Chaco Canyon Boondock
A long anticipated trip to Chaco Canyon was recently realized. The quietness and isolation of Chaco Canyon proved to be a great place for self reflection and focused study of an amazing culture that p...
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chiefneon wrote:
Howdy!
Its been a few years sence we've stayed in the park. You did not mention the trip getting there. How is the road now? I know the last time we went it was about 15 miles of ruff unpaved road getting in, but worth the drive.
"Happy Trails"
Chiefneon
Chieneon, since road conditions are always a major issue in a discussion about Chaco, I did talk about the roads in the gallery link I provided if you click on it.
I took the recommended northern route into the park that the Chaco NPS recommends. It had some wash boarding but was passable by any vehicle. I left the canyon on what I thought was a more scenic Southern route. I thought it was in even better shape. A UPS driver had told me that a month earlier the roads were the worst he had even seen. They were in good shape during my visit. I would definitely call ahead to the visitor center before traveling to Chaco. The July and August monsoons can cause trouble.
As you say, it is certainly worth the drive!
