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Muley Point

Muley Point

Photo by Bob Fagley

From Mexican Hat, the quick way up to the Muley Point, a Steep Gradepanoramic overlook of southeast Utah, is by way of Moki Dugway Scenic Backway. The gravel road winds its way, back and forth, taking courageous travelers up the face of a 1,000 foot mesa cliff face. From the top, a birds eye view shows the San Juan River Goosenecks, Monument Valley, Valley of the Gods and Alhambra.
Was it worth the trip? You Bet!! Now, for the trip back down . . . at a 10% grade it's one of the steepest grades anywhere! Forget the guardrails, they would just take up valuable road surface.


 

 

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