Lockhart Basin UT - South to North?

[TOY4RNR]

SO, as part of a month long trip exploring Utah this May, I would like to do Lockhart Basin. I'm in a 4th Gen 4runner, with a 2.5 inch lift, 275/70r17 tires, no lockers (considering putting in a rear TrueTrac, pre trip). Most likely it will be just me and the dog.

Youtube has me questioning what is left of my sanity. If you where me, would you run it North to South or South to North (uphill / downhill)? My overall planned route, could be run in either direction.

I know, I should probably not run this one alone, but YOLO! If anyone wants to come spot, let me know. Early May.

 

[1Louder]

I think this was in Dec 2017. We had no issues other than running out of daylight at the end in the worst spot (the waterfall section) Oh well. We survived without any issues. Just a PIA with flashlights.

I wouldn't do it solo unless you have some sort of Sat comm device. Lots of people travel this route but you never know when the next vehicle may come along. We ran it South to North. I think we stayed at Hamburger Rock Campground the day prior.

Too many other variables to list to make a decision. Vehicle condition, driver skill, weather... blah blah blah. The trail has probably changed 100 times over since 2017.

 

[Sylvester]

If you can wait till June 10th, I can run it with you

 

[TOY4RNR]

If you can wait till June 10th, I can run it with you

Wish i could. I have to be back in NY by the end of may.

 

[DaJudge]

You shouldn't have any issues with your rig. But if you are doing it solo you should definitely get an emergency communications device. Do you have an idea on the day you will be there?

 

[TOY4RNR]

You shouldn't have any issues with your rig. But if you are doing it solo you should definitely get an emergency communications device. Do you have an idea on the day you will be there?

5/6 to 5/10 time frame. I'm there for a month, so I have some flexibility.

 

[BPCLFD]

South to North so you end in Moab if you got time for that my 2 cents

 

[Sylvester]

Check out Lavender Canyon also You need to draw a Permit and you will be all alone, but it is a stunning area

 

[TOY4RNR]

Check out Lavender Canyon also You need to draw a Permit and you will be all alone, but it is a stunning area

Thanks! I'll have a pup with me. Is it worth doing just to where the National Park begins? No Dogs on the trail in the park.

 

[Sylvester]

Yes , I believe you do or Have Service Dog's