Days 5-7 Utah Van Life

Today we hit the road to the Needles District of Canyonlands.

We went over to the Fiery Furnace Overlook. I would like to return to do this hike with a ranger.

To start the drive we stopped in at Moab Coffee Roasters to get some beans. We didn’t pay attention and they ground it for a french press, we use a pour over. Real world problems, the beans are ground to much. We did stop at an adorable bakery for cookies!

The drive to the Needles was spectular. No pictures as I was on free range cattle patrol.

We found the perfect campsite there, loop A site 22.

After settling in, we did a short hike from our campsite over rock to closed campground B.

After lunch we hiked the Cave Spring Trail 1.6 miles. Mike spotted a mule deer hanging out which meant a great deal to us because we were in a sacred Indigenous spot.

We concluded the day with a drive around to admire the sunset off the rocks.

Day 6

Our plan was to hike the 11 mile Chesler Loop trail. Though we said we could bail out at anytime, as this was a hard hike with slot channels, climbing up rocks and ladders. We called the hike at the 3 miles, stopping at the Chesler Park Overlook. Our legs said nope no more, so we turned around. No matter what it was a beautiful trail.

We returned for lunch, had a quick nap and headed out for another hike, Sliprock Trail. 3 miles that again was lovely, but we were so tired that I felt we rushed it.

The night sky was stunning.

Day 7

Time to move on, headed south to Gooseneck State Park.

On our departure we stopped at Newspaper Rock.