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dogzilla · 07-04-2006, 03:40 PM

I spent two days at Canyonlands, one at the south park and one at the north park.

These are from the south park

This rock formation in the south park is called the needles

These are from the north park.

JJRousseau · 07-05-2006, 07:07 AM

Great shots. Is there any good mountain biking in the area?

dogzilla · 07-05-2006, 07:16 AM

Thanks. I'm not sure what's available since I don't mountain bike. The north part of Canyonlands is a few miles north of Moab, Utah, which I think is popular with mountain bikers. This link looks like it might be useful. http://www.discovermoab.com/biking.htm

wally · 07-05-2006, 05:20 PM

Excellent pictures, dogzilla. I'll be heading to Canyonlands as part of my Utah/Wyoming trip in early September.

I'm planning on going to the Island in the Sky part, and then will be heading south toward Monument Valley. In your opinion, is it worth it to also go to the Needles? I've had some people say it's worth it and others say it isn't all that great. Just curious as to what you think.

dogzilla · 07-05-2006, 06:29 PM

I liked Island in the Sky better than the Needles. I didn't see very impressive canyons around the Needles and it's about a 30 mile drive into the park from US 191. There are some interesting rock formations there, but not all that different from what I saw in parts of northern Arizona. Given a chance to make the trip again, I'd probably skip it and spend more time in Moab, or near Sedona, AZ. (I flew in/out of Phoenix)

I drove thru Monument Valley when there was a strong wind out of the south, along with sandstorm. What might be an interesting route, if you don't mind driving a gravel road that drops down the face of a mesa, check out Moki Dugway. I stumbled on it by driving Rt 95 west from Blandin then Rt 261 south. It is a gravel road with about 10% grade for 3 miles and sharp (5MPH) switchbacks. Trailers and oversize vehicles are not recommended. I'm not fond of heights and it was kind of a white-knuckle drive, but the view is nice.

07-04-2006, 03:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
dogzilla Junkie Location: New York	Canyonlands, Utah I spent two days at Canyonlands, one at the south park and one at the north park. These are from the south park This rock formation in the south park is called the needles These are from the north park.

07-05-2006, 07:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
JJRousseau Psycho Location: Vancouver, Canada	Great shots. Is there any good mountain biking in the area? __________________ Take from the philosopher the pleasure of being heard and his desire for knowledge ceases.

07-05-2006, 07:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
dogzilla Junkie Location: New York	Thanks. I'm not sure what's available since I don't mountain bike. The north part of Canyonlands is a few miles north of Moab, Utah, which I think is popular with mountain bikers. This link looks like it might be useful. http://www.discovermoab.com/biking.htm

07-05-2006, 05:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
wally Crazy	Excellent pictures, dogzilla. I'll be heading to Canyonlands as part of my Utah/Wyoming trip in early September. I'm planning on going to the Island in the Sky part, and then will be heading south toward Monument Valley. In your opinion, is it worth it to also go to the Needles? I've had some people say it's worth it and others say it isn't all that great. Just curious as to what you think.

07-05-2006, 06:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
dogzilla Junkie Location: New York	I liked Island in the Sky better than the Needles. I didn't see very impressive canyons around the Needles and it's about a 30 mile drive into the park from US 191. There are some interesting rock formations there, but not all that different from what I saw in parts of northern Arizona. Given a chance to make the trip again, I'd probably skip it and spend more time in Moab, or near Sedona, AZ. (I flew in/out of Phoenix) I drove thru Monument Valley when there was a strong wind out of the south, along with sandstorm. What might be an interesting route, if you don't mind driving a gravel road that drops down the face of a mesa, check out Moki Dugway. I stumbled on it by driving Rt 95 west from Blandin then Rt 261 south. It is a gravel road with about 10% grade for 3 miles and sharp (5MPH) switchbacks. Trailers and oversize vehicles are not recommended. I'm not fond of heights and it was kind of a white-knuckle drive, but the view is nice.