Don Libby
Well-known member
If I may, I looked at my maps and routing guides I use when planning a trip and came up with this suggestion...
Spanish Fork to Moab is 183 miles
Hit Canyonlands and or Arches for sunrisre and great early morning shots
Moab to Mexican Hat is 125 miles with Valley of the Gods just east approximately 20 miles.
You'll be on the 191 south most of the way and travel through the small town of Bluff UT. Just west of Bluff and shortly before the 191 makes a turn south is a place called Sand Island. This side trip won't take any time at all - go in and see the rock art there.
Mexican Hat to Monument Valley is 21 miles.
While here and after you've driven in the Valley of the Gods and MV you might want to take a peek at the "Goosenecks of the San Juan"
Monument Valley to Page is 142 miles
Here you can made a fast visit to Upper or Lower Antelope as well as the Gooseneck of the Colorado River. You'll also pass over the Glenn Canyon Dam and pass by Glenn Canyon on your way north.
Page back to Salt Lake City is the longest stretch at 370 miles.
Personally, I wouldn't fly into Salt Lake City unless there was some sort of reason for it on this trip. Or I'd fly in there and out say Flagstaff which is 125 miles south of Page.
Please let me know what you think of where you're staying in Mexican Hat as I've been thinking of staying there as well; beside I hear they offer great steaks.
Good luck on the trip and let me know if I can answer any other questions.
Don
Spanish Fork to Moab is 183 miles
Hit Canyonlands and or Arches for sunrisre and great early morning shots
Moab to Mexican Hat is 125 miles with Valley of the Gods just east approximately 20 miles.
You'll be on the 191 south most of the way and travel through the small town of Bluff UT. Just west of Bluff and shortly before the 191 makes a turn south is a place called Sand Island. This side trip won't take any time at all - go in and see the rock art there.
Mexican Hat to Monument Valley is 21 miles.
While here and after you've driven in the Valley of the Gods and MV you might want to take a peek at the "Goosenecks of the San Juan"
Monument Valley to Page is 142 miles
Here you can made a fast visit to Upper or Lower Antelope as well as the Gooseneck of the Colorado River. You'll also pass over the Glenn Canyon Dam and pass by Glenn Canyon on your way north.
Page back to Salt Lake City is the longest stretch at 370 miles.
Personally, I wouldn't fly into Salt Lake City unless there was some sort of reason for it on this trip. Or I'd fly in there and out say Flagstaff which is 125 miles south of Page.
Please let me know what you think of where you're staying in Mexican Hat as I've been thinking of staying there as well; beside I hear they offer great steaks.
Good luck on the trip and let me know if I can answer any other questions.
Don
