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Utah 4 Wheel Drive Association Upcoming Events
U4WDA sponsors two conventions and two trail rides per year. In addition to those events, U4WDA participates in sponsor and member club activities throughout the year.
All of our events are family oriented and non-alcoholic. For more information on activities or sponsorship opportunities, contact us or call Daynene Snyder at 801-942-3488.
For safety, U4WDA requires each vehicle to meet these minimum safety requirements. For definitions of trail ratings, click here.
Schedule of Events
U4WDA Summer Convention in Lehi - Saturday August 2nd, 2008
Meeting location will be the Lehi Fairgrounds. Trails at Five Mile Pass, American Fork Canyon, Little Moab, and more. Hosted by Dirt Hedz Offroad Club.
More info coming soon
National Public Lands Day - September 27, 2008
More info coming soon
U4WDA Winter Convention in St George- Saturday January 24, 2009
Washington County Fairgrounds, Hurricane Utah. Trails in the St George and Cedar City area. Hosted by
Rockaholics Anonymous 4x4 club of Utah.
More info coming soon
U4WDA Summer Convention in Price - August 1, 2009
4x4 Challenge Park at the Carbon County Fairgrounds. Trails in Price and the surrounding areas. Hosted by Castle Country King Crawlers 4x4 Club.
More info coming soon
National Public Lands Day September 26, 2009
More info coming soon
Contact us to get your event listed here.
Minimum Safety Requirements Required for All Trail Rides
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Roll bar or integral metal top |
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Seat belts and the use of them for every passenger in the vehicle while on the trail |
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No alcoholic beverages allowed on the trail |
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True 4-wheel drive vehicle with a low range transfer case |
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Full sized spare tire |
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Jack to lift vehicle |
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Licensed as a motor vehicle or OHV |
Recommended equipment:
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Spill control kit (bag of kitty litter and trash bags) |
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Tool kit |
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Spare parts you may need |
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High lift jack |
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Roll cage |
Strongly recommended equipment:
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Tow points front and rear of vehicle (ball hitch is not considered a tow point due to safety) |
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Tow strap with loops (tow strap with hooks attached not recommended as the hooks can become lethal projectiles) |
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Fire extinguisher |
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First aid kit (training recommended for it's use) |
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Citizen Band Radio in good working order. (this may be moved to the required list as it is very important to stay in communications with the trail officials who are required to have this radio) |
Trail Ratings and Vehicle Requirements
1 All weather road; 4WD not needed.
Required equipment for this trail: none
1 1/2 Graded road; 4WD may be needed in poor weather.
Required equipment for this trail: none
2 Unimproved or rarely graded road. 4WD or extra clearance needed at times, with no special driving skills required.
Required equipment for this trail: none
2 1/2 Road rarely maintained, 4WD, good clearance, low gears often needed, with some extra care and a bit of driving experience useful.
Required equipment for this trail: none
3 Road in difficult terrain, rarely maintained, 4WD, good clearance, and low gears essential, with some driving skill and daring required.
Required equipment for this trail: none
3 1/2 Road in difficult terrain, probably maintained only by occasional users. Excellent stock truck or utility vehicle required, with considerable driving skill and daring needed.
Required equipment for this trail: tow hooks front and rear and tow strap with loops. 30" tires required with larger tires recommended. Fire extinguisher and first aid kit also recommended.
4 Trail either never bladed or badly eroded. Stock vehicles are in jeopardy. Modifications for improved off-road performance and top driving skills needed.
Required equipment for this trail: tow hooks front and rear, tow strap with loops, locking differential in at least one axle. 31" tires minimum, fire extinguisher and first aid kit. 33" tires or larger tires recommended.
4 + We can hardly improve on the original description written a few years ago by Jack Bickers: "with driving by World Class Yahoo Jeepers not much concerned with vehicle durability or personal safety." It is common to have as many as 10 percent of the vehicles experience major mechanical failures (gears, axles, driveshafts) on these trails.
Required equipment for this trail: tow hooks front and rear, tow strap with loops, locking differential in at least one axle. 33" tire minimum, fire extinguisher and first aid kit. Winch, roll cage, two locking differentials and 35" tires or larger recommended.
5 Extreme trail recommended for purpose built rock buggies only. Body damage and rollovers are expected. Caution as personal injury could occur. Trail leader has the right to refuse participation to anyone.
Required equipment for this trail: Tow hooks front and rear, tow strap with loops, locking differential in both axles, winch, minimum 35" tires, full roll cage, fire extinguisher and first aid kit. Tech inspection will be required for this trail rating. Inexperienced drivers no matter the equipment will be asked to join another trail. |
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