In an area with 2 geology-rich National Parks and weird? rock formations? waiting to startle you around every corner, it’s no surprise that the very scenic Utah State Highway 128 doesn’t get much attention in the tour books and travel guides.? However, ? if you’re driving from I-70 south into Moab, Utah? don’t miss this amazing drive. It beats the main route into Moab hands down.
Take I-70 Exit 204 towards Cisco, Utah and then turn onto Route 128. Within a few miles, you’ll begin dropping into a stunning red rock canyon that winds beneath sheer cliffs through the lush bottom lands along the Colorado River.?
If you’re just along for the drive, it’s about 45 miles that you should expect to take you 60 to 75 minutes. But there are so many things to do and see along the way that you can easily spend days exploring the canyon.
There are numerous river-side campgrounds (this is BLM territory) and trailheads for famous hiking, mountain biking and off-roading trails, such as? Negro Bill, Fisher Towers, Kokopelli and? Onion Creek.
The river is navigable by small watercraft all the way down into Moab and beyond. Numerous class II and III rapids dot the “Daily” section of the river that most of the commercial outfitters run.? A half or full day raft trip is an ideal way to experience? the canyon, especially when the weather’s hot, hot, hot.?
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