Valley of the Gods 17 Mile Loop Road
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.ย. 2024
- This video contains sped up dashcam footage of traveling the 17 mile Valley of the Gods loop drive west to east. The area is located in southern Utah near the more famous Monument Valley.
Nothing exciting but may be helpful for those wanting to get a look at the terrain and road through the place before venturing in. We drove it in our 20 foot almost 8 foot wide 2WD F350 dually truck.
The road is a little rough, narrow and curvy but the scenery is spectacular. The land is BLM and has many spots to pull over and camp in. Access and camping are free. www.blm.gov/st...
Watch the weather as during wet times the washes may flood, and the dirt can get muddy.
Long RVs and folks towing trailers need to beware of many steep, sharp dips through dry washes especially coming in from the west entrance off Highway 261. Towards the middle sections, the road is quite narrow with tight curves.
Off Highway 163 to the east has some larger RV accessible campsites and less drastic dips. We were able to tow our 30-foot fifth wheel in 4 1/2 miles coming from that direction.
See my blog post, photos and video from 2 years ago for more camping information - www.loveyourrv....
Information on my Garmin Dashcam - www.loveyourrv....
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Looks like some good camping spots along the way. So you say not good for a 34 ft RV ?. Good video stay safe
Coming in from the east off highway 163 you can get in about 5 miles before the washes get a little too steep maybe. My friend got his almost 40-foot fifth wheel in there, he dragged bum a little bit here and there - here is some photos and another video from camping there - www.loveyourrv.com/boondocking-fun-in-the-valley-of-the-gods-utah/
So maybe a 25 footer (30 foot bumper to ball) might be OK? All these new things to learn and watch for.
I've ridden this road several times by motorcycle. In a couple of months it will be in a 25' Phoenix Cruiser towing a Samurai. I'm thinking I should be good the entire route with this rig?
This was handy to scout for camp spots, looks like there is a good choice.
Best music ever.
I drive past this road 4 times a year on my way to Colorado... one time I started in, but the first large dip was flooded so I didn't try to go any farther because I was alone... but after watching this video, I really want to return!! Would love to hike this area!! Thanks so much for sharing.
Great place to hike for sure!
Thank you Ray for the wonderful video. I will be putting it on my bucket list. Be safe.
You've done it again! You answered my question about the road conditions by showing this video. Another pin in our google map for 2018. Safe travels!
Cool!
What a beautiful spot! I want to go there. Add it to my bucket list. Thanks!
It's beautiful Ray! Cant wait to retire! Thanks for the video!!!
This whole area is incredible!
Sure is! :)
Loved it!! And also loved your choice of music! Great job, Ray!! Thank you.
Thanks, had to look for a piece that would last the video length. :)
argh! I want the end of the symphony movement! :-) :-) Good video. Thank you for sharing.
Ray, thanks so much for the video. We were in Mexican Hat 5.5 years ago in a sedan and didn't take the loop. Thanks for filling in that missing piece of our vacation. Bill Mack from SC.
You're welcome. :)
great video and awesome music choice...thank you
you also truly managed to capture the colors!
Great, thanks Ray, keep the videos going
Beautiful! Depending on the weather, will be riding through there this coming week. Your video was very helpful, thank you! Ode to Joy indeed =)
Loved the music while viewing your road trip.
Awesome video, thanks for sharing. I will have to admit that I did have to hit mute when the singing started. LOL
I do enjoy learning from you,
Thank You!
Always interesting! Thanks so much for all the effort!
I’d like to camp out there! Thinking about doing a day drive from Moab tomorrow and coming back
Nice time of year to visit, have fun!
Wow that was great, we went to Monument Valley and couldn't make it off road there, back then we had a class C. missed the valley of the Gods. Next time. BTW when we went to Goulding's it had a camp store and 30 sites, $10 or &15 a night with hook ups. It was in a box canyon absolutely a beautiful spot. I guess things have changed but the scenery is still spectacular
We've filled fresh water and dumped tanks at Gouldings, nice little spot for sure.
I almost expected to see my RV in your video! This is a great place, and compared to the loop through Monument Valley, a joy to drive. So much smoother road and far less traffic. I'm searching for clippity clop music to add to my video f this area, LOL. I can't help but feel like I'm in a western movie here, and the night sky is fantastic!!! Thanks for the tour.
Yeah, just like an old John Wayne movie. :)
Speaking of that, there was a Japanese film crew here yesterday!!
My backyard. ..again mustve went when the dirt roads were grated cuz its usually potholes, corigated roads and tough to cross the gully areas due to rain. Its been a while since been up cedar mesa area. ✌🌍🚙
They must fix them up for tourist season I guess.
Great video and audio! Love me some Ludwig Van!
I'm not noticing but did anybody you pulled over for give you a courtesy wave ? If not that's ignorant ! PS looks like god's country ! beautiful.Thank you for posting.Also what time of year was this ,maybe going in Sept. 2019
Yes, most do as far as I can tell, sometimes it's hard to see in windows these days with all the tinting. We were there at the end of March. Find more info and video footage here - www.loveyourrv.com/goosenecks-state-park-utah/ and here - www.loveyourrv.com/boondocking-fun-in-the-valley-of-the-gods-utah/ Cheers, Ray
Whats the lap record?
It's a good thing The Ann doesn't get car sick
I felt like I was riding in the truck with you...great views, music and company! A+ Ray!
Thanks, glad you liked the footage. Cheers!
Love your choice of music!
I realize this is a clueless question, but I'm clueless. :-) how do you get from this road to the boondocking spots in your other video? I assume you don't just go tearing off road through the scrub looking for a flat spot...
Most of the camping sites have a small side road leading into them, you are only suppose to camp on previously disturbed ground. If you check out sat views of an area you can usually see the camp spots - www.google.com/maps/@37.2924843,-109.8181465,300m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!7m1!2e1
Ray, some of the dips and switchbacks look iffy even for a long wheelbase dually pickup truck! But great views from the dash. Thanks for sharing!
There is one that is a little dicey, the rest are not bad. I will be there in 3 weeks for the 4th time. Love it.
Love the gps from Garmin on the screen. Thanks. Are Another Great Video! Hi Angie, are you resting today? Keep up the great work. Be safe and happy camping.
She had a day off. :)
The hiding place of Airwolf.
What happens if you get a flat tire or your car breaks down? How much food and water do you keep on hand, enough to last how long...a couple of days...a week?
We usually travel with a few days worth of emergency food and water at all times, more if we are going off grid quite far. But the drive depicted in this video is not a problem as far as being stranded, the roads are well traveled and folks are camped all over the place, plus most of it is within cell range. Cheers! Ray
Love Your RV: Thanks for the info. I guess the early settlers did the same thing, in their wagon trains heading across to the west. I don't travel, because I know I'd never want to come back, to see all those sights, to be there, and to have only a memory of it to hold in your mind. I lived in Idaho for six months, while they were training me to work on a nuclear submarine. Idaho Falls was a nice little place by the Snake River. Went to Hell's Half Acre...it was interesting...but it's just a memory now...
Your description says you're traveling east to west when, in fact, you're traveling west to east. ~W109.93246 to ~W109.81484.
Thanks
@@LoveYourRV No problem. I was just camping at the base of Castle Butte 4 weeks ago (37°18'54.8"N 109°51'07.5"W), and wanted to re-live the drive through VoG by watching your video - and got confused thinking it was E to W. :)
Headed there next week, is the road rough riding for a dully?
Hard to say as conditions are variable. Its a dirt and gravel road that gets regraded every once in a while. I didn't find it too bad when we have visited but if its had a lot of traffic between grading it could get beat up and wash boarded. Also, rain could play a roll, could get torn up with flash flooding and be a mess until they regrade it. Cheers, Ray
@@LoveYourRV How was the Cell Service. we have Verizon.
Also where did you get water and then dump?
Pretty sketchy and weak as far as I remember it with all the canyon walls and rock formations.
We used Goulding's Monument Valley RV Park they had a fee for dump and fill.
another great vid ray...I assume that before much longer you will be heading back to BC for the summer could you maybe throw some spots on a vid for all us lower 48ers who might wanna go up Canada way
Thanks, yup, heading back soon. :)
Here are a few vids from the area we like to love to summer at on Vancouver Isand
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Ray, thanks for taking me through the loop. I enjoyed your video. Question about camping etiquette... Is it expected that only one RV would stop in a particular turnout? or, if you think there is room for two, you can also set up beside another? Example, the spot you had previously camped at the 4:20 mark. It looked like it may be big enough for several campers, but do people expect that its only 1 per area?
I guess it depends. There are quite a few pullouts some can hold several rigs others just one. Nothing is stopping you from pulling in its a free for all, but I guess it would be common courtesy to stop and ask if they minded. I'm sure if it was really busy folks would understand and likely will make new friends. :)
Dang, got to go. Thanks! What time of year do you recommend and are there a lot of camping spots not to far off the road to get a class c. Love the music.
Spring and fall, too cold in the winter and too hot in the summer. Best spots for a Class C would be in from the eastern entrance off highway 163, there are several close to there.
Here is a photo I took of a Class C camped, taken from highway 163 - www.loveyourrv.com/wp-content/gallery/goosenecks-state-park/Valley-of-the-Gods-Utah-1.jpg
Thank you sir.
Spectacular! And love the music! I did see a couple of cars in this video. I have a front wheel drive mini van. I'm concerned about ground clearance. Will my van be able to handle this road?
Shouldn't have a problem. Times I've been there I've seen small cars like Prius navigating it. One caveat though is this is a dirt road and if the area gets rain it can wash out. So it can change from time to time. But they seem to keep it well graded from what I've seen.
Good video Ray
This video is only about 12 minutes.. does it take only 12 minutes to drive the entire length of the road?
No, the video was sped up and some boring parts removed, takes about a half hour or so.
Wow that is awesome scenery. I recommend slowing the video down to original so I can enjoy all of the beauty maybe make it in several parts. But I just slowed it down on my TH-cam settings so its all good.
This vid was just trying as much as the road to people as I could so they get a feel for driving it without it being 45 minutes long. I have photos and video from 2 years ago with a closer look at the scenery and camping. :) www.loveyourrv.com/boondocking-fun-in-the-valley-of-the-gods-utah/
Looks like your ready for Baja.
Thanks you for your video. Last time I was there with my sedan and it was getting dark, so I didn't do this drive. Seems like this road is sedan friendly.
Yes, don't need much clearance I've seen smaller cars driving the loop. I'd only be concerned after a rain, washes may get flooded and road muddy in spots.
Of cause weather permitted. :) Look forward to visit it.
ray thanks for the tour nice scenery MY TURN IS COMING ( SOON)
When you get time, could you give an update on your Champion Generators? Are they still going strong?
Yup, still going strong. I did an update on them last year - www.loveyourrv.com/champion-generator-review-5-years-use/
I also just received a product for review that is a tent for running them in bad weather. www.gentent.com/
Going to give it a try heading up the Oregon coast in a few weeks.
a 20' RPod should be ok....?
When I was there it would have been but is a road that changes all the time due to seasonal washouts and regrading so can't say for sure.
Ever see any larger wildlife in there?
There are cows, there is a ranch nearby and the cows wander through. Saw lots of rabbits so imagine there are coyotes around and maybe the mountain lions.
Hi, Ray! The Wife and I have been enjoying your videos for quite some time. I'm in awe at your stills and video pan's. Just saw your alien Hatchery video, lol They really do look like alien eggs! Anyway, I was really concerned when the sun was going down that you'd be walking back in the dark. Has this ever happened? All I could think about was having to spend the night out there! And what would you do if you dropped your GPS and broke it out there? :-O
Awesome, nice to hear.
I have a good sense of direction so have never had many problems. In the Bisti Badlands spot, if you follow the setting sun, you will eventually hit the main highway. The also was a large plant of some kind that had a bright light right in the path of our trailer. I never trust a GPS completely and always make note of landmarks. :) Cheers! Ray
I will be the odd man here, wasn,t that a waste of gas and what if you broke down?
About $2.50 worth of diesel. We have a really reliable truck with dually rear tires, we can blow 3 tires and still drive. We were at the most 9 miles from a highway and lots of vehicles coming and going. Anyway, a little adventure is good for the soul. Cheers!
Wait! I saw John Wayne riding on Trigger through there! I figured it out. There are about 8 - 12 people who go around thumbs down on TH-cam. Knucklehaids.
Your Indy 500 imitation is not needed. If you must do it, just edit those parts out.
I would caution anyone driving this trail in anything less than a Subaru or Jeep type vehicle against being on this trail if it is wet.
Also, if you have low facias on your vechicle, I urge you to be extra cautious. Even in good weather, the road can be rough and can rip the front of your car off.
I see very few places to pull over for pics
Not really a big problem. its not a high traffic road and in many spots two vehicles can easily pass, so just stop and take some pics. :)
+1 für die deutsche Musik :)
:)
I've got this strange urge to watch die hard now 🙄
So much of "nothing" beautiful in its own right!