Moab Area Part II
This really summarizes the remainder adventures in Moab. It includes drives through the surrounding mountains, Moab rocks and NP's. Hikes to more remote but very beautiful arches. A Drive: The La Sal Mountains lie SE of Moab and have peaks over 12,000 ft. As you can see snow still covered the higher elevations in May. There is a ~ 60 mile around and through the mountains, unfortunately part of the road was closed for repairs. We made do for a Sunday drive. Looking down on the valley floor as gained elevation. You can see the dust and smog in the air. The higher elevation vegetation in the rocks. Even "Arches" up-here, see hole through rock in upper middle. Pinhook Valley Driving on Sand Flat Road which takes you back to the main highway north of Moab. S ee the swirl in the sandstone. Paddle bikers love the ride across this terrain. A Hike: ...