Sep 18 - Blanding, UT via Rim Rocker

Jethro's been having' a field day since we posted last! He's had more fun than a mosquito in a nudist colony. We're in Sedona as I write, but first I gotta share how we got here. Our original route was a bit circuitous and took us along a scenic journey past many of our favorite spots like Gateway, CO and beautiful highway 141. However, instead of following it down to Naturita, as originally planned, we took a shot cut up to the top of one of those spectacular cliffs alongside Hwy 141. The route has an official name, RimRocker Trail, and actually runs from Montrose, CO to Moab, UT. We did much of the Colorado portion (east of 141) last year. It's fantastic fun!

Black portion marks the Rim Rocker shortcut.

We find the twisty trails up the sides of the rocky escarpments to be the exhilarating part. Once up top, at least in this area, the trail can be just one more bumpy, rocky road. Here's some examples:

Going up...

...going around...

...view of Hwy 141 from the top

Where are the signs: "Road Construction?"

...and coming down

Back on the highway, we were fortunate to encounter a Bighorn ram and his harem.

Guess what's in the bush and guess what's on his mind?

Seven "ladies in waiting."

...blog continued: The Three M's - Moki Dugway - Mexican Hat - Monument Valley

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