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
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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.
