Help needed for trip to Utah
Feb 23rd, 2007 | 08:06 AM
#21
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Hi Buster,
Kane Creek Rd is on the opposite site of the Colorado River from the Potash Rd. I'm sorry I don't know if it has a number. I don't think it does. If you just ask at the Visitor's Center on Main St. they can tell you where to pick it up in town.
It goes out a few miles, then turns into a graded gravel raod that goes over a steep pass. There is a good hike in the canyon, but it's longer and more strenuous that you want. Plus, the best is in Arches anyway.
Kane Creek Rd is on the opposite site of the Colorado River from the Potash Rd. I'm sorry I don't know if it has a number. I don't think it does. If you just ask at the Visitor's Center on Main St. they can tell you where to pick it up in town.
It goes out a few miles, then turns into a graded gravel raod that goes over a steep pass. There is a good hike in the canyon, but it's longer and more strenuous that you want. Plus, the best is in Arches anyway.
Feb 23rd, 2007 | 08:43 AM
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<Drive Route 128 Moab to I-70 and back, see Fishers Towers>
Why do this as a separate drive? Drive 128 on your way to Moab from Colorado/I-70 instead of as a separate sidetrip from Moab. It's maybe 15 minutes longer than driving 191 to Moab (although it'll be a bit longer if you stop to look around a bit), but that's way more time efficient with your busy schedule than making it a side trip from Moab.
If you must do it as a daytrip from Moab, you probably won't want to go all the way to I-70 and back. The best scenery is closer to Moab, and the initial part off of I-70 is really just typical desert stuff.
Also, if you like short hikes/walks and not long/strenuous ones, I don't think you should do the Devil's Garden in Arches. It's 7 miles if you include all the sidetrips to various arches and is a primitive trail, and that just doesn't sound like what you're looking for. I think Fiery Furnace and Delicate Arch would be pushing the limits as well - they aren't "long" but they're certainly not easy strolls.
Why do this as a separate drive? Drive 128 on your way to Moab from Colorado/I-70 instead of as a separate sidetrip from Moab. It's maybe 15 minutes longer than driving 191 to Moab (although it'll be a bit longer if you stop to look around a bit), but that's way more time efficient with your busy schedule than making it a side trip from Moab.
If you must do it as a daytrip from Moab, you probably won't want to go all the way to I-70 and back. The best scenery is closer to Moab, and the initial part off of I-70 is really just typical desert stuff.
Also, if you like short hikes/walks and not long/strenuous ones, I don't think you should do the Devil's Garden in Arches. It's 7 miles if you include all the sidetrips to various arches and is a primitive trail, and that just doesn't sound like what you're looking for. I think Fiery Furnace and Delicate Arch would be pushing the limits as well - they aren't "long" but they're certainly not easy strolls.
Feb 23rd, 2007 | 01:57 PM
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TheWeasel, the reason I didn't suggest coming in on Hwy 128 was the OP had planned on arriving late in the day...and I didn't want them to miss the drive if it was after dark, but if they are going to be in early enought, it does make a lot of sense to take this route into Moab.
There is a Burger King near Kane Creek Blvd. http://maps.yahoo.com/py/maps2.py?Py...St&csz=Moab+UT
Utahtea
There is a Burger King near Kane Creek Blvd. http://maps.yahoo.com/py/maps2.py?Py...St&csz=Moab+UT
Utahtea
Feb 23rd, 2007 | 02:00 PM
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oops...that link didn't work..sorry! Try this one: http://web6.yp.scd.yahoo.com/py/ypMa...r:regT:1:fbT:0
Feb 23rd, 2007 | 02:33 PM
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<TheWeasel, the reason I didn't suggest coming in on Hwy 128 was the OP had planned on arriving late in the day...>
I hear what you're saying. I thought about including something along those lines in my post, but then it got long-winded and confusing and I gave up.
I think given that he's said they're planning on stopping in at Arches to make FF reservations the same day they arrive in Moab, they must be planning on arriving before dark. He also mentioned possibly doing CO Monument that day if they have time - I'd ditch that until their return trip back if there's any question of missing the 128 drive in the dark. Day 23 is nothing but driving from Fruita to Estes Park, and they could easily drive through CO Monument that day and still make EP.
I hear what you're saying. I thought about including something along those lines in my post, but then it got long-winded and confusing and I gave up.
I think given that he's said they're planning on stopping in at Arches to make FF reservations the same day they arrive in Moab, they must be planning on arriving before dark. He also mentioned possibly doing CO Monument that day if they have time - I'd ditch that until their return trip back if there's any question of missing the 128 drive in the dark. Day 23 is nothing but driving from Fruita to Estes Park, and they could easily drive through CO Monument that day and still make EP.
Jul 6th, 2007 | 07:23 AM
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Buster,
I don't knowe if you're still checking in.
Horseshoe Bend is less than 1/2 hour from Antelope Canyon and about 10 minutes from the Best Dam View (Glen Canyon Dam view). I'd do them the same day. Allow about 3 hours total.
Also, Bryce Canyon.
You are doing yourself a great disservice if you don't hike down at least Navajo and back up Queens Garden.
No comparison between an easy hike and just viewing from the lookouts. In fact, The only lookout I would bother with past the Bryce Point turnoff is the Natural Bridge (see in PM due to sun facing you in AM). The rest are repeticious.
I don't knowe if you're still checking in.
Horseshoe Bend is less than 1/2 hour from Antelope Canyon and about 10 minutes from the Best Dam View (Glen Canyon Dam view). I'd do them the same day. Allow about 3 hours total.
Also, Bryce Canyon.
You are doing yourself a great disservice if you don't hike down at least Navajo and back up Queens Garden.
No comparison between an easy hike and just viewing from the lookouts. In fact, The only lookout I would bother with past the Bryce Point turnoff is the Natural Bridge (see in PM due to sun facing you in AM). The rest are repeticious.
Sep 13th, 2008 | 03:17 PM
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We went thru Valley of the Gods in a standard rental car with no problem. This was June 1 of this year. I am sure heavy rains could change this. Since you are in the area, be sure and see "The Goosenecks" and " Moki Dugway". These are just minutes from Valley of the Gods and they are both very spectacular sites. Muley Point is at the top of the Dugway.
