Then the brushy, sandy bottom of Hook and Ladder is used to transition to the start of the trail named "El Diablo". The descent down to the "Top Notch", and from there past Kokopelli Point and on down to Hook and Ladder Wash is interesting. Next up is a twisting, wandering tour of the area, sometimes down low, sometimes higher up with sweeping vistas. A shelfy little climb gets one up onto a sagebrush flat that offers views of the LaSals, Cameo Mesa and Agate Point before beginning a twisting bumpy descent into the middle reaches of a wash that drains into Sandstone Draw. The trip starts out in sandy Sandstone Draw that has sections that are pretty brushy. But don't worry, there is a slightly easier alternate route. The latter, while not technically difficult for most vehicles, can be intimidating to the driver. The 5 rating gives the hint there won't be many obstacles worthy of names, but Jack did leave us with the "Top Notch" and "El Diablo". There are two track dirt sections, some sandy areas, a lot of descents and ascents of slickrock ledges, and even an occasional section of smooth slickrock.
The La Sal peaks tower over the area, and the Abajos (aka Blue Mountains) are frequently in sight too. Great butresse of Entrada Sandstone flank Agate Point and Cameo Mesa and are contrasted by the blue green of the sagebrush and the greens of the Pinion and Juniper trees. Please note a rear locker is required equipment for this trail.īordered on the north by Wilson Arch, the south by Steen Road, and on the east by Lisbon Valley, there is abundant scenery on this trip. Approximate mileages 80 overall, 16 off pavement. Those looking for extreme challenges will be disappointed, but novices are advised they may want to choose a different trip also. The trip has been carefully chosen to provide some four wheeling challenges while maximizing the views of the abundant scenery in this area.
Jax Trax is a tribute to Jack, made up of old mineral exploration roads he rediscovered in the 1990s. Jack Bickers, a club member in the beginning years, contributed many things to the EJS, mostly related to our trails and their names. The Cameo South is an area 25 miles south of Moab is an area never before visited by Jeep Safari.
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