Though Arches National Park is the better known destination at Moab, it is not the better park. Canyonland is vast like the Grand Canyon with stunning vistas and you can drive your car (or ride your motorcycle) through many areas in the bottom of the canyons. Did I mention the vistas were stunning?
The first picture in the album below is probably the most iconic around Canyonlands, but is actually from Dead Horse Point State Park which is positioned just outside of Canyonlands National Park. When exploring the interior of Canyonlands, you come across lots of interesting formations including this ‘rectangular’ arch called Musselman Arch. You may have to look at the photo and focus to see the empty space.
In the midst of the desert rocks, though you will see vegetation along the rugged roads at the bottom of the canyons, you don’t find many trees. I really only saw this one over the many hours I spent by myself in the dry landscape.
I wasn’t always alone. On occasion, a group of riders who came from all over the world would tear down the road on their rented dirt bikes. Some said that they trailered their bikes from states away rather than ride in as I did.
The area was too vast for me to explore in one day. In fact, I could ride through the available roads for a week and not see everything. I hope you enjoy the pics.
