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cgaskins
Explorer
Jun 05, 2018

Bryce, UT to Torrey, UT

Well we have about to depart from Bryce, UT for Torrey, UT tomorrow (Wednesday). I am unsure of the route I should go... I have an F350 + a 40 foot 5th wheel RV.

Choice A:
Utah Route 12 from Bryce to Torrey

Choice B:
89 to 62 to 24 into Torrey

Anyone here made the Highway 12 route from Bryce to Torrey towing 14K lbs and 40 feet of RV? I have towed my RV through some mountains before (Ike tunnel, Lizardhead / CO-145 from Delores to Telluride, and highways 34 and 36 up to Estes Park, CO) so I am not a newbie but I am a little cautious.

Any thoughts/comments?

-Chris
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  • 2gypsies1's avatar
    2gypsies1
    Explorer III
    Jun 06, 2018
    If you've done CO 145 you can easily do Hwy 12. It's one of our favorites! Plan to stop for a night or two in Escalante and explore more of both directions of Hwy 12 with your tow.
  • morley's avatar
    morley
    Explorer
    Jun 06, 2018
    donkeydew wrote:
    12 is a beautiful drive and should not missed.

    I also agree U12 is a beautiful route and can not be missed, the ridgeback is not as precarious as some make It out to be.
  • Busskipper's avatar
    Busskipper
    Explorer
    Jun 06, 2018
    donkeydew wrote:
    12 is a beautiful drive and should not missed.


    I Agree.
  • cruiserjs's avatar
    cruiserjs
    Explorer
    Jun 06, 2018
    paulj wrote:
    There's a ridgeback near Boulder that requires a balancing pole!

    Paul exaggerates ( as usual!). Hiway 12 is one of our favorite drives - including the ridgeback section.
  • cgaskins's avatar
    cgaskins
    Explorer
    Jun 05, 2018
    GordonThree wrote:
    Highway 12 (including the ridgeback) is a very nice drive. It's a scenic drive, and there's some decent grades.

    It's not the route to pick for hauling arse at 80mph.

    Take the route and take your time. You'll drive past one of Utah's most beautiful state parks; Kodachrome. Also driving through the Grand Staircase. Lots of pull-offs to stop at and soak in the scenery.


    Sounds like great advice! Thank you.
  • GordonThree's avatar
    GordonThree
    Explorer
    Jun 05, 2018
    Highway 12 (including the ridgeback) is a very nice drive. It's a scenic drive, and there's some decent grades.

    It's not the route to pick for hauling arse at 80mph.

    Take the route and take your time. You'll drive past one of Utah's most beautiful state parks; Kodachrome. Also driving through the Grand Staircase. Lots of pull-offs to stop at and soak in the scenery.
  • paulj's avatar
    paulj
    Explorer II
    Jun 05, 2018
    There's a ridgeback near Boulder that requires a balancing pole!

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