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Bull_Rider
Explorer
Sep 05, 2020

Flaming Gorge to Page Az. Monument Valley, Escalante NP

We're going to be in the Flaming Gorge area for the two weeks (or so) in September 2020.

We also want to go to Page Az, Monument Valley, and Escalante NP,

I'm still trying to sort out the order of travel to hit these spots.

I'm thinking of heading south from Flaming Gorge, go through Moab, and drop south from there.

Hit Monument Valley, then Page, then Escalante. I would prefer to stay east of Salt Lake City and hit spots in Eastern Utah.

Any suggestions on Monument Valley, Page, or Escalante campgrounds
would be appreciated.

We love ancient peoples history.

Does anyone have input on boating on Lake Powell our of Page? We are considering renting a boat for a day trip, or just going on one of the tour boats, say to Rainbow Bridge... What say you.

Thanks in advance for your help. Stay safe!
  • vermilye's avatar
    vermilye
    Explorer
    Sep 05, 2020
    There are many interesting, less traveled ruins in the Bears Ears National Monument. Two that I'd recommend checking are House on Fire & Fallen Roof Ruin. Both are reasonably close to Blanding, UT or Natural Bridges National Monument. Lots of maps & hiking info with a Google search.

    House on Fire, Mule Canyon off UT 95:


    Fallen Roof Ruin, Road Canyon off UT 261:
  • CA_Traveler's avatar
    CA_Traveler
    Explorer III
    Sep 05, 2020
    After Moab have you considered Mesa Verde National Park known for its well preserved Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings? Valley of the Gods is an interesting drive through. Bryce and Zion are also near your route.

    While we like water related areas we would go to GC N Rim before L Powell which may also have very low water levels, detracting from the scenery for us.

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