Utah info Please

**Top Cat** · 12-02-2015, 01:32 PM

This summer we are planning a trip to Utah.
Our first stop will probably be Arches National Park. From my research so far I believe it is possible to ride motorcycles on the roads within the park. Can we see the arches and pillars fairly well without hiking ? Not a big fan of hiking

Also any other info on things to see or other parks to visit in Utah would be appreciated.
Winter planning for summer trips is my main activity this time of year

dshelly · 12-02-2015, 01:56 PM

Hey Tim, I would ask Jared. Since he used to live there, he should know all the cool spots to visit and the best riding routes. I know a few guys from here that make a habit of going to Zion NP quite often.

So while you are West, are you coming to Red Lodge?

cactusjack · 12-02-2015, 03:02 PM

Since I grew up in Utah...

In Arches NP, you can ride through the park and many arches are just a short walk from the road. A trip to Utah wouldn't be complete without visiting Zion NP and Bryce Canyon NP as well. There's lots of really good riding in Utah, particularly southern Utah. If you are in the vicinity of Zion NP, the Grand Canyon North Rim is just a couple of hours away and it's a great ride. Also, closer to Arches and Moab is Monument Valley, one of the most stunning landscapes you will ever see.

Make sure you stay hydrated, at that altitude and in the heat you will get dehydrated quickly.

**Jared** · 12-02-2015, 03:31 PM

Tim, feel free to give me a call and I'd be happy to answer any of your questions. I've spend my fair share of time in southern Utah. 801-636-3566

**Top Cat** · 12-02-2015, 05:53 PM

Thanks Jared, I thought you might pop in here.
I will give you a call for sure now that you let me know it is OK.
I am still in the very early stages of planning and have a road atlas and my map source program but waiting for my paper map of Utah.
We will be in Utah in June/July.

**Top Cat** · 12-02-2015, 05:55 PM

Scott, thanks for the info, much appreciated.
I didn't know you grew up in Utah.
Want to ride along and lead us on a tour

I will try yo see all the places you mentioned,time allowed, I figure it is a once in a life time trip.

**Top Cat** · 12-02-2015, 05:56 PM

Dave, what is Red Lodge

OK looked it up. Looks like a great place to ride but it is about 750 miles out of the way of my probable route

**nomadtom69** · 12-03-2015, 12:37 AM

TC it is worth it we spent about days around 8 or 7 southern Utah in 2014 after we left the SE Rally also southern Colorado the train ride from Durango to Silverton is great

Dave · 12-03-2015, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

Since I grew up in Utah...

Who said you grew up? I thought you were a perpetual kid at heart.

Dave · 12-03-2015, 12:22 PM

If you're going to be in Ogden area, stop here for one of the best steak dinner.

http://prairieschoonerrestaurant.com/index.html

**trip** · 12-04-2015, 09:14 PM

When you get a minute, feel free to read my trip report on my ride through Utah in October of 2007. I'm assuming everything is still there. LOL.

http://hilliard.ws/utah/utah.htm

**Top Cat** · 12-05-2015, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by trip

When you get a minute, feel free to read my trip report on my ride through Utah in October of 2007. I'm assuming everything is still there. LOL.

http://hilliard.ws/utah/utah.htm

Will do Trip, Thanks

**tomm** · 12-05-2015, 01:12 PM

Spent several days in Utah during our 5-week trip doing the Rockies in 2011. Be happy to chat with you about it sometime, although not sure how much more I can add beyond what you already have.

Either way, I posted a link to our trip blog, which has some pretty nice pictures of Arches and Canyonlands. Utah started at the end of July 14th and went through July 16th (archive index on the right hand side).

BTW - The day we were in Arches, it was 122 degrees. We wore our leathers as insulation from the sun, but had those water-soaked neck coolers. Not saying it wasn't hot, but I bet we were cooler than a lot of other folks with the sun beating down directly on their skin.

http://ridingtherockieskawanow.blogs...july-14th.html

12-02-2015, 01:32 PM	#1
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Utah info Please This summer we are planning a trip to Utah. Our first stop will probably be Arches National Park. From my research so far I believe it is possible to ride motorcycles on the roads within the park. Can we see the arches and pillars fairly well without hiking ? Not a big fan of hiking Also any other info on things to see or other parks to visit in Utah would be appreciated. Winter planning for summer trips is my main activity this time of year __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4] Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-02-2015, 01:56 PM	#2
dshelly Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belgrade, MT Posts: 2,824	Hey Tim, I would ask Jared. Since he used to live there, he should know all the cool spots to visit and the best riding routes. I know a few guys from here that make a habit of going to Zion NP quite often. So while you are West, are you coming to Red Lodge? __________________ Dave "(dshelly)" Shellenberger 2014 Harley Ultra Classic 2007 1600 Nomad (Black) Shellenberger Machine Belgrade, MT Various Bagger Member (Harley Chapter) VBA # 2395
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12-02-2015, 03:02 PM	#3
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Since I grew up in Utah... In Arches NP, you can ride through the park and many arches are just a short walk from the road. A trip to Utah wouldn't be complete without visiting Zion NP and Bryce Canyon NP as well. There's lots of really good riding in Utah, particularly southern Utah. If you are in the vicinity of Zion NP, the Grand Canyon North Rim is just a couple of hours away and it's a great ride. Also, closer to Arches and Moab is Monument Valley, one of the most stunning landscapes you will ever see. Make sure you stay hydrated, at that altitude and in the heat you will get dehydrated quickly. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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12-02-2015, 03:31 PM	#4
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Tim, feel free to give me a call and I'd be happy to answer any of your questions. I've spend my fair share of time in southern Utah. 801-636-3566 __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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12-02-2015, 05:53 PM	#5
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Thanks Jared, I thought you might pop in here. I will give you a call for sure now that you let me know it is OK. I am still in the very early stages of planning and have a road atlas and my map source program but waiting for my paper map of Utah. We will be in Utah in June/July. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4] Login or Register to Remove Ads Last edited by Top Cat; 12-02-2015 at 06:04 PM.
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12-02-2015, 05:55 PM	#6
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Scott, thanks for the info, much appreciated. I didn't know you grew up in Utah. Want to ride along and lead us on a tour I will try yo see all the places you mentioned,time allowed, I figure it is a once in a life time trip. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4] Last edited by Top Cat; 12-02-2015 at 06:07 PM.
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12-02-2015, 05:56 PM	#7
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Dave, what is Red Lodge OK looked it up. Looks like a great place to ride but it is about 750 miles out of the way of my probable route __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4] Last edited by Top Cat; 12-02-2015 at 06:04 PM.
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12-03-2015, 12:37 AM	#8
nomadtom69 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maryville, Tn Posts: 2,656	TC it is worth it we spent about days around 8 or 7 southern Utah in 2014 after we left the SE Rally also southern Colorado the train ride from Durango to Silverton is great __________________ (NomadTom69)Tom Green Previous bikes - 2004 BMW R1200 CLC 2006 Nomad 1600 Black -1985 BMW K100 RT VBA #001609 Viet-Nam Vet 71-72 Maryville , Tn. Maggie Valley '11-Townsend '12-Estes Park '13- Copperhead fall rally "13- Elkins WV '14- Eureka Springs ' 15- Helen Ga. SE Rally '16
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12-03-2015, 12:22 PM	#10
Dave Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Itchycoo Park Posts: 3,422	If you're going to be in Ogden area, stop here for one of the best steak dinner. http://prairieschoonerrestaurant.com/index.html
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12-04-2015, 09:14 PM	#11
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	When you get a minute, feel free to read my trip report on my ride through Utah in October of 2007. I'm assuming everything is still there. LOL. http://hilliard.ws/utah/utah.htm __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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12-05-2015, 01:12 PM	#13
tomm Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lee, New Hampshire Posts: 568	Spent several days in Utah during our 5-week trip doing the Rockies in 2011. Be happy to chat with you about it sometime, although not sure how much more I can add beyond what you already have. Either way, I posted a link to our trip blog, which has some pretty nice pictures of Arches and Canyonlands. Utah started at the end of July 14th and went through July 16th (archive index on the right hand side). BTW - The day we were in Arches, it was 122 degrees. We wore our leathers as insulation from the sun, but had those water-soaked neck coolers. Not saying it wasn't hot, but I bet we were cooler than a lot of other folks with the sun beating down directly on their skin. http://ridingtherockieskawanow.blogs...july-14th.html __________________ Tom Maziarz (tomm) VBA #00766 2008 Kawasaki Nomad (Black) 1978 Suzuki GS750EC (My son is riding it now.) 2017: National Rally - Lake George, NY 2016: NE US / E Canada Rally - Mont Tremblant, QC 2015: National Rally - Eureka Springs, AR 2014: NE US / E Canada Rally - Lincoln, NH 2012: NE US / E Canada Rally - Wellsboro, PA
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