Mexican Hat to Bryce Canyon - By rtcoker

The route from Mexican Hat up to Torrey UT runs up along the Capital Reef. Absolutely beautiful run. Not much in the way of gas, or food or lodging along through here for a 100 miles. So top off everything first. It is a hot run as it is mostly desert terrain on that first half. Stop in Torrey and top off again. The ride through the Escalante is amazing. Forested Aspen, Pines, Evergreens, High ridges with blowing cross winds. Lush valleys. Stop at the state park along this second half (about midway between Torrey and Bryce) and visit the museum about the ancient Indian mounds. Bryce canyon is amazing and you need to allow at least 4 hours to ride through it, if not a whole day just for it. (it is a dead end road so down and back out). All the road are great, good pavement and fun to ride. Nothing real dangerous except cross winds and gusts. Challenging enough to keep you interested and awake but nothing that even a newbie couldn't handle. Utah is an amazing state. Do this ride. you won't regret it.