Question Eastward suggestions?

[Rosie]

I don't know what you are specifically doing in Moab but if I were you I would spend a few days in Arches National Park and then head south if that is the route you are taking. It is open and very likely very quiet this time of the year. Keep in mind that to see most of the arches you have to hike, depending which ones you want to see, a couple of miles, for example Delicate Arch is like 3 miles round trip. The weather in Moab is always warmer than CO. It is more like high desert weather. Very pleasant in early Spring and less crowded. Get out of there by early May.

Thanks Pablo, you seem to have quite a bit of expertise. We enjoy hiking but not on expert rated trails. Finding a place to camp looks like it could be a challenge. I have also been looking at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument and Grand Staircase National Monument. Not sure where to camp but would love to go and explore. My brother keeps telling us to go to Buckskin Gulch but I'm not sure if that would be too rigorous for us and even where to approach it to hike there. There are so many beautiful places to see. But once we hit around April 7 or so, we will need to start the serious traveling east.

 

[Joe Dutchstar]

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[Pablo]

Thanks Pablo, you seem to have quite a bit of expertise. We enjoy hiking but not on expert rated trails. Finding a place to camp looks like it could be a challenge. I have also been looking at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument and Grand Staircase National Monument. Not sure where to camp but would love to go and explore. My brother keeps telling us to go to Buckskin Gulch but I'm not sure if that would be too rigorous for us and even where to approach it to hike there. There are so many beautiful places to see. But once we hit around April 7 or so, we will need to start the serious traveling east.

Being in Moab and not going to Arches National Park could be considered a Capital Sin. If you are from the East coast and you are planning to go to Moab you must consider Arches. You will not regret it.
You can stay in the park with your RV and contemplate the Milky way every night.

 

[Joe Dutchstar]

Before you go to a NP call ahead. Some on Indian land are still closed. Active Alerts in Parks (U.S. National Park Service)

 

[Kevin D Pem]

Thanks Pablo, you seem to have quite a bit of expertise. We enjoy hiking but not on expert rated trails. Finding a place to camp looks like it could be a challenge. I have also been looking at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument and Grand Staircase National Monument. Not sure where to camp but would love to go and explore. My brother keeps telling us to go to Buckskin Gulch but I'm not sure if that would be too rigorous for us and even where to approach it to hike there. There are so many beautiful places to see. But once we hit around April 7 or so, we will need to start the serious traveling east.

You might also consider the lottery to visit the wave in southern Utah.

 

[Rosie]

I purchased a used copy of the Mountain Guide after seeing so many references to it. Also read that going to lottery for access to The Wave on a Friday may give potential for getting in on Saturday, Sunday or Monday. So definitely want to try that. Will also have Plan A, Plan B and Plan C in case weather looks questionable. Plan A will be if weather outlook is good so head to Moab area (including Arches NP) then over route 70 to Colorado. Plan B will involve heading up to Moab for a few days then heading south again before heading east to avoid possible bad weather and driving through mountains; Plan C will be just skipping Moab for this year and finding a fun route east where we can enjoy some of the other beautiful places to hike and explore on our travels. Thanks for all of your input!!

 

[Pablo]

I purchased a used copy of the Mountain Guide after seeing so many references to it. Also read that going to lottery for access to The Wave on a Friday may give potential for getting in on Saturday, Sunday or Monday. So definitely want to try that. Will also have Plan A, Plan B and Plan C in case weather looks questionable. Plan A will be if weather outlook is good so head to Moab area (including Arches NP) then over route 70 to Colorado. Plan B will involve heading up to Moab for a few days then heading south again before heading east to avoid possible bad weather and driving through mountains; Plan C will be just skipping Moab for this year and finding a fun route east where we can enjoy some of the other beautiful places to hike and explore on our travels. Thanks for all of your input!!

Rosie

In case you didn't see the news this weekend........we got 19" of snow in the southwest corner of Denver this weekend. 40 mph wind. Denver airport got 20". 2,000 flights cancelled over the weekend. Cheyenne, WY got 36" of snow........I-70 was closed, so was I-76 and I-25...pay attention to the weather if you are using I-70 in March/April.

 

[Kevin D Pem]

Rosie

In case you didn't see the news this weekend........we got 19" of snow in the southwest corner of Denver this weekend. 40 mph wind. Denver airport got 20". 2,000 flights cancelled over the weekend. Cheyenne, WY got 36" of snow........I-70 was closed, so was I-76 and I-25...pay attention to the weather if you are using I-70 in March/April.

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Mmmm nice!

 

[Rosie]

Mmmm nice!

Yes I am aware of how much snow the Denver area received this weekend. I'm sure the ski areas are thrilled. We have no intention of heading up that way if bad weather is predicted. Thanks!