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US89 utah to flagstaff

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Woodys, May 10, 2018.

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  1. May 10, 2018 #1
    Woodys

    Woodys Heavy Load Member

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    GOD #### this is one beautiful route.

    Taking it right now, had a hazmat load going from SLC to pheonix. Then I get to drop and hook in pheonix and bring an empty right back up to the shipper. I was really tempted to just drive my truck off into the wilderness and camp out, ahaha.
     
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  3. May 10, 2018 #2
    IluvCATS

    IluvCATS Road Train Member

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    Follow the GPS blindly and take your rig up onto a historic landmark like the Anasazi Cliffs or maybe into Arches National Park!
     
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  4. May 10, 2018 #3
    Snowshoes

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    That is a nice run, I have done it many times. Plenty of areas to stop along the way and get a good nights rest.
     
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  5. May 10, 2018 #4
    Snowshoes

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    Oh yes, always nice places to stop! And the GPS is always a good excuse to head on up to Arches and park near the tunnel....
     
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  7. May 10, 2018 #5
    Woodys

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    All those people who made the news for bringing a tractor trailer into the middle of nowhere, we had it all wrong ... never gave them the credit they deserved. They were due for a 34 and were just sick and tired of the truck stops. Probably did it 100 times before, and when they goofed up that one time they had to make a quick excuse. The gps doesnt have feelings, he's always a good sport about taking the blame! Lol
     
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  8. May 10, 2018 #6
    SteveScott

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    That's a beautiful drive. I've done it a few times. Utah has some of my favorite scenery. Stopped at a rest stop west of Denver on the 70 a couple years ago. Got out and stretched my legs and walked to the edge of a cliff that dropped several hundred feet into what looked like a small Grand Canyon. Nature is amazing.

    I like snapping pics of the scenery and wildlife when the opportunity comes up.

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  9. May 10, 2018 #7
    danny23tx

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    Did that drive not to long ago . Wow some steep grades but beautiful drive for sure . Ended up at a rest stop in the middle of the mountains , very cool drive .
     
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  10. May 11, 2018 #8
    DirtyBob

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    My first trip in a truck was SLC to Phoenix down 89. Nice drive to start a career.
     
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  11. May 14, 2018 #9
    Romeoecho

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    Is it worth the extra 20 miles to stay on 89 rather than taking 89 Alt? I've done the 89A drive a few times and it's been pretty enjoyable but this time of year I would imagine all the RV's and sightseers would make it less enjoyable.
     
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  12. May 14, 2018 #10
    Woodys

    Woodys Heavy Load Member

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    I didnt take the alt. When I looked on the map it looked like the alt route had a ton of curves and stuff, so I figured it would probably be real slow going through there. The main route even had plenty of tourists but at least you get a passing lane every few miles, and besides the small towns and snaking through the mountains it was pretty wide open.
     
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