Southern Utah Winter Road Trip - Route & Destination Suggestions from/to Las Vegas
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Southern Utah Winter Road Trip - Route & Destination Suggestions from/to Las Vegas
Hi guys, I'm looking at doing a road trip during winter starting from Las Vegas over 2 or 3 nights.
I was thinking of going from LV towards Zion for the day. Stay overnight somewhere in that area, and then do Bryce Canyon the following day and then either going back to LV or somewhere else on the 3rd day if there is more to see. Would probably get a small SUV, but would consider a normal sedan/coupe if I won't run into any travels on the way in regards to the roads possibly being unpassable with a normal car.
Any recommendations? Thanks in advance.
I was thinking of going from LV towards Zion for the day. Stay overnight somewhere in that area, and then do Bryce Canyon the following day and then either going back to LV or somewhere else on the 3rd day if there is more to see. Would probably get a small SUV, but would consider a normal sedan/coupe if I won't run into any travels on the way in regards to the roads possibly being unpassable with a normal car.
Any recommendations? Thanks in advance.
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Hi guys, I'm looking at doing a road trip during winter starting from Las Vegas over 2 or 3 nights.
I was thinking of going from LV towards Zion for the day. Stay overnight somewhere in that area, and then do Bryce Canyon the following day and then either going back to LV or somewhere else on the 3rd day if there is more to see. Would probably get a small SUV, but would consider a normal sedan/coupe if I won't run into any travels on the way in regards to the roads possibly being unpassable with a normal car.
Any recommendations? Thanks in advance.
I was thinking of going from LV towards Zion for the day. Stay overnight somewhere in that area, and then do Bryce Canyon the following day and then either going back to LV or somewhere else on the 3rd day if there is more to see. Would probably get a small SUV, but would consider a normal sedan/coupe if I won't run into any travels on the way in regards to the roads possibly being unpassable with a normal car.
Any recommendations? Thanks in advance.
Chris
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Here is the middle of a road trip we did:
Sept 22, Tuesday
Visit Red Rock Canyon Scenic
Stay at Rio
Sept 23, Wednesday
Visit Bonnie Springs?
Stay at Rio
Sept 24, Thursday
Drive to Valley of Fire (55 miles)
View Valley of Fire
Visit Lost City Museum (see map)-$5 pp, reconstruction, pueblo indians
Visit Virgin Valley Heritage Museum 35 W. Mesquite Blvd 89027, 702-346-5705
Stay at HIE 1030 West Pioneer Blvd 89027
Sept 25, Friday
Drive to Cedar City (92 miles)-
Visit Frontier Homestead St. Park Museum (closed Sundays)-free pking, $3/pp
Visit? Cedar Breaks N.M. Hdqtrs 2390 UT56 #11, 435-586-9451
Stay Abbey Inn
Sept 26, Saturday
Drive to Cedar Breaks (24 miles)-
Drive thru Dixie National Forest, do VC, if can find one
Drive to Pangitch,
Stay Pangitch- Churchs Blue Pine Motel, 130 N Main ST.
Sept 27, Sunday
Drive to Bryce Canyon National Park (30 miles), refer hand written pg
VC 20 min. film, every 1 hrs.
Auto tour, drive 18 mi to Rainbow Pt, return stopping at 13 points of interest
Drive to Tropic
Drive to Cannonville and do VC
Drive to Escalante and do VC (54 mi from BC)
Stay Circle D Motel
Sept 28, Monday
Drive to Escalante State PK ($3, HWY 12)-
Drive to Capitol Reef NP (75 miles, from BC)
Do 25 mi scenic & return
Stay Torrey Austins Chuck wagon Lodge
Sept 29, Tues.
Drive to Salt Lake City Ut (220 Miles from Torrey)-refer hand map (s)
Stay Residence Inn SLC DT, 285 W. Broadway
Sept 30, Wed.
Visit Hogle Zoo, 2600 E. Sunnyside Ave, 801-589-1700, Map 4,
Visit This IS the Place Heritage Park across the street from the zoo.
Stay Residence Inn
Oct 1, Thursday
Visit National History Museum (on Univ.),
Visit Ft. Douglas Military Museum (on Univ
Stay Hyatt Place DT-55 N 400 W (West of 15
Oct 2, Fri
Visit Pioneer Memorial Museum, 300 N. Main-see map 5
Tracey Aviary $6, 589 E 1300 S, SWC of Liberty Pk, map 3, 50%FOZ
Stay Hyatt Place another night
Oct 3, Sat
Drive to Elko, NV (230 miles)
Stay HIE
Oct 4, Sun
Drive to Reno (290 mi)
Stay RenoStaybridge Suites Reno, 10559 Professional Circle, Reno 89511
We actually started in Escondido, did the above then went to Yosemite and down thru Fresno, and Bakersfield in another couple weeks home.
Sept 22, Tuesday
Visit Red Rock Canyon Scenic
Stay at Rio
Sept 23, Wednesday
Visit Bonnie Springs?
Stay at Rio
Sept 24, Thursday
Drive to Valley of Fire (55 miles)
View Valley of Fire
Visit Lost City Museum (see map)-$5 pp, reconstruction, pueblo indians
Visit Virgin Valley Heritage Museum 35 W. Mesquite Blvd 89027, 702-346-5705
Stay at HIE 1030 West Pioneer Blvd 89027
Sept 25, Friday
Drive to Cedar City (92 miles)-
Visit Frontier Homestead St. Park Museum (closed Sundays)-free pking, $3/pp
Visit? Cedar Breaks N.M. Hdqtrs 2390 UT56 #11, 435-586-9451
Stay Abbey Inn
Sept 26, Saturday
Drive to Cedar Breaks (24 miles)-
Drive thru Dixie National Forest, do VC, if can find one
Drive to Pangitch,
Stay Pangitch- Churchs Blue Pine Motel, 130 N Main ST.
Sept 27, Sunday
Drive to Bryce Canyon National Park (30 miles), refer hand written pg
VC 20 min. film, every 1 hrs.
Auto tour, drive 18 mi to Rainbow Pt, return stopping at 13 points of interest
Drive to Tropic
Drive to Cannonville and do VC
Drive to Escalante and do VC (54 mi from BC)
Stay Circle D Motel
Sept 28, Monday
Drive to Escalante State PK ($3, HWY 12)-
Drive to Capitol Reef NP (75 miles, from BC)
Do 25 mi scenic & return
Stay Torrey Austins Chuck wagon Lodge
Sept 29, Tues.
Drive to Salt Lake City Ut (220 Miles from Torrey)-refer hand map (s)
Stay Residence Inn SLC DT, 285 W. Broadway
Sept 30, Wed.
Visit Hogle Zoo, 2600 E. Sunnyside Ave, 801-589-1700, Map 4,
Visit This IS the Place Heritage Park across the street from the zoo.
Stay Residence Inn
Oct 1, Thursday
Visit National History Museum (on Univ.),
Visit Ft. Douglas Military Museum (on Univ
Stay Hyatt Place DT-55 N 400 W (West of 15
Oct 2, Fri
Visit Pioneer Memorial Museum, 300 N. Main-see map 5
Tracey Aviary $6, 589 E 1300 S, SWC of Liberty Pk, map 3, 50%FOZ
Stay Hyatt Place another night
Oct 3, Sat
Drive to Elko, NV (230 miles)
Stay HIE
Oct 4, Sun
Drive to Reno (290 mi)
Stay RenoStaybridge Suites Reno, 10559 Professional Circle, Reno 89511
We actually started in Escondido, did the above then went to Yosemite and down thru Fresno, and Bakersfield in another couple weeks home.
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Hi guys, thanks so much for the reply.
I'm glad to know that a SUV isn't required, and I've booked an Audi A4 Quattro so that should ease my mind driving in winter a bit, since I've never had to drive in snow/winter in Australia!
That itinerary is also very helpful, and looks like my rough plan is to go from LV Strip direct to Bryce Canyon and stay overnight there. Then the next day look at Zion and then Valley of Fire before heading home.
I noticed you have 13 points of interest listed under Bryce Canyon, would you be kind enough to share those in case I've missed any?
Thanks once again!
I'm glad to know that a SUV isn't required, and I've booked an Audi A4 Quattro so that should ease my mind driving in winter a bit, since I've never had to drive in snow/winter in Australia!
That itinerary is also very helpful, and looks like my rough plan is to go from LV Strip direct to Bryce Canyon and stay overnight there. Then the next day look at Zion and then Valley of Fire before heading home.
I noticed you have 13 points of interest listed under Bryce Canyon, would you be kind enough to share those in case I've missed any?
Thanks once again!
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Sorry Mate, I did not write them down, but they are marked along the road. Also Bing or Google Bryce Canyon and go to the National Parks site. Also go to Tripadvisor Bryce Canyon and click on "Things to do". The National Parks site will give you the general times the roads may be an issue. Also phone numbers to check ahead to be sure.
If above is a problem, post again and I will try to give you some links. I am without my contact lenses until a week from now, so it is a bit slow, but not a problem.
Driving times are a bit slow, as some is windy and naturally you want to see, get out and take a picture and maybe do a walkabout.
If above is a problem, post again and I will try to give you some links. I am without my contact lenses until a week from now, so it is a bit slow, but not a problem.
Driving times are a bit slow, as some is windy and naturally you want to see, get out and take a picture and maybe do a walkabout.
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Trying to visit Bryce, Zion, and Valley of Fire on a barely 2-day trip is rushing it. I suggest you either add a third day to the trip or cut out Bryce. Travel to/from Bryce would be the most iffy in winter, anyway.