BryceCanyon Country. Destination Vacation Itinerary.

Transcription

1 BryceCanyon Country Destination Vacation Itinerary Thisisanitinerarythatoutlinesasix-dayvacationexperienceintheBryceCanyon Countryarea.Theitinerarybeginsonthewestandconcludesonthenorthwest endofscenicbyway12,butcanbeadjustedtosuitanytravelplans.

2 Panguitch Lake / Red Canyon / Bryce Canyon Option 1: South of Panguitch is Panguitch Lake, and this is an excellent destination for fishing, hiking in the forest, ATV riding, Horseback riding, and mountain biking. From here you may also connect to Cedar Breaks National Monument. Option 2: Red Canyon is part of the Dixie National Forest and is just 1 mile east of the Junction of Scenic Byway 12 and Scenic Highway 89. There is a visitor center here and a paved trail that is ideal for walking, hiking, and biking. World-class mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, and ATV trails extend from here into unique formations much like you'll find inside Bryce Canyon National Park. Option 3: Bryce Canyon National Park is just 15 minutes east of the 89/12 junction on Scenic Byway 12. Turn south on SR63 to the entrance of the park. In this area you find ATV, horseback, mountain biking, hiking and aerial tours. Culture / History / Shopping: Don t miss the opportunity in each area to experience the western and Native American culture and history, or to shop for art, souvenirs, and gifts at unique shops. Lodging & Dining Options: - Hatch, Panguitch, Panguitch Lake, Bryce, Antimony - Junction of Scenic Byway 12 & Highway 89 Reference our website (below) for more details on activities, dining, lodging, etc. Day1 Destination Vacation Itinerary

3 Grand Staircase / Kodachrome Basin / Grosvenor Arch Just east of Bryce Canyon National Park you'll find one of America's great marvels in the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument. There are several places where you can access the monument, but if you want to see Grosvenor Arch, Cottonwood Canyon and even Kodachrome Basin State Park then you'll want access it from Cannonville. Here you'll find interesting slot canyons to explore, and some of the most scenically rough terrain you're ever likely to see. The road from Cannonville to Kodachrome Basin is paved, but if you continue south on either Skutumpah (west) or Cottonwood Canyon (southeast) you're traveling on a fairly good dirt road. This road is passable in good weather, but take enough water, supplies and check road conditions before venturing out into this magnificent region. Kodachrome Basin is a well kept scenic secret. Named after the film made by Kodak, this Utah state park is a photographer and explorers delight. Trails extend among unique rock formations, in all directions, and there is an excellent campground here, with some services available during the main travel season. Lodging&DiningOptions: Bryce/Tropic/Cannonvile Escalante Reference our website (below) for more details on activities, dining, lodging, etc. Day2 Grand Staircase

4 Grand Staircase Hole in the Rock From thetownofescalanteyou'lfindspectacularoptionsforventuringintoworldclasback-country.justeastof EscalanteonScenicByway12isthefamousHoleintheRockroad,whichisnamedforanhistoricpioneertrekthatfollowedthiscoursein1879and1880.MormonpioneersforgedapathtoeasternpartofUtahinamonumentaljourney thatischronicledinnewinterpretivedisplaysfoundattheeastendofthetownofescalante. Litledidthepioneers knowofthedramaticslotcanyonsthatlieparaleltotheirpathandarenowusedbymodernexplorersforoutdoor adventure.twoverypopularslotcanyonsthatarequiteeasytoexporearecaledpeekabooandspooky.don'tmis theopportunitytovisitdevil'sgardenwhichis about12milesdowntheholeintherockroadon yourright.stopbythevisitorcenterinescalante (westendoftown)formoredetailsandforpermits forcertainback-countryactivities. Culture/History/Shopping: Eachofthecommunitiesoffersresourcesfor exposuretowestern,nativeamericanorpioneer heritage.don tmistheuniquemuseums,shops orinformationcentersintheseareas. Lodging&DiningOptions: Tropic,Cannonvile,Escalante,Boulder Reference our website (below) for more details on activities, dining, lodging, etc. Day3 Byways& Backways

5 Boulder Mountain This is the highest wooded plateau in North America with over 80 lakes, and offers a couple of access points for getting onto the mountain either from the towns of Escalante or Boulder. Bring your camera, fishing pole, and supplies for one or multiple days. You'll enjoy the views as your drive up and down this majestic plateau. From certain points you'll be able to look out across the Grand Staircase, across Lake Powell to the sacred Navajo Mountain with views for 90+ miles. The forest is thick wildlife are plentiful. From one access point near the town of Boulder, visitors have the option of taking a scenic drive to the bridge at Hell's Backbone, or exploring the Box-Death Hollow Wilderness Area. These are predominantly dirt roads that are well maintained. Be aware that roads can become damaged from recent rains or winter snow melt, so plan accordingly. Culture, History, Shopping Boulder and Escalante each offer some unique shopping opportunities and chances for exposure to western and Native American culture. Lodging & Dining Options: - Boulder, - Escalante Day4 BoulderMountain

6 Calf Creek / Burr Trail BetweenthetownsofBoulderandEscalanteyoubeabletodrivealongwhatislocalyreferedtoastheHogsbackon ScenicByway12,wherethecanyonsdrop1,000feetonbothsidesofthehighway.It'sherethatyou'lalsofindloweror uppercalfcreekfals.theupperfalsisaonemiledescentwithareturntripthatisfairlysteepascentbacktoyour vehicle.thelowerfalsisa2.5mile(eachdirection)walkthatisrelativeflatandfolowsacoursealongcalfcreek.beaver dams,fish,andpetroglyphshighlightthisexperience.inboulderyou'lenjoyavisittotheanasazistatepark.thesiteis believedtohavebeenoccupiedfrom A.D.1050to1200.Thevilageremainslargelyunexcavated,butmanyartifactshave beenuncoveredandareondisplayinthenewlyremodeledmuseum. Utah sburtrailroadisa66-milescenicbackwaythatwinds throughsomeofthemostuntamedareasofgrandstaircase EscalanteNationalMonument,CapitolReefNationalParkand GlenCanyonNationalRecreationArea.Theroadleadsto BulfrogMarinaonLakePowelbutmanyguestswilturn northonthenotom RoadanddoaloopthroughCapitol ReefNationalPark.Therouteisincrediblyscenic,cuting throughpalenavajosandstonedunesnearboulderandpast manysceniclandmarks. Lodging&DiningOptions: -Boulder,Escalante Day5 CalfCreek/BurrTrail

7 Capitol Reef National Park CapitolReefNationalParkisopenalyearandthisruggedlandscapeisaccesibleviaScenicByway12andU-24,ortake theburtrailfrom thetownofboulderandfolowthenotom roadtothenorth.drivethepark'sscenicdrive,stopinat thevisitorcenterandmuseum,hikethetrails,andvisittheoldlogschoolhouseandthevilageoffruita. TheWaterpocketFold,a100-milelongwrinkleintheearth'scrustknowntogeologistsasamonocline,extendsfrom nearbythousandlakesmountaintothecoloradoriver(nowlake Powel).CapitolReefNationalParkwasestablishedtoprotectthis grandandcolorfulgeologicfeature,aswelasthehistoricaland culturalhistorythataboundsinthearea. TheVisitorCenterislocated10mileseastofthetownofTorey, Utahor37mileswestofthetownofHanksvile,Utah.TheVisitor CenterMuseum offersanoverviewofparkfeaturesandincludes exhibitsongeology,archeology,andhistoryaswelasashort orientationslideprogram. BryceCanyonAreaLodging&DiningOptions: -Boulder -Escalante Day6 CapitolReefNationalPark

8 MAPS Getting Around