Yet another day on the Uncompahgre

[IntrepidXJ]

Amanda had to go into work today so I decided to head up onto the Uncompahgre and finish some trail I have started before and check out a few new ones. I made a big loop by starting out in Escalante Canyon and following it up onto Love Mesa where I eventually joined Divide Road. I headed down the other side of the plateau through Casto Draw and made my way to Gateway. After fueling up, I headed up Sheep Creek and onto the Dolores Triangle. After looping around through Granite Creek, I headed back home through Glade Park.

It was a good day, and there was even some sun out at times today ;) As usual, here's some photos.

H.A. Smith's cabin
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Escalante Canyon
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Love Mesa
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Headed down Casto Draw
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[IntrepidXJ]

Along the Dolores
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Headed towards Sheep Creek
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There were a number of small and tight switchbacks at the top
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Steamboat Mesa and the La Sals
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Left to Moab (if the Dolores were crossable now)...
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Another great day exploring the Uncompahgre :)

[moab mark]

You need to seriously write a book on the 100 best trails in Southeastern Utah.

Mark

[IntrepidXJ]

You need to seriously write a book on the 100 best trails in Southeastern Utah.

Mark

I need to drive them all first, so I know which ones are the best....I'm still working on that part ;)