I have driven by the Grand Staircase/Escalante area over 10 times each time wondering what the area had to offer. After some research I found the area to be loaded with unique features and it was a place I need to explore.
Loaded up the 100 and armed with maps, GPS points, multiple internet printouts and some light recovery gear we were off. The dirt roads we traveled on were all passable without 4wd but impassable when wet. If you travel in this area believe them when posted "Impassable when wet". The terrian is rich with red clay and when wet I found 4wd to be usless and unbelievably slick, similiar to ice.
Durring on travels with visited slot canyons, incredible rock formation, arches, waterfalls, loaded the 100 on the ferry across Lake Powell and drove some of the most amazing roads I have ever been on. Highway 12 is noted as one of the most scenic byway and Burr Trail is said to be one of the most scenic dirt road. Both roads were incredible and lived up to their hype.
We had 5 days of travel and only touched on this feature packed area. I look forward to returning to this area.
Here are some pictures of my attempt to capture this amazing area.
Loaded up the 100 and armed with maps, GPS points, multiple internet printouts and some light recovery gear we were off. The dirt roads we traveled on were all passable without 4wd but impassable when wet. If you travel in this area believe them when posted "Impassable when wet". The terrian is rich with red clay and when wet I found 4wd to be usless and unbelievably slick, similiar to ice.
Durring on travels with visited slot canyons, incredible rock formation, arches, waterfalls, loaded the 100 on the ferry across Lake Powell and drove some of the most amazing roads I have ever been on. Highway 12 is noted as one of the most scenic byway and Burr Trail is said to be one of the most scenic dirt road. Both roads were incredible and lived up to their hype.
We had 5 days of travel and only touched on this feature packed area. I look forward to returning to this area.
Here are some pictures of my attempt to capture this amazing area.