Grand Junction to Moab scenic route

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Reviewed 24 July 2013 via mobile

When heading east from route 191 the first things you encounter are a small park with a bridge over the Colorado River on the North side, and a semi-hidden spring that runs out of the rocks on the South side. However, the drive is what makes the difference. A person would be hard pressed to find a more picturesque drive. The road runs along the Colorado River at various elevations completely enframed by high, redrock cliffs. This is a photographer's dream with natural beauty, rafters on the river, and wildlife. Since the sun's angles are always changing, no two drives are ever the same.

Date of experience: July 2013

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Reviewed 24 July 2013

This scenic utah byway (45 miles), just north of moab on the 191 to I -70 (to the east) is one of The most forgotten beautie of the Moab area ? Maybe it is, it's certainly a beauty.
We choose to take this road very early on the way to Colorado National Monument NP.Almost immediately the road enters the gorge of the Colorado river. High sandstone walls are rising up everywhere and this for more than 30 miles, passing Castle Valley . This great decor persists until some miles behind the Dewey bridge.
Despite our early start (7.30 am) we could take a lot of splendid pictures and have many stops. It's seems to be a road with little trafic;
Enjoy this piece of beautiful nature.
duration : 2 hours maximum one way, stops included

Date of experience: August 2012

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Goatesians

Loveland, Colorado

Reviewed 1 July 2013

Most detours have a negative connotation, but if you are traveling West and headed for Moab, don't fail to take the scenic route via Hwy 128.

This highway follows the Colorado River and provides some spectacular views of red cliffs and the Colorado River. If you are traveling West on the Interstate, take the SECOND exit that is marked Cisco. Now Cisco is not a place, only a concept, but you will backtrack East, but don't be alarmed, just follow the Hwy. 128 signs and you soon will be in for some stunning visuals.

Be prepared to stop often and have your camera ready. Treats along the way include the remnants of the Dewey Bridge and the Red Cliffs Resort (Mile Marker 14). You will see a lot of activity on the River as it will be filled with rafters and tubers.

NOTE: There is construction near Moab where they are constructing a bike lane. There are two stop lights on the highway for one lane traffic, so expect some short delays.

Date of experience: June 2013

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MICHAEL M

Salt Lake City, Utah

Reviewed 12 March 2013

Driving along Highway 128 is a trip through time. I have traveled along the highway on a number of occasion, but this was the first time I drove it end to end. Well worth the time. Winding along the Colorado River amid the Red Rock this road offers spectacular views and present plenty of places to stop and explore.

Date of experience: March 2013

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rusticpress

Alexandria, Virginia

Reviewed 7 January 2013

Highway 128 runs 44 miles from US-191 on the west, just north of Moab, Utah, to Interstate 70 on the east. It tracks the Colorado River through a deep gorge with steep walls of red sandstone. Residents of Moab call it “the river road” and the first 20 miles are incredibly scenic. The soaring red cliffs are breathtaking. Campgrounds and boat docks are located along the road in an area called Big Bend and the road narrows in places with blind corners and no shoulders.

You’d think the Grand Canyon would be enough of a creation for any one river, but the Colorado leaves an indelible mark wherever it flows. On this trip, I started at the source of the river in the Rockies and followed it to Page, Arizona by way of Moab, Utah. The landscape around the river has always been jaw-droppingly spectacular, highway 128 being but one example.

Date of experience: April 2012

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