Last minute trip Vegas-Monument Valley-GC?
May 25th, 2006, 01:36 PM
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Last minute trip Vegas-Monument Valley-GC?
I somehow managed to get a cancellation at the Grand Canyon for two nights next week. I've never seen Monument Valley, and would like to add it. I have two free days and nights before GC. Could I go from Los Angeles to Las Vegas (more or less) to Monument Valley and end up at GC in that amount of time?
What would be the best routing? Can I drive thru Zion on the way there? Or is this NOT ALLOWEd any more?
Thanks so much.
What would be the best routing? Can I drive thru Zion on the way there? Or is this NOT ALLOWEd any more?
Thanks so much.
May 25th, 2006, 11:23 PM
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You can drive thought Zion on Hwy 9. The dead end road into the canyon is shuttle bus only & is closed to cars in the summer.
Not sure exactly how much time you have.
Los Angeles - Las Vegas - Zion - Monument Valley - S. Rim Grand Canyon - Los Angeles is 1350 miles.
If you only have two days before the Grand Canyon then your itinerary will look like this.
Day 1: Drive Los Angeles to Zion is 430 miles approx. 6 1/2 hours of driving.
Day 2: Spend a few hours in Zion before driving 240 miles approx 5 1/2 hours to Monument Valley, tour Monument Valley
Day 3 Drive to Grand Canyon, S. Rim 180 miles about 4 hour drive, but plan on longer because there are many great scenic overlooks before you reach Grand Canyon Village.
Day 4 Grand Canyon
Day 5 Drive back to Los Angeles 490 miles and about 7 1/2 hours...unless it's a Sunday and then plan on it taking longer. Traffic backs up in Barstow going back to LA on Sundays!
Utahtea
Not sure exactly how much time you have.
Los Angeles - Las Vegas - Zion - Monument Valley - S. Rim Grand Canyon - Los Angeles is 1350 miles.
If you only have two days before the Grand Canyon then your itinerary will look like this.
Day 1: Drive Los Angeles to Zion is 430 miles approx. 6 1/2 hours of driving.
Day 2: Spend a few hours in Zion before driving 240 miles approx 5 1/2 hours to Monument Valley, tour Monument Valley
Day 3 Drive to Grand Canyon, S. Rim 180 miles about 4 hour drive, but plan on longer because there are many great scenic overlooks before you reach Grand Canyon Village.
Day 4 Grand Canyon
Day 5 Drive back to Los Angeles 490 miles and about 7 1/2 hours...unless it's a Sunday and then plan on it taking longer. Traffic backs up in Barstow going back to LA on Sundays!
Utahtea
Jun 2nd, 2006, 09:27 PM
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I've just returned and had a great trip. The best thing about Gouldings was being able to get up at 5:30 am (gulp) Arizona time, drive over to MV, and get in the park before virutally any one else. I had nearly 2 hours where I saw only two other cars, it was wonderful!
At Gouldings I had to stay in "Goulding's House" which is a rather large mobile home, but it did have the view from the living room and a real kitchen. I think "next time" I may approach from the east/north, do a sunset tour, and then stay at the Anasazi Inn.
Brief trip report to come! PS, Thanks for your replies.
At Gouldings I had to stay in "Goulding's House" which is a rather large mobile home, but it did have the view from the living room and a real kitchen. I think "next time" I may approach from the east/north, do a sunset tour, and then stay at the Anasazi Inn.
Brief trip report to come! PS, Thanks for your replies.
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