TAT advice

[smalldog]

Hello folks:

I am trying to plan a trip, and would really appreciate any help. Going from NC to MOAB in early June with my son. I am in the process of getting the maps etc, but not sure about a few things.

1) How many days will it take? I have heard about 250 to 300 miles per day is a safe estimate. However, it is not a straight line. I am just not sure how to estimate.

2) Places to camp? Are they easy or hard to find? I have a big tent and worry about finding enough flat ground.

3) How cold? Not sure how to pack, especially for the nights.

Thanks for any thoughts or suggestions

 

[gandrimp]

If my goal was to get to Moab 250-300 miles a day would drive me insane. 500 would help put that to rest, 700 would let me feel like I had accomplished something. That stated, you didn't say how old your son is, this could change everything.

My wife likes KOA, I like running streams. When my wife is with me, we camp where she wants to.

 

[smalldog]

If my goal was to get to Moab 250-300 miles a day would drive me insane. 500 would help put that to rest, 700 would let me feel like I had accomplished something. That stated, you didn't say how old your son is, this could change everything.

My wife likes KOA, I like running streams. When my wife is with me, we camp where she wants to.

I get your point. My son is 14, and is a little weary of so much time with dad. We have done plenty of 4 day trips, but this will be the most ambitious. The got the estimate of mileage per day from Sam himself. I have no idea if going that rate will take 2 weeks or not.

I am with you and like to be next to a stream and nowhere near a KOA, if possible. However, hard to know where those places are, while KOA are easy to find.