indian creek, but just bought a drz400 do you recommend any trails in the indian creek area, (southern entrance to canyonlands)

  • @steveh1510
    @steveh15108 жыл бұрын

    We should ride sometime! I'm in Eagle County/ Edwards and always ready to ride. Older A enduro rider gone dual sport and addicted!! WR250R is my mount.

  • @ColoradoDualSport

    @ColoradoDualSport

    8 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Steve! Next time we get out that way I'll hit you up! An A enduro rider? You may be waiting for me quite a bit lol. I'm the fastest of the slow guys!

  • @bodeans59
    @bodeans596 жыл бұрын

    Great info on Moab. I've never been there, but looking to go and ride the area with a tour company. One that can supply a motorcycle and guide. Can you recommend any tour companies that will do this?

  • @ColoradoDualSport

    @ColoradoDualSport

    6 жыл бұрын

    I don't know of any in Moab, but I strongly recommend taking to Tyler at eveRide.org for awesome trips.

  • @cw127cw
    @cw127cw7 жыл бұрын

    Unbelievable footage. Are there a lot of stories of people riding off the edge?

  • @ColoradoDualSport

    @ColoradoDualSport

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I have only seen evidence of one, and it still remains at the bottom of Spring Bottom Canyon. I'm sure it happens, but hopefully not too often.

  • @dudeonbike800

    @dudeonbike800

    3 жыл бұрын

    "Natural Selection Viewpoint" on the Slickrock Trail was named for a motorcyclist who had been riding up and down fins and gullies all day and when he hit the edge of the canyon, he thought it was just another hill to get over. Well, he got over it alright. 700 feet down to the highway & Colorado River below!

  • @robusto93
    @robusto937 жыл бұрын

    Which trail are you on around the 6:00 minute mark? Thanks!

  • @kx8960
    @kx89602 жыл бұрын

    Greetings! Nice vid, great scenery, and very informative. I'm returning to dirtbiking after 3 decades of riding streetbikes with no dirt riding and am riding a 2021 KTM 890 Adventure R (I bought new in Jan 2021). I'm starting to feel more confident on it, but am definitely not to the level I was back in the '90's on my KX500 (currently prepping to sell it). Since the bike is new to me, it's twice the size of my last "dirtbike", I'll be riding alone, and I'm way out of practice, I wanted to get your thoughts on EASY but scenic trails around Moab. I am ok with doing LONG days of riding, but since I'll be solo and for the reasons I mentioned, I don't want anything too difficult. I want to cover a lot fo ground at a good to decent pace, not do really short stretches of difficult roads/trails that still take all day. do you have any suggestions? Thanks, and ride safe!

  • @ColoradoDualSport

    @ColoradoDualSport

    2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome man, glad to hear you are getting back into riding. That's a pretty heavy bike for the sand riding that makes up a decent portion of Moab. I would try Chicken Corners, Schafer Tail to Potash rd. Maybe valley of the gods. Also Beef Basin. I wouldn't try to do White Rim though. The majority of the trail is fine, but right at the end there is a stretch of deep sand. Hope that helps a bit. Watch lots of videos. The riding is endless, just trust your gut and carry more water then you think you need. Have a blast!

  • @kx8960

    @kx8960

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ColoradoDualSport Yeah, she's a big girl, but she can still dance! I look at it this way, I have "planned" routes, but if something gets too difficult, I'll simply turn back and find somewhere else to ride. I ride to have fun, and if I'm dropping it ever 5min, it ceases to be fun. I look at it like the only destination I HAVE to make is my hotel at the end of the night, and so I can maximize my fun and picture taking. I have these 4 routes planned in this order. The first one I did in my AWD RAV4 ack in Oct '20, so I'm somewhat familiar with that one, and if I could do that in my soft-roader (though it's actually more capable than you'd think), then I feel confident on doing it on the 890. I remember when I drove it I couldn't wait to get back and do it on a bike or in a SXS. I also did almost the entire route to Gateway but then ran out of time and turned back, so I know that one is pretty easy. The other routes are a mystery to me, but, like I said, if it looks too tough, or I'm tired, I turn back and enjoy what scenery I can. The routes are, in order of the separate days I'm going to do them: www.google.com/maps/dir/232+N+Main+St,+Monticello,+UT+84535/38.6115556,-109.1895833/38.7243021,-109.3554174/@38.2872404,-109.4991225,164446m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m25!4m24!1m5!1m1!1s0x87383a8e29e171f3:0x97cdf3148edd616b!2m2!1d-109.3426074!2d37.875778!1m15!3m4!1m2!1d-109.170958!2d38.6872932!3s0x87479546b7d71125:0xb955b4e3735a84e2!3m4!1m2!1d-109.1806501!2d38.7028701!3s0x8747bffccd07bf79:0x35be186ae24dce3e!3m4!1m2!1d-109.2204974!2d38.6885242!3s0x8747ea96951ccf33:0xab069690842586a4!1m0!3e0!5m1!1e3 www.google.com/maps/dir/232+North+Main+Street,+Monticello,+UT/38.6060472,-109.60224/38.4781913,-109.6845313/38.3108852,-109.8569625/@38.1283064,-109.7102333,164806m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m16!4m15!1m5!1m1!1s0x87383a8e29e171f3:0x97cdf3148edd616b!2m2!1d-109.3426074!2d37.875778!1m0!1m5!3m4!1m2!1d-109.76573!2d38.4628754!3s0x87480fe87128a8cf:0xb6d519aed9fc50f3!1m0!3e0!5m1!1e3 www.google.com/maps/dir/232+N+Main+St,+Monticello,+UT+84535/38.5731978,-109.1466385/38.4673635,-109.1215766/38.6072548,-109.0747713/Gateway/@38.335472,-109.3351651,9z/data=!4m17!4m16!1m5!1m1!1s0x87383a8e29e171f3:0x97cdf3148edd616b!2m2!1d-109.3426074!2d37.875778!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x874774fd2158ab33:0x300b457ec88a14bf!2m2!1d-108.9768837!2d38.6806958!3e0!5m2!1e4!1e3 www.google.com/maps/dir/232+North+Main+Street,+Monticello,+UT/38.6724773,-109.6865152/38.5174788,-110.0052712/38.2758278,-109.8695912/38.4715387,-109.8115327/38.5832503,-109.8010176/@38.3225213,-109.8276626,9z/data=!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x87383a8e29e171f3:0x97cdf3148edd616b!2m2!1d-109.3426074!2d37.875778!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m0!3e0!5m1!1e3 And then this one for a day ride when I stay in Ouray before heading home South the next day via The Million Dollar: www.google.com/maps/dir/Ouray,+CO/Telluride,+CO/@38.0408568,-107.8538871,11z/data=!4m19!4m18!1m10!1m1!1s0x873f1f7caf7386f3:0x9003c80400295bdd!2m2!1d-107.6714487!2d38.0227716!3m4!1m2!1d-107.9490155!2d37.9920271!3s0x873f295e4917d607:0xc7df481328a57741!1m5!1m1!1s0x873ed87b70e6f473:0x38ee772171bae3e1!2m2!1d-107.8122852!2d37.9374939!3e0 Since I did my dirtbiking in the SoCal desert near Mojave, I don't LIKE sand, but I like things like trails with babyheads a lot less, and I've dealt with sand before. As long as it's not, like, 1' deep or more or when I'm having to dog-paddle it or constantly dig it out. Thoughts? Thanks!

  • @osimnod
    @osimnod8 жыл бұрын

    Man, what beautiful scenery and pucker - factor drop offs! Would you recommend Rotopax for water and gas or is a camelback adequate for water? Also, consider an evaporative vest for hot weather riding, maybe pack a small umbrella for emergency shade, power bars or gels to keep you thinking straight. "nutnfancy" on YT has good advice on first aid kits. This place just became a higher ranking bucket list destination! Thanks CDS.

  • @ColoradoDualSport

    @ColoradoDualSport

    8 жыл бұрын

    Well that really depends on ride length. If you are just going for a days outing a camel-back and a few bottles of water would be sufficient. I normally carry at a minimum 2 large bottles for each person. We may not use all of it, but anything left over can be used the next day. I always like to be over prepared just in case. Yes, I've seen those vests and I think tyler has one. I'll check it out next time I'm down there.

  • @BigEightiesNewWave
    @BigEightiesNewWave4 жыл бұрын

    The drop-off scared me to death

  • @1018mpk1
    @1018mpk18 жыл бұрын

    What is that trail/overlook at 10:30? Only been to Moab once but definitely going back. This video makes me miss it even more.

  • @ColoradoDualSport

    @ColoradoDualSport

    8 жыл бұрын

    That is an extremely hard one to explain. It's overlooking castle valley from the same road that Slick Rock State park is on. I forget the actual name. It's a long way past Slick Rock and to the right near a curve in the road. Sorry, but we found it by accident and those are the best directions I can give.

  • @ColoradoDualSport

    @ColoradoDualSport

    8 жыл бұрын

    LEFT! It's a lef not a right.

  • @1018mpk1

    @1018mpk1

    8 жыл бұрын

    ColoradoDualSport Found it. Thanks. It's called Maloy Park on the National Geographic Moab South map. Its at the Northeast corner of the map. Confirmed with Google Earth. You can even see the particular boulders you guys are standing next to. Ain't technology cool. Thanks again.

  • @nicholasspinicelli2911
    @nicholasspinicelli29115 жыл бұрын

    Hey CDS, I need a hand holding! I'm an experienced street/track rider, but I just got a taste of light-duty offroading on my brand new 2018 Triumph Bonneville T120 and I'm hooked! Do you have a recommendation on where a noobie offroader with stock Pirelli Phantom tires could go in East/Southeast Utah (Moab/Escalante area)? My experience is limited to decent-condition gravel forestry roads up in the Wasatch Mountains,with about an 8% grade, but the bike handled it beautifully and I was pretty confident, even being a noob.

  • @ColoradoDualSport

    @ColoradoDualSport

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hey man, congrats and welcome to the addiction! I would check out Chicken Corners, Onion Flats and Potash road. Potash being the easiest. I have videos of all but onion flats, but I'm sure there are tons on KZread. Just take it slow and get comfortable. Remember momentum is your friend and the bike can do a lot more then you think it can. The hard part to swallow is the faster you go the easier it is. Also, get up on the pegs and don't drag feet! Keep telling yourself these things over and over and eventually you'll do them. Let me know how you make out!

  • @nicholasspinicelli2911

    @nicholasspinicelli2911

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@ColoradoDualSport Thank you much! It may be a few weeks before I can do it, but if you're saying Potash is the easiest then that's what I'll do. Cheers!

  • @nicholasspinicelli2911

    @nicholasspinicelli2911

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@ColoradoDualSport Hey what I've seen of your Potash trail video so far, you need to do Shafer (spelling) also right? Would a 3.5gal fuel tank be sufficient? My dash says I can get about 185 miles per tank. I want to carry extra fuel somehow eventually but I haven't figured that out yet, since I want to keep the stock grab rail (we got a back rest for my lady that mounts to the stock Triumph rail).

  • @brando6136
    @brando61366 жыл бұрын

    What ratio of dirt/street tires do you usually use?

  • @ColoradoDualSport

    @ColoradoDualSport

    6 жыл бұрын

    On the DRZ and XT we run the D606 which is a 90/10 tire. On the AT and BMW we run 50/50 tires.

  • @BarontheDoberman
    @BarontheDoberman3 жыл бұрын

    no riding there in winter?

  • @huskerider
    @huskerider3 жыл бұрын

    April, May is considered spring in the desert? Did not hear an actual month? Thanks!

  • @ColoradoDualSport

    @ColoradoDualSport

    3 жыл бұрын

    Basically as soon as it's safe to get a trailer over Vail Pass. We tried for March if possible.

  • @huskerider

    @huskerider

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ColoradoDualSport I live on the other side of the country, East coast. Hard to view Vail Pass from here LOL!! Whats it like in May in MOAB, to be more specific I guess.

  • @ColoradoDualSport

    @ColoradoDualSport

    3 жыл бұрын

    We went once on memorial day weekend and it was way to late. 100° and awful. So the time gap between 50-70° is pretty small.

  • @huskerider

    @huskerider

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ColoradoDualSport Thanks.

  • @JohnK-do1su
    @JohnK-do1su5 жыл бұрын

    What trail were you on that lead to that massive view (In the accommodations portion of the video)?

  • @ColoradoDualSport

    @ColoradoDualSport

    5 жыл бұрын

    That's actually a side trail off of the road leading past Slick Rock Park. I can't remember the exact name, but get to slick rock and just keep going for 10ish miles. The view is of castle valley.

  • @JohnK-do1su

    @JohnK-do1su

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@ColoradoDualSport Thanks. Might be Sand Flats Road that cuts through that park and up to the La Sal Loop road?

  • @ColoradoDualSport

    @ColoradoDualSport

    5 жыл бұрын

    That's the one. If you tell them you aren't riding slick rock they won't charge you.

  • @JohnK-do1su

    @JohnK-do1su

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@ColoradoDualSport cool, thanks. Will be there for memorial week. Klr650 owner. Been 6 times now so looking for some hidden trails. Live in dallas and trailor bikes to ride out there. Also do alpine loop silverton and big bend nat. Park. All 3 each year

  • @roygumpel8415
    @roygumpel84156 жыл бұрын

    curious... what kind of trail could a 4 wheel drive do that a bike couldn't? You say this. TY

  • @ColoradoDualSport

    @ColoradoDualSport

    6 жыл бұрын

    There are a few out there. Unless you are Johnny Walker or Gram Jarvis, in that case I doubt you would be watching my videos.

  • @peters6633
    @peters66338 жыл бұрын

    good video, it's Jonny Walker btw not Jeremy

  • @ColoradoDualSport

    @ColoradoDualSport

    8 жыл бұрын

    haha! You know, I've watched this probably a dozen times while editing and you are the first person to mention that mistake. Opps! That's what i get for trying to talk off of the top of my head.

  • @oscarbottazzi4231
    @oscarbottazzi42315 жыл бұрын

    This video was in white Rim right Canyonlands national park ?

  • @ColoradoDualSport

    @ColoradoDualSport

    5 жыл бұрын

    Wait, no, this video is shot all over Moab. I know there is some fins n things, chicken corners and Schaffer trail to white rim at the end.

  • @6565250ful
    @6565250ful6 жыл бұрын

    where exactly is this

  • @KLRmurdercycle
    @KLRmurdercycle4 жыл бұрын

    Has anyone done rides in February. I'm aware the mountains will be closed, or just highways open. Planning 4-5 days moderate to light trails. Also monument valley...is it open to vehicles?

  • @ColoradoDualSport

    @ColoradoDualSport

    4 жыл бұрын

    Monument Valley will definitely be good riding. Moab, would be hit or miss for snow.

  • @KLRmurdercycle

    @KLRmurdercycle

    4 жыл бұрын

    Cool. Thanks.

  • @BACK40ADVENTURE
    @BACK40ADVENTURE8 жыл бұрын

    Moab is the bomb.com been there many times. We use to ride mt. Bikes there!

  • @ColoradoDualSport

    @ColoradoDualSport

    8 жыл бұрын

    You know it is! Yep, the Mt Bikers are strong out there! I can't even believe the places I've seen people on bikes out there. I was having a heat stroke on Xena... I can't even imagine what it would be like peddling through sand!

  • @dudeonbike800

    @dudeonbike800

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ColoradoDualSport sand SUCKS!!!! (But now with fat bikes, it's do-able. Problem is, you have to drag a fat bike the entire ride!!!)

  • @Matt_Rowan
    @Matt_Rowan7 жыл бұрын

    When you say spring do you mean like early April or mid May?

  • @ColoradoDualSport

    @ColoradoDualSport

    7 жыл бұрын

    That all depends on the weather in Vail CO. When we can get over Vail pass safely with a trailer on 70 the time is right.

  • @Matt_Rowan

    @Matt_Rowan

    7 жыл бұрын

    Cool. We're planning a trip for early April and it seems the Alpine loop doesn't open till May, so scoping out options.

  • @dudeonbike800

    @dudeonbike800

    3 жыл бұрын

    April through May is ideal. Sometimes you can do mid-March, just depends on the weather that year. If you do go earlier, then expect less access to the higher elevations, like the La Sal mountains. We got snow on Easter Sunday in '16 on our way out in Salina. But it was clear by the next day. Great trip. However, Upper Porcupine Rim was still very muddy, so that portion of the Whole Enchilada and the La Sals were still out of reach first week or two of April. And by late May, it's getting really hot. Mountain biked first week of June once and it was getting out of control. Never again. But that was mountain biking, so you might be able to get further into June on motos. Only went once in Fall - November - and it was too late. Not enough daylight to get in a full day's play!

  • @MrRojoneck
    @MrRojoneck8 жыл бұрын

    Moab.....it's alright I guess.... ;)

  • @scottmcdonald9685
    @scottmcdonald96857 жыл бұрын

    Some of that exposure looks pretty scary. Is it just the camera or is it really sketchy?

  • @ColoradoDualSport

    @ColoradoDualSport

    7 жыл бұрын

    LOL well it is just that sketchy, but it's really not that sketchy. We spend most of our riding time next to 500+ foot drops in Colorado as well. You get used to it and it becomes no big deal.

  • @scottmcdonald9685

    @scottmcdonald9685

    7 жыл бұрын

    If you say so!! I still envy you. Keep 'em coming.

  • @darylhagle8565
    @darylhagle85654 жыл бұрын

    So when is the best time to go ?

  • @ColoradoDualSport

    @ColoradoDualSport

    4 жыл бұрын

    Spring or Fall. You have to time it right so that it's not snowing and not 150°.

  • @lifebythehorns
    @lifebythehorns8 жыл бұрын

    FYI, I believe a license plate only covers trails that vehicles can go on. If your doing single track you still need the OHV sticker. Cheers

  • @ColoradoDualSport

    @ColoradoDualSport

    8 жыл бұрын

    Nope! If you have a plate you don't need an OHV sticker period. I did the research, and only unlicensed vehicles need stickers. You can also plate quads in UT. There are strict rules attached to that though.

  • @lifebythehorns

    @lifebythehorns

    8 жыл бұрын

    +ColoradoDualSport hmm, interesting is that the same and Colorado?

  • @Tankerman
    @Tankerman8 жыл бұрын

    Never been. I don't know if I would like it there. For some reason I think they're trying to confuse me because they call a bush a tree and they have no trees and their creeks as they call them have no water, so if the map says turn left at the creek I would keep going until I fell into one of those canyons looking for water. Don't get wrong I think the landscape is pretty. Stay safe

  • @ColoradoDualSport

    @ColoradoDualSport

    8 жыл бұрын

    Haha! You are exactly right. However, though it is different, the riding is extraordinary.

  • @79mosley
    @79mosley8 жыл бұрын

    HAHA we stayed at the lazy lizard , Sketchy but it worked

  • @Shereefe
    @Shereefe6 жыл бұрын

    Is there any way to contact you via email to discuss riding Moab on a hefty old GS I am planning on heading in from Canada (east coast)

  • @ColoradoDualSport

    @ColoradoDualSport

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hey man, best way to chat is the Facebook page linked in the description of every video.

  • @madmaxxmad2
    @madmaxxmad27 жыл бұрын

    ping me when you are in the sierra nevadas!

  • @ColoradoDualSport

    @ColoradoDualSport

    7 жыл бұрын

    Would love to ride out there! Where abouts are you?

  • @madmaxxmad2

    @madmaxxmad2

    7 жыл бұрын

    Gold Country - Rubicon, Georgetown, Foresthill, just below Lake Tahoe area. Check out google maps, lots of trails.

  • @onerider3702
    @onerider37024 жыл бұрын

    KIller video footage...

  • @bradl45
    @bradl457 жыл бұрын

    What obstacle there can a jeep do and not a bike?

  • @ColoradoDualSport

    @ColoradoDualSport

    7 жыл бұрын

    Lots unless you consider yourself Chris Birtch. I certainly can't ride Xena straight up a wall the height of a lifted Bronco, but I'm sure Chris could.

  • @dudeonbike800

    @dudeonbike800

    3 жыл бұрын

    The super steep, off-camber ravine type stuff brings major exposure and you're at the limit of traction. These four-wheelers can BARELY make it with four wheels (and then only three or two) on the sandstone. But they don't have to balance! So trying it with two would be too much. Think of how often you see motorcycles drifting around corners on the street? Hardly ever. Cars? Oversteer in corners isn't THAT big a deal. Once traction is gone on two wheels, you're usually going down. Some riders would be able to do it, but for the majority of the rest, the exposure and major downside of a fall make it not worth it. There's just so much other non-deadly stuff to ride, it isn't a big deal. PS Unless you're a proficient observed trials rider. That's something entirely different. But this is what, 0.01% of the motorcycling population?

  • @britex3186
    @britex31868 жыл бұрын

    One day....sigh.....one day.

  • @ColoradoDualSport

    @ColoradoDualSport

    8 жыл бұрын

    Do it! There is no excuse!

  • @britex3186

    @britex3186

    8 жыл бұрын

    ColoradoDualSport Beg to differ...lol.

  • @deathrow9
    @deathrow97 жыл бұрын

    Firetrails are always a mixed bag. Yes theyre usually groomed and have few surprises but that can lead to some overconfidence and thats when you go down. Not trying to say harder trails are any safer, but just a reminder for all. Hell Ive gone down a couple times on a fireroad simply because I was thinking about something else, just a slide but thats all it takes sometimes. Anyone have any trails they DONT recommend for larger bikes? Me and a buddy will be traveling through this summer along the TAT, Ill be on an XR650L and he'll be on a WR250R. On a 250 Im fine with single tracks with deathwalls/drops but on my 650...hell no.

  • @ColoradoDualSport

    @ColoradoDualSport

    7 жыл бұрын

    Haha all very true and I've had a few very near misses myself. Avoid poison spider and the slick rock stuff if you aren't extremely confident on the 650.

  • @dudeonbike800

    @dudeonbike800

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ColoradoDualSport Avoid Amasa Back too!!!

  • @humdinger5701
    @humdinger57018 жыл бұрын

    Two things to know about Moab.. #1 - Bring lots of water so you don't die during the day. #2 - Bring warm clothes so you Don't die at night. That pretty much sums it up.

  • @ColoradoDualSport

    @ColoradoDualSport

    8 жыл бұрын

    That pretty much does sum it up. It's hellish, but those conditions have made one spectacular place.

  • @ColoradoDualSport

    @ColoradoDualSport

    8 жыл бұрын

    That pretty much does sum it up. It's hellish, but those conditions have made one spectacular place.

  • @timothyhaskell8262
    @timothyhaskell8262 Жыл бұрын

    Hey, God. Are you seeing this shit? I need to do this before I die. I think I have earned it.

  • @ColoradoDualSport

    @ColoradoDualSport

    Жыл бұрын

    Quit putting it off and make it happen.

  • @Andreboitchenco
    @Andreboitchenco6 жыл бұрын

    What is a "black flag hotel"?

  • @johntalbert8227

    @johntalbert8227

    6 жыл бұрын

    Ya need to bring a can of bug spray

  • @GaryLordsWayMinistry
    @GaryLordsWayMinistry5 жыл бұрын

    I want to see the rest of this ride, it was too short of a video.

  • @ColoradoDualSport

    @ColoradoDualSport

    5 жыл бұрын

    There is an entire Moab playlist on the channel with all of these rides full videos.