Denver-Moab-Mesa Verde-Colorado Springs
Last 2 weeks of July we are planning a trip to Colorado. 2 nights each in Golden, Moab, Mesa Verde and CS with a 3rd night in one of those. The DW and kids 21, 19, 17, and 10. Looking for suggestions ...
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Years ago I camped along 279 (at BLM free site), then on up to Island on 142. Then back down on Long Canyon Trail (just north of Dead Horse Pt), and camped on the otherside of Moab - in one day.
This was in a 4x4 S10 pickup. I used 4H on one step near the start of 142, and 4L on the steeper descent on Long Canyon. 279 along the Colorado is paved, and worth a drive out and back. 142 is dirt. The initial part can vary as it winds past the potash mine ponds. The rest can vary depending on traffic and any grading. You can pick up trail descriptions and info in town.
So for an RV or car, stick with paved 313 to both Dead Horse and Island.
Another nice paved, but curvy drive, is the FS loop through the La Sal Mtns to the east of Moab. This gets up to aspen levels, which can be quite beautiful in the fall.
This was in a 4x4 S10 pickup. I used 4H on one step near the start of 142, and 4L on the steeper descent on Long Canyon. 279 along the Colorado is paved, and worth a drive out and back. 142 is dirt. The initial part can vary as it winds past the potash mine ponds. The rest can vary depending on traffic and any grading. You can pick up trail descriptions and info in town.
So for an RV or car, stick with paved 313 to both Dead Horse and Island.
Another nice paved, but curvy drive, is the FS loop through the La Sal Mtns to the east of Moab. This gets up to aspen levels, which can be quite beautiful in the fall.
