Today we head south on Hwy 24 through Green River and Hanksville. When we get to Torrey turn left onto Hwy 12 all the way to Bryce Canyon.
Daily Highlights
- Capitol Reef National Park – The area was named for a line of white domes and cliffs of Navajo Sandstone, each of which looks somewhat like the US Capitol building, that run from the Fremont River to Pleasant Creek on the Waterpocket Fold.
- Henry Mountains – are a remote mountain range on the Colorado Plateau encompassing about two million acres of rugged backcountry and running about 30 miles from north to south. Elevation ranges from 3,700 feet at the north shore of Lake Powell to a peak elevation of 11,522 feet at Mt. Ellen
- Bryce Canyon – is not a canyon, but a collection of giant natural amphitheaters along the eastern side of the Paunsagaut Plateau. Bryce is distinctive due to geological structures called hoodoos, formed by frost weathering and stream erosion of the river and lake bed sedimentary rocks. The red, orange, and white colors of the rocks provide spectacular views for park visitors,
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Left Moab at 7 this morning. It’s a long straight ride across the vast plains of Utah to Bryce Canyon. With Steve tiring up front, Singo took the baton and moved the group forward at warp speed until arriving at Hanksville. Mike has evolved well as a team rider and is now permitted to ride in other than last position on the group. This spot has been made his own by Russ who seeks a quieter life. We stop for coffee at Dukes Sliprock cafe & take some photos with John Wayne. Leaving the cafe we travel through Capital Reef NP. Then Up to 9,600ft at Deer Mountain. We see fur trees with no foliage. We travel across the ridge on very narrow necks with no rails and huge drops on either side. Stick to the middle as wind blows us around and then a deep descent. We watered at Tropic for lunch. Only 20 miles into Bryce Canyon from here.
We checked in to Ruby’s Inn about 2.30 and then off to explore the Bryce Canyon. We agreed on the walk to London tower, 2.4kms deep descent into the Canyon and back again. Boxy got his dry gulch moment. We finished about 5 and Hydro suggested an optional second walk. This was immediately rejected by Singo, Boxy and Andy on the basis that too much rock is enough and it was time for beer. Russ, Mike & Hydro took the challenge. A couple of hours of relaxation and then off to a Dinner & Show across the road, The Bar G Wranglers at Ebenezers. We were riveted by the rope throwing and whip demonstrations. Then the band pulled out a few goodies, Rawhide, Ghost Riders in the Sky. Queuing for our food was a great chance to have lengthy chats with the other tourists!
After leaving the show on such a high at about 9.30 we retired for Bourbons back in Hydro’s room. Russ procured the Bourbon and a bottle opener. We know what it is cos it says it is. After some ridiculous loud story telling and a closing beer we retired for our sleep in. All riding tomorrow.
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