Drive through Scenic Castle Valley

Moab, Utah

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Take a detour and drive through this scenic route as you make your way to Moab.

Going west on Highway 128 towards Moab, take a left onto La Sal Loop Road. And you're there! To get back to Highway 128, simply turn back on the same road. You can also take a right onto Porcupine Ranch Road, meeting at La Sal Loop Road again, eventually reaching Highway 128.

During this drive, you'll catch views of free range cattle and Castleton Tower. You can also see distant mountain ranges and canyon walls. If you decide to get out and photograph Castelton Tower, there are several little cacti plants along the desert floor, so be careful!

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Maggie D

Drive through Scenic Castle Valley

02/27/23

Scenic drive is right! This is a beautiful road right out of town. Don’t skip the Fisher Towers trail!

5.0

Rachael Westergard

Drive through Scenic Castle Valley

08/10/20

Roll down your windows and take in the scenery. Moab has incredible views, and the drive let’s you take it all in.

5.0

Cassidy Adams

Drive through Scenic Castle Valley

03/04/17

I go camping every year in this area and this drive has some pretty beautiful views!

5.0

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