Day 46, Tues, Oct 18: BLM lands outside of Goblin Valley Utah to just outside Valley of Gods
We left early this morning working our way towards son’s house in concho/show low area. First stop was Hanksville to hit grocery store and the old mill in Hanksville. David is a diyer/machinist/fixer of all things so he had to see it.
Our route was Utah route 24 to 95 to 191.
Our next stop was Hog Canyon intending to do a small hike there but part of it was under water and I was not about to get wet hiking shoes so we both said, ah, nope.
When left Hanksville a parking lot near Valley of the Gods/route 261 as our destination as we worked our way to our sons in Show Low/concho. When we were close it was decided that we would press on as Mali dog wouldn’t have much fun with her long line in a parking lot and probably a LOT to scrounge there. So through the Rez we went. Our stop at the Burger King in Chinle provided us with 2/two panhandlers…ah NOPE, get a job. I told the second one that social services could help him as he was a bit more persistent. He wanted a ride to Gallup…not going there. Then he wanted food…I had no chips to throw him and nor cash. The Rez also had two dead roadside dogs and about 6 more roamers most likely destined for the same. I REALLY do not like going through there. Most likely will avoid next time. We say this every time
We ended up at the Crystal Palace Gift shop after riding through the Petrified Forst east of Holbrook, AZ. AT 5:30, it was almost full but we did find a suitable spot. Across the road there are paid spots but I could not find how much it was. Someone said you have to go in an ask…but they were closed…supposedly they had electric boxes to unlock.
It was culture shock driving on route 40 as we had not been on an interstate since we left home early September. Also, lots of trucks and the road surface was POOR. We elected to go through the petrified forest to save time and not tolerate trucks. THAT proved to be a pretty rutted paved road as well in too many spots…REALLY needs resurfacing.
It was just about dark/5:30 when we arrived at our overnight parking spot at Crystal Palace.
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