2009.11.17 19:23
Onion Creek and Thompson Canyon, Moab, Utah Onion Creek and Thompson Canyon Trail, and Castle Valley This is not a well known 4-wheel drive trail. I studied Moab area trails very well but did not know about this trail until we accidentally entered Thompson Canyon trail while looking for the Fisher Towers trail. From Highway 128 at the entrance of Onion Creek Trail, you can see the Fisher Towers only 1-2 miles to the east. This entire trail winds through a spectacular variety of scenery. In the northeastern end of the Castle Valley area, the route commences 19.3 miles east along Utah 128 from the junction of US 191. It starts as Onion Creek Road and then becomes Thompson Canyon Trail as it soon enters the canyon. The trail runs about 21 miles until it meets Polar Mesa Trail. Utah Highway 128 starts at the northern end of the town, Moab, Utah just before US Highway 191 crosses the Colorado River. This highway runs northeast and eventually meets I-70 west of Grand Junction, Colorado. The highway runs along the Colorado River for a while and should be a wonderful scenic drive that runs through the deep canyon carved by the Colorado River. From Onion Creek Road, I saw the beginning of the awesome canyon to the northeast and decided to drive it some day. Onion Creek Road is clearly marked but the marking isn't easy to see. The first half of the trail is graded dirt until the start of the Thompson Canyon Trail. However, the numerous creek crossings mean it is best suited for a high-clearance 4WD vehicle. Do not attempt this route after heavy rain or if thunderstorms are threatening. Onion Creek often washes out, and flash flooding is possible. The second half of the trail is rougher, rocky, and sandy in places. This trail provides respite from Moab’s hot summer temperatures as it climbs over 8,000 feet into the La Sal Mountains. The scenic drive through Castle Valley is enhanced when viewed from high in the mountains. There are other trails nearby that takes you to a high secenic view point. Special Attractions: Trail entrance from Highway 128: 38.7237°N 109.3551°W, Elevation: 4,222 feet (1,287 meters) Some of the information data came from the Internet and "Climb-utah.com" |
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