Question for Utah riders...

Amzie · #1 05-31-2008, 10:09 PM

First off I apologize if this seems to be stupid ...

The KOA and Atlas maps I have are sorely lacking & I need to know if I fill up the 4.5 gallon gas tank in Blanding, take 95 to 24 to 12 with Cannonville in my sights, if there are any stretches of road I need to worry about as far as making it to the next gas station. On these maps - there does not appear to be a whole lot in the way of towns in some areas, and I didn't know if I needed to make room for a small container of gasoline to get me to the next station.

Thanks in advance for any help/advice on this run.
~Amzie

drfeelgood · #2 06-01-2008, 07:59 PM

You can fill up in Hanksville (95 & 24 junction) which is 125 miles from Blanding and in Torrey (24 & 12 junction) which is 175 miles from Blanding.

Amzie · #3 06-02-2008, 09:40 AM

Thanks dr ... I have my route planned right thru there - I was just worried that the stations might be spaced a bit far apart.
I still might take a small container with me for the rest of the trip after Torrey ... will have to see how good my mpg is - being packed down and all.

HTRAUD · #4 06-02-2008, 08:28 PM

You should have no problems. I just went through there 2 weeks ago - Torrey to Blanding to Durango.

Amzie · #5 06-02-2008, 08:37 PM

Thanks!!
I will be doing that route in reverse.... and then some. Planning on end stop of the day being the KOA outside of Bryce Canyon.
How long did it take you - hour wise?

Sofa King Fast · #6 06-25-2008, 06:21 PM

Dude that run is fun! if you going this week its going to be about a 100*&nbsp\\; Bryce is sweet! I usually am coming from the other side but i think its about a four and a half hour rip from Blanding to Bryce... I think?

Struens · #7 07-01-2008, 11:17 PM

I will be traveling from Brigham City, Utah down into Salt Lake into Sandy/Provo/Spanish Forks/Price into Green River.&nbsp\\; I assume that I can make that in one day is that correct?
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Are there any road situations that I need to be aware of?
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Do I need to worry about getting gas along the way from Spanish Forks into Price down into Green River?
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Are there any good things to see along the way from Brigham City to Green River?
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Any other information that you would like to share would be great...............................Struens

drfeelgood · #8 07-02-2008, 11:36 AM

Struens - You can make it in one day easily, it's about 240 miles.&nbsp\\; If you fill up in Spanish Fork it's about 130 miles to Green River, you can also fill up in Price if needed.&nbsp\\; As far as things to see on your way, your going to be on I-15 until Spanish Fork, nothing to see here, all city.&nbsp\\; Once onto Hwy 6 you'll be going through the mountains but that is it.&nbsp\\; No landmarks or scenic byways.

Here is a link to check the road conditions, looks like you could experience some delays on Hwy 6.

Struens · #9 07-02-2008, 04:46 PM

drfeelgood,
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Thanks for the information from Brigham City to Green River.&nbsp\\; When you say mountains, what can I expect there in the way of roads?&nbsp\\; In Colorado there are some minor passes and some major passes like Wolf Creek, Red Mountain, Coalbank, etc.&nbsp\\; Which have a lot of curves and slow riding.&nbsp\\; In addition, there is a lot of wildlife to watch out for which slows you down even more..........................Struens

drfeelgood · #10 07-03-2008, 12:23 PM

Struens - No slow riding, no tight curves, If I remember correctly the speed limit is 55.&nbsp\\; And yes, there will be a possibility of wildlife so keep your eyes open.&nbsp\\;