Lake powell late september/early October?

alainP · Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2020 11:12 am Post subject:

Bill, thanks and looking forward to meet again.
Colby, I heard about the Dugway but i did not realize it was 11% grade!!
Sorry we missed you.
Alain

Desert Dory · Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2020 9:16 pm Post subject:

Here's an early morning shot of the Moki Dugway I took last March on a trip to SE Utah and Colorado.

I would be ok with towing my 22 up the hill but not so sure about coming down. My trailer has surge brakes, which changes things, but would probably ok in 4wl. It's really only a 10%er. Slow and steady wins that race.

The road at the bottom is the one going to Mexican Hat.

alainP · Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2020 1:10 pm Post subject:

Great picture. Is the road surface well graded and compacted or is there any looseness especially in the hairpins that would make loose traction?

Desert Dory · Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2020 1:57 pm Post subject:

The few times I've been up and down it the road has been very well maintained. After a good rain there may be a rut or two but, for the most part, pretty smooth. The turns aren't really that bad either. Just make sure no one is coming from the other direction, go wide, and take your time.

The worst part about the whole thing is the shear drops with nothing stopping you if you happen to go over the side. Focus on the task at hand and you'll be fine.

colbysmith · Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2020 10:58 pm Post subject:

Alain, there was a video I saw posted somewhere by what looks to be a semi. And afterall, this road was made for ore carriers. I thought about attempting it with my 25 in tow behind my F150. But don't think my wife would have appreciated it, and wasn't sure I trusted the trailer ball. lol All though some launch ramps seem that steep. Anyway, it was a scenic drive on up to the turnoff just before Blanding, and then the road from there into the turn off to Halls. No park staff on duty when we came in on a Tuesday or out on a Thursday, to show my pass to or inspect the boat. Take pictures if you haul up that way and let us know how it was. Mr. Green

To be honest, I also thought about towing out the Apache trail one time as well, but decided against it. lol. (The road from Canyon Lake past Apache Lake to Roosevelt Lake.) Maybe when I was younger... Colby

easy does it · Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2020 9:15 am Post subject: post topic

WOW we would like to be there so bad. I have never met a c brat I didn't like. We were there In June and Aug..June was a little cold and Aug was crazy, to many jet skis and house boats. Some of these drivers are very inexperienced. September seems perfect! I just had open heart surgery and am going to play by the rules! Where is the sign up sheet for next year! Y'all have fun hear

thataway · Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2020 11:47 am Post subject:

I have driven a number of steep, shear drop off roads, with big trucks and RV's. But I would wouldn't want to attempt The Moki Dugway towing a C Dory 25. My concern would be some mechanical problem with either the truck or trailer... I don't know about Moki Dugway, but many of the roads I have transversed like this were so narrow that sometimes a vehicle had to back up to a wide enough passing place. The rule was down hill going vehicles had to back up. In reality size counted. Occasionally I would have to put the truck in compound low and "growl" a bit....

Looking at the State restrictions: speed limit 5 mph, advise against vehicles over 28 feet in length. Discourage large RV and trucks towing trailers, width is only 1 1/2 lanes wide. (Probably two cars could pass, but not a car and a C Dory..?)

colbysmith · Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2020 2:33 pm Post subject:

Bob nailed it. My concern really wasn’t so much the ball as any mechanical issues even tho I keep my vehicles and trailers in good shape. From what I’ve read you should be able to see ahead for opposing traffic before the corners. (Unlike the Apache Trail.). Not sure how long the available pullouts are. But it’d still be fun! Lol

colbysmith · Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2020 8:07 pm Post subject:

Probability is increasing that C-Traveler will be there, again. Likely launching on the 24th next week at Halls Crossing. Tempted to run Moki Dugway, Mr. Green

but since I'm coming from the midwest, I'll come in from Blanding direction. Colby

Discovery · Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2020 11:15 am Post subject:

Discovery will launch from Bullfrog on Wed. the 23rd. We will be uplake toward Goodhope Basin fishing, and we will go to Cedar Canyon on the 25th or 26th. Hope to see a few C-Dories at Powell this year.

jkidd · Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2020 12:59 pm Post subject:

Should launch on Friday the 25th and head uplake to Cedar. Looking forward to see everyone.

alainP · Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2020 10:08 pm Post subject:

We plan to launch from State Line ramp on Monday the 21st and work our way up lake, any specific place in Cedar Canyon? Alain

jkidd · Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2020 11:07 pm Post subject:

Most likely towards the back of the canyon. Last year the water was 20 feet higher so we won’t be able to get that far in. It’s not a real big canyon so just watch for C-Dory’s listen on 16 and 68 for chatter. See you there.

Water Bill · Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2020 11:01 am Post subject:

Leaving Palisade, Colorado this morning (Sunday) with Mystery Girl. Should arrive at Halls Crossing this afternoon. Will keep an eye out for everyone as the week progresses.

colbysmith · Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2020 11:31 am Post subject:

I will be leaving home with C-Traveler tomorrow and plan to launch at Halls Thursday (Sept 24) sometime in the afternoon. Then pulling out early on the 1st to return home. I'll head up towards Cedar Canyon if it isn't too late, otherwise on Friday. Brent, I'm thinking about getting a fishing license and dropping the down riggers. What kind of bait or lures are you using? I was thinking Frozen Anchovies, otherwise various lures. Colby