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Leonandlisa
Explorer
Jul 31, 2014

route from Las Vegas to Panguitch Lake in Utah

In car mode the GPS takes me out of Cedar City up the 14 to the 148 to the 143.

in RV mode it wants me to pass Cedar City and go route 143 out of Parawon up past Brian Head.

I have been up to Brian Head skiing and I know that route is very steep and has some tight switchbacks.

On google Maps the 14 has a set of switchbacks but they don't appear to be as tight as the ones on the 143.

I can not find anything saying that trailers are not allowed on the 14, I have a 34' fifth wheel with a total length of 51'.

With those that have traveled that route what would you suggest?

Thanks
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  • JJnLilly's avatar
    JJnLilly
    Explorer
    Aug 07, 2014
    Interesting. In early September we will be making a trip from Cheyene, WY to Las Vegas and were planning on gong through Panguitch (the town) to stay a few days and visit both Bryce Canyon and Zion NP's. Will be pulling a 33' 5th wheel and being from the midwest not a lot of mountain driving. Not sure of the best way to get from Panguitch to Vegas.
  • Leonandlisa's avatar
    Leonandlisa
    Explorer
    Aug 11, 2014
    Well we just got back from a great trip, we ended up taking the 14 out of Cedar City to the 148 over to the 143 which took us to Panguitch Lake. It was a very scenic route and we had no issues going up and on the way down was able to lock it in 2nd gear and occasionally use the brakes as we maintained speeds of 30-45. This is by far the steepest grade I have encountered so far as the engine usually holds it back without brakes.

    Thanks again for all the advice, when we go again this will be the route we take.

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