May 6, 2018
Okay, Moki Dugway is the name of the switchbacks on Highway 261 just north of Mexican Hat, Utah. I give it its own headline because it scared the hell out of me and I feel grateful to have made its crossing. A ranger mentioned that we should go to Muley Point for its spectacular views. The views were indeed spectacular but he didn’t tell us that the switchbacks getting there were insane. We are in an RV so when we approached the sign saying 5 mph switchbacks, 10% grades, max weight 10,000 lbs, RV’s not recommended Arnie and I looked at each other and again at the sign. We were at max recommended weight but felt confident the Mercedes diesel could handle the steep grades. Away we went reaching the point of no return. Attempting to turn around or backing down was impossible. We stayed in 1st and 2nd gear and just kept moving steadily toward the sky. You will have to google Moki Dugway or look at a YouTube video because there are no pictures taken by me. I can still hear Arnie yelling take a video and all I could do was sit, white knuckled in my seat and pray.
Taken from Muley Point – I refused to take another step closer as the sheer cliff walls were calling and I’m not the best with heights.
Back on solid earth spent the night on an abandoned air strip – cost 0
Restless night with dreams of falling. DUH!
OMG, I’m having a panic attack looking at the photos.
Amazing images!
If y’all get up to the Yellowstone area, you gotta do the Beartooth Highway! 😅
Freaking YIKES!!!!!!!!! on this one! I hate hikes, cliff edges, et al! Glad u survived, u crazy teenagers! Love u.
Okay, did what you suggested and watched YouTube video on Moki Dugway…..white knuckles indeed! Tell Arnie you guys can always insert someone else’s video into your scrapbook. HOLY GUACAMOLE!!! It looked really scary….