Red canyon Utah
Has anyone driven a class A through the tunnels on Utah 12 eastbound from 89. I m planning a trip to Bryce Canyon from Page which takes me through those two tunnels. I could go around, but that adds an hour to the trip.
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- The tunnels are just fine for a big rig. Semis drive through them. We did with our 40' motorhome. It's a beautiful drive - don't bypass it. Plan to stop midway at Escalante to disconnect the towed vehicle and explore along the highway.
- There is a sign that says 13'-6", do the street view on google maps you can see it.
- The big tour buses go through the tunnels.
Here's a great article on the whole drive:
https://scenicbyway12.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/route_guide.pdf - If it were me, I'd try to stay nearer the center line of the roadway. I've seen some damage on the insides higher up the walls.
And watch out for crazies trying to take selfies in them. I almost ran over some kid lying along the center line of the roadway inside the tunnel, while his girlfriend took pictures of him. - The tunnels aren't much longer than you are, enjoy the trip.
- The tunnel is fine for my old 35' Class A at 12'6". Just past the tunnel is a wonderful little Forest CG called Red Canyon. Its like camping at the bottom of Bryce.
- Never really payed attention to the tunnels but the USFS CG at Red Canyon is much nicer then the ones at Bryce.
- Last time we were at Red Canyon CG it was water only but had modern, Pay hot showers.
- Go to Google Maps and click on the Red Canyon Arch marker. The box on the left has 8 photos submitted, including one of a Class A driving under the arch.
Click for Google Maps of the Red Canyon Arch.
Charles CharlesinGA wrote:
Go to Google Maps and click on the Red Canyon Arch marker. The box on the left has 8 photos submitted, including one of a Class A driving under the arch.
Click for Google Maps of the Red Canyon Arch.
Charles
Perfect example of a big rig going through the arch!! If you click on that picture with the motorhome going through it will enlarge also.
Zoom out and a little way to the west you can find the above-mentioned Red Canyon national forest campground. We've stayed there a few times and it's very nice with good nearby hiking trails.
You can also see the awesome paved bike trail along the highway. It goes all the way to Bryce Nat'l Park.
