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kknowlton's avatar
kknowlton
Explorer II
Sep 10, 2016

US 191 Flaming Gorge area

Considering this route northbound from Vernal to Rock Springs, but Mt Directory West makes it sound pretty scary in spots. We'd be pulling our TT (rig described in sig). Anyone have experience with this route who could help us with our decision? TIA!
Roads and Routes
  • Old-Biscuit's avatar
    Old-Biscuit
    Explorer III
    Sep 10, 2016
    Steep climb with several tight hairpin turns about 20 miles or so north of Vernal

    Only a few miles of those then fairly easy drive

    Your Toyota...........:H
  • Ivylog's avatar
    Ivylog
    Explorer III
    Sep 10, 2016
    Been on a lot worse... in fact it does not even rate as bad.
  • Islandman's avatar
    Islandman
    Explorer
    Sep 10, 2016
    It's a pretty good climb for about 4-5 miles after you leave Vernal, but just take your time and you shouldn't have any problems; traffic is pretty light and the road is in fine condition. You will really like the Flaming Gorge area, make sure you go out to the overlook, an impressive view.
  • agesilaus's avatar
    agesilaus
    Explorer III
    Sep 10, 2016
    I've been down it several times and never noticed any problem. I'm not very sensitive to turns and steep drops tho.

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