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Hwy 191 Rock Springs to Moab?

Trigger_Happy
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Anyone have experience with hwy191? Maps show lots of it as "scenic byway", and that can sometimes mean big RV's not recommended.

It is the most direct route from Rock Springs, Wy. to Moab, UT. so I'm tempted to try it. ??

Also kinda early in spring still if high mountain driving involved?

Thanks for replies.
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Trigger_Happy
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OK about that "it's a piece of cake" route 191. Road is in good condition BUT it's over 8300'elevation, and coming down the Utah side has 9% grades, with 9 switchback turns.

Probably not even possible without a good exhaust brake.

Doable but sure keeps your undivided attention all the way!

Vernal, UT. is nice, has lots to see and do. KOA is nice.
2012 Discovery 40X 380hp ISC.
Toad is a 2014 Jeep Wrangler JK

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Busskipper wrote:
Trigger Happy wrote:
Anyone have experience with hwy191? Maps show lots of it as "scenic byway", and that can sometimes mean big RV's not recommended.

It is the most direct route from Rock Springs, Wy. to Moab, UT. so I'm tempted to try it. ??

Also kinda early in spring still if high mountain driving involved?

Thanks for replies.


Your Route is fine - If you have a few days this might be fun.

Hard to not stop and enjoy Flaming Gorge or Dino NM when you have the chance.

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I'll second that route. We've been on it a couple of times and it's a very pleasant route. And, I also would recommend the Flaming gorge checkout. There's a couple of nice campgrounds right above it that you can base camp and then take the toad down and round the gorge. We've been on the 191 for many of its miles with our 36' coach, towing either our Jeep or our truck with our Honda Goldwing in the back and, it's always been just fine.
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Busskipper
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Trigger Happy wrote:
Anyone have experience with hwy191? Maps show lots of it as "scenic byway", and that can sometimes mean big RV's not recommended.

It is the most direct route from Rock Springs, Wy. to Moab, UT. so I'm tempted to try it. ??

Also kinda early in spring still if high mountain driving involved?

Thanks for replies.


Your Route is fine - If you have a few days this might be fun.

Hard to not stop and enjoy Flaming Gorge or Dino NM when you have the chance.

One More Option,
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Trigger_Happy
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Ok good I like cake! 🙂

Thanks guys.
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Executive45
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We came in 191 and left using 128. Both roads were well maintained and easy. We are in a 45' rig with tow....Dennis
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It was a piece of cake in 2017.
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