travlsolo2

Our choices are: driving east into to Colorado and south on 64 and then 139 to 70, and then west, etc. OR west to 191 and south to 70, and then east, etc.
I know highway 139 is scenic, but it goes over Douglas Pass -- is this a possible problem at the end of May? Any insights would be appreciated. Thanks!

utahtea

It's been years since we did Douglas Pass going from Vernal to Moab. A couple years ago we did Hwy 191 & 6 going from Vernal to Moab. I thought 191 was a nice drive. Douglas Pass might be a lower pass, but it's a got a much steeper grade from what I remember.

Utahtea

travlsolo2

Thanks for the reply, Utahtea. I'm thinking we'll opt for the longer, but likely better, route via 191.

GJLinda

Hi there,

I would opt for the Douglas Pass route. We live in Grand Junction and have driven it several times just for a different ride when we have cabin fever. It is a little steep in a couple of places, but it is a good road and an interesting drive. End of May is almost summer here, so wouldn't be a problem.

From there pick up I70 and then the River Road,Highway 128(exit 212) to Moab along the Colorado River--a great ride full of unusual scenery.

RedRock

We have driven it both ways. I'm with Linda, go east and take the CO route and 128 thru Cisco and along the River. Plan a stop at Fisher Towers.

travlsolo2

Thanks all!