Just checking to see how the roads are from Torrey to Monument Valley with a 24 foot trailer. I'm currently planning on taking 24/95/261, not that I have much choice. Additionally, anything cool to stop and do for a rest break in between that you guys like? I see Magic Bus, Hite Overlook, Natural Bridges NM, and Moki Dugway. Any thoughts on these? Thanks again in advance for your opinions and knowledge.EDIT: I should add that I already have reservations in Torrey and then reservations at Goulding's RV Park in Monument Valley. After that, on to Sedona for 5 days in Cottonwood.

Take highway 163, not 261. The dugway isn't something to mess with towing anything. Get a site at Goosenecks State Park or Natural Bridges and unhitch if you want to drive the dugway. YouTube has lots of videos.There's a 50s style burger joint in Hanksville, open seasonally.Crossing the Colorado River is a bit steep and winding, go slow and soak in the awesome views. There's a scenic pull off just west of the river, it's amazing and sad to see how low the Colorado is compared to where it was decades ago.Before leaving for monument valley, there's Valley of the Gods to check out if you have four wheel drive. It's federal land and boondocking is permitted, if your trailer has enough clearance for the trail.Canyons of the Ancients isn't far if you have time. I've missed it three times going through there, always seem to be behind schedule.

Thanks for the tip. Just checked out Moki Dugway on Youtube. Not for me in a TT, thanks.So, 95 to 191 to 163 is the only other real option correct?

So you intend to drive from Torrey to Monument Valley in one day?

GordonThree wrote:So you intend to drive from Torrey to Monument Valley in one day?Yes. Not ideal but now I am making up for a stop I decided to cut out. I was originally going to spend 3 days in Moab but I found out that my stay there was during the Easter Jeep Safari week and I want no part of that madness. Besides, I have been there before for a longer stay. I'l be back. So now I am going south sooner and have never taken that route before.

I know how that goes.Only 200 miles, so there is no rush. Spend some time at the Colorado overlook (Hite) and Natural Bridges. It's a very beautiful drive through that area, and it's very remote. First time I was through there was 2011. No FM radio stations, no cell service, hardly any other cars. XM worked though.Here's some video with messed up audio, going the opposite direction you'll be traveling. I think I had my sunroof open or something.https://youtu.be/nT5Ye2oGGRw

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GordonThree
Explorer
Jan 22, 2018
By the way, the Rim Rock restaurant in Torrey does great pizzas and has a fantastic view from the patio dining area.
GordonThree
Explorer
Jan 22, 2018
I know how that goes.

Only 200 miles, so there is no rush. Spend some time at the Colorado overlook (Hite) and Natural Bridges.

It's a very beautiful drive through that area, and it's very remote. First time I was through there was 2011. No FM radio stations, no cell service, hardly any other cars. XM worked though.

Here's some video with messed up audio, going the opposite direction you'll be traveling. I think I had my sunroof open or something.

https://youtu.be/nT5Ye2oGGRw
Jbrowland
Explorer
Jan 22, 2018
GordonThree wrote:
So you intend to drive from Torrey to Monument Valley in one day?

Yes. Not ideal but now I am making up for a stop I decided to cut out. I was originally going to spend 3 days in Moab but I found out that my stay there was during the Easter Jeep Safari week and I want no part of that madness. Besides, I have been there before for a longer stay. I'l be back. So now I am going south sooner and have never taken that route before.
GordonThree
Explorer
Jan 22, 2018
So you intend to drive from Torrey to Monument Valley in one day?
Jbrowland
Explorer
Jan 21, 2018
Thanks for the tip. Just checked out Moki Dugway on Youtube. Not for me in a TT, thanks.

So, 95 to 191 to 163 is the only other real option correct?
GordonThree
Explorer
Jan 21, 2018
Take highway 163, not 261. The dugway isn't something to mess with towing anything. Get a site at Goosenecks State Park or Natural Bridges and unhitch if you want to drive the dugway. YouTube has lots of videos.

There's a 50s style burger joint in Hanksville, open seasonally.

Crossing the Colorado River is a bit steep and winding, go slow and soak in the awesome views. There's a scenic pull off just west of the river, it's amazing and sad to see how low the Colorado is compared to where it was decades ago.

Before leaving for monument valley, there's Valley of the Gods to check out if you have four wheel drive. It's federal land and boondocking is permitted, if your trailer has enough clearance for the trail.

Canyons of the Ancients isn't far if you have time. I've missed it three times going through there, always seem to be behind schedule.

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