Utah 12

also ...trailertraveler... Thanks for all the suggestions. I will check them out for sure

Janet

Since we are taking our time in Utah next spring, we have decided to stay in Bryce and tour part of the 12 and then when we head up to Torrey we will tour the upper half with our tow. Looks like great day tours in our car with a picnic lunch packed. We have been to Utah many times but my newly retired sister and BIL has not.
Thanks Lauren you have always been a great help to me. Last time you suggested Thousand Lakes in Torrey and we loved it so much we are going back to show my sister.After Torrey we are headed to Moab. Last time we stayed at Moab Valley and although it was nice...it was a little tight and crowded. Of course back then we had a dolly. Thank goodness that is over. In your opinions is that one of the best parks in Moab or what others would you suggest???? We both would like pull-thru, 50 amp, full hook-ups. My MH is 40" and my sister's is 35". Would love cable and wifi if possible...We love to MH but also love all the comforts of home, lol

Thanks again. You guys are great help
Janet

We used Torrey as a base came in 2014 and made a day trip to Bryce down Scenic 12 one day.

As an newby back then I was impressed with the road and glad we were just in the TV. However, after pulling all over Colorado in 2015 I would pull the trailer down 12 if I needed to.

Just take your time. We went south on 12 at noon on a sunny day and as we came down the mountain closest to Torrey we came around a blind curve and all traffic was dead stopped. Cows had gotten out of the pasture and were on the road, and the cowboys on 4-wheelers were trying to round them up.

Lauren wrote:
...make sure to drive it with your toad...

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There are many many great places to see along the UT-12 Scenic Byway that you likely would not want to take your motorhome. Here are a few we enjoyed:
Hells Backbone
Burr Trail
Escalante Petrified Forest State Park
Kodachrome Basin State Park
Anasazi State Park
Calf Creek Falls
Scenic Backways off UT-12
Fishlake Scenic Byway
Thousand Lake Mountain Road

If you want a less stressful alternative for the motorhome, take US-89 North to UT-62. At Koosharem turn right on Brown's Lane. turn right on UT-24 and take that to Torrey/Capitol Reef.

Thanks all for the help. We will consider it. ;)

One of my favorite roads! Only wish I had a chance to drive the Miata on it. Hey 2gypsies, what guard rails:)

All shapes and sizes ride the road daily. Enjoy the grandeur, because grand it is. Hope to ride it again someday.

JANETRUPP wrote:
Starting to make our plans for our spring trip. Going from Bryce to Torrey, how is the UT 12 for a 40' MH towing?

Thanks in advance
Janet

We are all different - so you will need to stay in your comfort Zone - I will go out of my way to drive this road in the Coach! - Beautiful and IMHO Easy.

In Utah Rt 12 and Rt 128 are my two go to roads - just love them and all it takes to get to them, the reason we RV is to have the chance to be on these roads.

I might add that while in the area see if you can do some of the drives ans Hikes around Lake Powell. Rt 85 and a few side roads will also, IMHO, take your breath away - just some beautiful country in the spring.

Hope this helps - as you can Utube the route to see what it's like, if you need more info.

BOL,

Drove it this spring. Only issue was the weather. Rain to sleet with hail then snow and ice. If that happens, pull over and wait. In an hour, it will all change. It's a great drive.

We've driven it often with our 40' MH.

If you normally can drive on a highway without running into guard rails or off the pavement then you'll be just fine.

You've driven to Alaska :) without issues and some of those roads are the same.

From Escalante to Torrey you'll have a long uphill but it has shoulders and guardrails and by that time you're in the pine forest. It's a beautiful drive.

About 10 miles before Torrey is a national forest campground, Singletree, which is very suitable for a 40' MH. We like it because it's cooler temps than Torrey. There are plenty of RV parks in Torrey.

Plan a night or two in Escalante midway so you can take your towed vehicle for some exploring in either direction. Calf Creek is a pretty little hike to a beautiful waterfall.

Enjoy your trip!