Bryce Canyon N.P. Ride

cactusjack · 05-10-2012, 01:15 AM

I have been asked to help plan a ride for the Southwest Rally and have been kicking around a couple of ideas. I'd like to get some input if you don't mind.

The ride is from Kanab to Bryce Canyon Nat'l Park. The distance between the two points is 79 miles. About 1.5 hours of easy riding.

Option 1 (171 miles) is just an out and back, with a detour to the town of Panguitch for lunch.

http://g.co/maps/s46hs

Option 2 (236 miles) is about as much of a loop as I can make the ride. We'll stop for lunch in Panguitch. Southern Utah is a vast area and rugged mountains and canyons mean roads are scarce. You will not be disappointed by the scenery.

http://g.co/maps/trcy9

I'd like to hear from those who plan to attend the rally on which route is preferred.

ballast · 05-10-2012, 01:49 AM

I would probably be more interested in seeing more of Bryce than riding a big circle.

Sin City Stan · 05-10-2012, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ballast

I would probably be more interested in seeing more of Bryce than riding a big circle.

We have been to Bryce and travelled that loop before. We're willing to to it again.

As far as seeing Bryce, a couple stops at scenic overlooks will show you the wonder of the canyon. If you want ot spend some time there and SEE the canyon that means hiking to the bottom and making a day of it. The hike down is easy. Hiking back up isn't.

I hate hikes that start down hill.

blowndodge · 05-10-2012, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ballast

I would probably be more interested in seeing more of Bryce than riding a big circle.

Wait until you get back to the hotel Charlie. Then you and bryce can spend the entire day together!

cactusjack · 05-10-2012, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by blowndodge

Wait until you get back to the hotel Charlie. Then you and bryce can spend the entire day together!

Bryce Canyon isn't like Yellowstone or Yosemite where you drive through it. It's sort of a big bowl full of "hoodoos" or rock formations carved by erosion. There are overlooks where you look down into the canyon, or some people like to hike down into it (not me, I did enough hiking in the Marines).

usranger74 · 05-10-2012, 01:16 PM

I like option two.

blowndodge · 05-10-2012, 01:28 PM

You and charlie snuggling with bryce???

Dave · 05-10-2012, 02:42 PM

I wish I was going. I've always wanted to visit the Hawaiian islands.

**Jared** · 05-10-2012, 04:40 PM

Option two gets my vote.

Bryce is pretty much a drive in, look at the view, drive out.

landman · 05-10-2012, 06:18 PM

option two would be my preferance.

collinr · 05-10-2012, 08:03 PM

Awesome country there no doubt.

ballast · 05-10-2012, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by blowndodge

Wait until you get back to the hotel Charlie. Then you and bryce can spend the entire day together!

Damn It! I really need to re-read stuff before I submit it.

Butt, once you do bryce you'll know how nice...

blowndodge · 05-10-2012, 08:21 PM

He says your "hung like rice!"

ballast · 05-10-2012, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by blowndodge

He says your "hung like rice!"

Option 2 it is.

**markclark57** · 05-10-2012, 09:08 PM

Option 2 is my vote. More miles = more scenery (not just the same road both ways).

05-10-2012, 01:15 AM	#1
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05-10-2012, 01:49 AM	#2
ballast Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orting, WA Posts: 1,394	I would probably be more interested in seeing more of Bryce than riding a big circle. __________________ Charlie "Ballast" Krogh 2005 1600 Nomad "Tangerine Dream" VBA #999 VROC #29355
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05-10-2012, 01:16 PM	#6
usranger74 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: La Vista, NE Posts: 4,060	I like option two. __________________ Bill (usranger74) Blake 2016 Goldwing VBA # 1505
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blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	You and charlie snuggling with bryce??? __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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05-10-2012, 04:40 PM	#9
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Option two gets my vote. Bryce is pretty much a drive in, look at the view, drive out. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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05-10-2012, 02:42 PM	#8
Dave Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Itchycoo Park Posts: 3,422	I wish I was going. I've always wanted to visit the Hawaiian islands.
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05-10-2012, 06:18 PM	#10
landman Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: wheatland,wy. Posts: 3,642	option two would be my preferance. __________________ bob wittman VBA # 745 COG #11621 wheatland,wy. rallies-custer 09,kalispell 10,crescent city 11,kanab 12,estes park 13,orifino 14.,red lodge 16 2015 ninja 1000 abs 2014 concourse 14 2012 concourse 14-sold 2011 vaquero-sold 2008 nomad-sold 2005 classic-sold
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05-10-2012, 08:03 PM	#11
collinr Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 121	Awesome country there no doubt.
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blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	He says your "hung like rice!" __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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05-10-2012, 09:08 PM	#15
markclark57 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,108	Option 2 is my vote. More miles = more scenery (not just the same road both ways). __________________ 2006 Vulcan 1600 Classic "George III" (Patricia's) 2006 Vulcan 1600 Nomad "Grace" (Mark's) Mark Clark VBA #1619 TaibhseDaid@Gmail.Com "Irish" @ Maricopa County Chapter of B.A.C.A. Phoenix, AZ
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