Southern New Mexico to southern Utah

2gypsies wrote:
If you're having trouble with mountain driving I probably wouldn't advise taking Hwy 152 west from Caballo on I-25. It climbs and has many 'S' curves although it's a beautiful drive.

NM Hwy 152

Instead, you could pick up Hwy 26 at Hatch - an easy road - and take it to I-10 and then north on 180 to 191.

Another good route would be to take I-25 north to Hwy 60 at Socorro and Hwy 60 to 191 north to around Blanding, UT. Then pick up Hwy 95 to 24 west to Torrey and Capitol Reef Nat'l Park. Hwy 95 is a nice road for RVers.

Leaving Capitol Reef you could take Hwy 12 to Bryce. It's gorgeous but if you're not comfortable with a steep decline take a longer route.

Alternate from Torrey: Take 24 to 62 at Burrville which will take you into Hwy 89. Take 89 south to Panguitch and get on Hwy 12 east to Bryce. This is a lovely drive and no steep ups or downs.

From Bryce to Zion you can easily take the 'tunnel' route (Hwy 9) off Hwy 89 but again, you'll have a steep descent into Zion. If you're comfortable with your braking on the RV it worth doing. If not, then continue south on 89 just past Kanab, UT and into AZ. At Fredonia is Hwy 389. Take it back into UT which becomes Hwy 59 which will take to to the eastern part of Hwy 9. Then take Hwy 9 west to Zion. This is all a pleasant easy route.

Another alternate from Bryce would be to take Hwy 12 west out of Bryce to 89 and then north on 89 to Hwy 20 which will take you to I-15. Take I-15 south to Hwy 9 and then east to Zion.

Do not take Hwy 14 to I-15 from Hwy 89. It's very steep and curvy.

Have a great trip! It will be worth it.