High Desert & Red Rocks: Palmdale to Vernal
Cross the vast Great Basin and Colorado Plateau on this three-day journey. From the stark beauty of Nevada's high desert to the dramatic red rock spires of Utah, you will experience the iconic landscapes of the American West.
- Red Rock Canyon State Park
- Cathedral Gorge State Park
- Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum
Mojave Crossing and Tonopah Mining History
Palmdale City Center
Palmdale City Center, Palmdale, California, US
Red Rock Canyon State Park
Red Rock Canyon State Park, Cantil, California, US
Fossil Falls
Fossil Falls, Little Lake, California, US
Tonopah City Center
Tonopah City Center, Tonopah, Nevada, US
The Great Basin and Slot Canyon Spires
Old Tonopah Cemetery
Old Tonopah Cemetery, Tonopah, Nevada, US
Cathedral Gorge State Park
Cathedral Gorge State Park, Panaca, Nevada, US
Cedar City Center
Cedar City Center, Cedar City, Utah, US
Utah High Corridor to Dinosaurland
Fremont Indian State Park and Museum
Fremont Indian State Park and Museum, Sevier, Utah, US
Helper Historic District
Helper Historic District, Helper, Utah, US
Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum
Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum, Vernal, Utah, US
Vernal City Center
Vernal City Center, Vernal, Utah, US
- Fuel management is critical; several segments in Nevada and Eastern Utah have no services for over 80 miles.
- High desert temperatures can fluctuate 40 degrees between day and night; carry layers and extra water.
- Watch for livestock and wildlife on open range roads, particularly at dawn and dusk.
- Day 1: 5h 14m driving â plan rest stops
- Day 3: 5h 56m driving â plan rest stops