Moab UT.....Hidden Canyon, Long Canyon, Dome Plateau and Onion Creek

[Brett]

Thursday morning, my parents, Melanie and my daughter Riley and I left around nine with the intentions of taking the Blue Hills Road instead of just I-70 to get to Moab. Taking the 175 exit off I-70, we started out on the road. It had seen better days, with lots and lots of cuts from streams due to the recent rains. This didn't make for the smoothest, or quickest route in, but who cares?

We made our way in, stopping occasionally to let the dog out to play, as well as letting my daughter Riley out, as she has been couped up for too long. 5 year olds get bored

I had decided to try a new trail that I hadn't ever done before, Hidden Canyon Overlook, which ties in with the Dubinkie Well Road. From the guide books I'd read, it was a nice scenic trail with a few challenges. My parents aren't into really difficult trails, nor am I, but I was told that they wanted to use low range It lived up to what I'd hoped for, an easy afternoon drive, very pretty and great to get back out in the Utah desert for.

We made good time, stopping a few more times to have lunch and just get out and not rush the day. The weather was surprisingly good, as it had been the only thing that I worried about. Thursday it was in the mid 50's, with the rest of the weekend only getting warmer.

 

[Brett]

After finishing Hidden Canyon, we took the highway up to the turn off for Dead Horse Point, then down into Long Canyon.

Someone is done with driving for the day....

 

[Brett]

The next day, we decided to do another trail I hadn't done before, Dome Plateau. This starts 30 miles up the river from Moab, right after you cross the bridge.

 

[Brett]

Chips and salsa break

Melanie, wondering why I'm taking a picture of her

End of the road....oh and wild turkeys

 

[Brett]

We took a quick drive up Onion Creek on the way back, as it was still early.

The parents.....and Mr Wilson

 

[ID Bronco]

How did you like the Duratracs? Great looking trip!

 

[PolarXJ]

Nice report and pics. My 5 yr old is actually pretty good with the long hauls. Its my 2 yr old that is the hard one to deal with.

 

[Cherokeester]

I like all those trails, your dog looks kinda thirsty there.

 

[roverrocks]

Awesome, scenic pictures!! There is no end to the scenic places in SE Utah to explore. Thanks.

 

[Brett]

How did you like the Duratracs? Great looking trip!

They did really well. Road noise wasn't bad at all on the highway. I took them down to 13 off road, probably could go a bit lower. They hooked up on everything I took them on, no problems.

 

[bobmed]

Looks like you had a great trip.
Having family along makes it even more fun.

 

[Greg]

Very cool Brett, looks like it was a fun trip. Thanks for sharing!

 

[YOUKNOW]

Is that Chachies salsa I spotted on the tailgate? That is the best stuff! Nice pics too!

 

[Brett]

Is that Chachies salsa I spotted on the tailgate? That is the best stuff! Nice pics too!

Lol yep, it's Chachies. Funny you caught that!

Everyone else, it was a good trip....like Bob said, going with fam is nice! Now we need our own dog