Trip out west to Utah

[boogerman]

Planning a trip out to Utah this summer. I have a new RT and was wondering if anyone has taken their street bike down the Burr trail from Boulder Utah to Bullfrog Landing. I don’t mind dirt roads and a little gravel but not fond of a bunch gravel.

 

[riderr1150gsadv]

This video link below should give you an idea on what you will see out there. UT 12 is already a mind-blowing stunner to ride but Burr puts you into the backcountry a bit more. One word of advice, make sure to pack plenty of water and never pass up an opportunity to get fuel even if you have half a tank...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPeAuqCyvrs

 

[utahskies]

Initially, the road is all paved and even with that, the scenery is stunning. As you enter the Capitol Reef Boundary, the road turns to dirt. Some is firmly packed and relatively easy to maneuver. But there are also some switchbacks and soft sand which can be tricky, if not dangerous with street tires. My suggestion is to try it, but not be afraid to call it off and reverse course if it gets too hard to handle. If you are into hiking, there is a trail not far past the park boundary called Upper Muley Twist Canyon, which leads to one of the most scenic views I've ever experienced, overlooking the Waterpocket Fold.

 

[ramble]

Pretty marginal for an RT, and if any rain out of the question. the switchbacks at the fold are dirt also. The bullfrog crossing and ferry are closed as the lake is the lowest seen since 2005. from Boulder you can find 2-3 mi of paving and thats it.

 

[197889]

Did it 2-years ago, wish I had a buddy with me...

The road is a lot of gravel and I thought for sure I was lost several times (though there are no real turn-offs). I had 80-20 tires on and that was okay but if you ride normal RT street tires you'll be pretty tired when you get to the ferry crossing. It was also closed when I did this (the recording said it was open) so I too had to partially back track to the bridge to keep moving east. But I'll do it again...maybe next year.

 

[badge502]

Try to fit in a trip to Escalante Canyon... Really some incredible scenery and awesome roads...

https://utah.com/escalante-canyon

 

[alegerlotz]

This video link below should give you an idea on what you will see out there. UT 12 is already a mind-blowing stunner to ride but Burr puts you into the backcountry a bit more. One word of advice, make sure to pack plenty of water and never pass up an opportunity to get fuel even if you have half a tank...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPeAuqCyvrs

I second UT 12. I rode that after Das Rally in Salt Lake City 2017. The scenery is amazing.