Onion Creek 2.0

This run takes you on a scenic loop in the area east of Moab.  Onion Creek, Fisher Valley then up into the National Forest to La Sal Mountain Loop.

Onion Creek is a very scenic ride that pretty much any high clearance vehicle can handle. At the start of the trail there are a bunch of creek crossings - count them if you can. If it has recently rained, be careful because the crossings can get high. The trail often washes out and flash flooding is possible.

There is a GPS - gpx track at the bottom of the page.
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One of many stream crossings
This is a majestic canyon and is one of our favorite trails.  

Minerals have leached out of the soil throughout the canyon.  Very striking.
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Jeep below spire
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Mineral residue
Canyon walls high above the road and deep dropoffs below the road.
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High canyon walls
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Stay on road
Climb out of the canyon at the upper end of Onion Creek and look over Fisher Valley.  
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Climbing out of creek
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Fisher Valley
After Fisher Valley the loop takes you above 8,000' and briefly into the National Forest.  This is not a difficult section, but it is a bit rocky and lower air pressure will help your ride.  Completely different than the slickrock areas closer to Moab.

The GPX file has a waypoint for what we like to call "Projection Rock".  This is a great place to get a photo to show your friends.
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Beyond Fisher Valley
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Projection Rock
This track ends on the Access Road "1A Gateway Road GP".  Turn right then take the La Sal Loop Road back to Moab.

​Updated 2017.
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