A Primer on Moab
We spend a lot of time in Moab. I first visited there in the 60’s and have been going back ever since. I probably camped in the area over 300 days in just the last 10 years. So I thought maybe I’d put...
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riltri wrote:15 to 20 minutes has been pretty common in the spring and fall for several years now. I guessing visitation had dropped quite a bit then. Lucky for you. People we know in Moab said that the construction was creating the worst traffic mess they had ever seen, even in town. Three different couples we know went out there the week before we did and ended up cutting their trip short because of the traffic. (Unfortunately our paths didn't cross before we headed out!).
4runnerguy...not doubting what you saw but we are currently in Moab @ OK RV Park....been here 3 days. We did get to Arches around 8 a.m. both days and sailed right thru. Coming out between 2 & 4 there was a line of about 8 autos but it looked like the normal backup when people pay to get in. The road construction is a pain but it didn't take us more than 15-20 minutes (3 times) to get from where the construction begins then into town where the construction ends.
Snow is predicted for Monday and temps are dropping, so I'm guessing that the traffic volume will start dying down a little.
Winter visitation is less than spring and fall, so things might be OK for a few months. But what happens in March when everyone starts heading back out? :( :E
