profdant139 wrote:
The only exception would be camping on slabs of rock, which won't show much wear and tear. There are quite a few places like that in Utah and even in parts of the Sierra.
Careful driving to or even walking to those wonderful slabs of rock. In Utah especially you'd probably be disturbing the cryptobiotic soil which is prevalent in those regions around Moab/Canyonlands and many other parts. Stay on established trails! They can't be replaced.
https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/nature/soils.htmWe love boondocking on BLM/national forest lands but feel it's definitely not o.k. to just take off and create our own trails - be it vehicle or foot. There are plenty of already disturbed places to play.
