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Title: Utah 128 - "The Canyons of the Colorado River"
State: Utah

Submitted By: BUFF 6

Date Submitted: Dec 04

Motorcycle Type: 00 Honda Valkyrie

Motorcycle Road Length: 40 Mile

Quote from the submitter: "Took this trip July 2003. Ten days with temp of 85 to 105 degrees. This is a great road to relax on. Stop at pull outs and take a refreshing swim in the Colorado River to cool off. Too many roads so little time, but I'll remember this one forever."
 
Motorcycle Road Scenery:
      42 Miles of canyon road that follows the upper Colorado River. Road twists as much as the famous river. This road is near the world famous Arches National Park.
 
Motorcycle Road Quality:
      Road is at the 4000 ft elevation with good two lane blacktop. Many twists but no severe switchbacks, a nice 42 mile ride at 30 to 50 MPH speeds.
 
Motorcycle Roadside Amenities:
      There are several turn-outs along the river with restroom facilities, some camping and swimming. No gas or stores. When your down by Moab, UT, you may want to check out Arches National Park
 
Directions:
     The route starts in the town of Moab, UT. From Moab, take SR 128 north east as it follows and crosses the Colorado River and takes you up to I-70 where the route ends. From I-70 you can head east into Colorado (Grand Junction and on to Denver) or west towards I-15.
 
Additional Information:
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Dod R. - 1999 BMW
This user rated the route: 6 out of 10     Posted 416 days ago
I've been on this road both ways many times in a truck and on several different motorcycles. it is a very nice way to go from I-70 to the Moab area and see some scenery too. It is a 2 lane road with little or no shoulder most of the way. The north end is open and allows faster speeds while the south end is in canyons and requires slower speeds. Great views of the Colorado river and rock spires. There are many turn-outs down by the river.
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