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Mello_Mike
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Jun 07, 2013

Trip Report: The Burr Trail, Utah Scenic Backway

After two glorious days at the Overland Expo, we embarked on a week-long trip though Northern Arizona and Southern Utah. During this week we drove or visited Monument Valley, Valley of the Gods, Moki Dugway, Capitol Reef National Park, Anasazi State Park Museum, The Burr Trail, Kodachrome Basin State Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, and the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.

Here's our report of the Burr Trail, which passes through Capitol Reef National Park and the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. In short, it was the highlight of the trip.

Burr Trail Trip Report
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  • KarenS144's avatar
    KarenS144
    Explorer
    Jun 07, 2013
    We're thinking of a repeat trip to Utah next year primarily to do some off roading around Moab but after seeing the pics and report will add the Burr Trail to the list of To Do's!

    Thanks for sharing your experience!
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    Mello_Mike
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    Jun 07, 2013
    kerry4951 wrote:
    Thanks for the report Mike. We are planning to be in that area later this year. We will be sure to include the Burr Trail


    You won't regret it, Kerry. You'll love it.
  • kerry4951's avatar
    kerry4951
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    Jun 07, 2013
    Thanks for the report Mike. We are planning to be in that area later this year. We will be sure to include the Burr Trail
  • cewillis's avatar
    cewillis
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    Jun 07, 2013
    Nice, Mike. I agree, it's a great drive. I went the other way. Here's another view of the Muley.
  • Mello_Mike's avatar
    Mello_Mike
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    Jun 07, 2013
    orourkmw wrote:
    Thanks for the report, Mike. We were actually there at the same time, but we turned off to the Strike Valley Overlook and the Upper Muley Twist Canyon trailhead. Driving in cut 6 miles roundtrip off our dayhike, but it was a rough road....not for all TCs, and it took us 40 mins to go in the 3 miles with our Outfitter. But the 9.5 mile hike was one of the top hikes we've ever done. The views are staggering. There are a few exposed areas, so it's not for the faint of heart, but if any avid hikers are out there, I wouldn't miss this hike if you're along the Burr Trail. As Mike says, "the highlight of the trip".


    Sounds like a great hike. Did you get any pics? I'd like to see what I missed.
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    orourkmw
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    Jun 07, 2013
    Thanks for the report, Mike. We were actually there at the same time, but we turned off to the Strike Valley Overlook and the Upper Muley Twist Canyon trailhead. Driving in cut 6 miles roundtrip off our dayhike, but it was a rough road....not for all TCs, and it took us 40 mins to go in the 3 miles with our Outfitter. But the 9.5 mile hike was one of the top hikes we've ever done. The views are staggering. There are a few exposed areas, so it's not for the faint of heart, but if any avid hikers are out there, I wouldn't miss this hike if you're along the Burr Trail. As Mike says, "the highlight of the trip".

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