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La Sal Mountain Loop Scenic Drive Self-Guided Audio Tour

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Overview

Embark on a self-guided driving tour through the mesmerizing landscape of the La Sal Mountains. Cruise alongside the Colorado River and admire towering formations of ancient red stone. Stand atop soaring overlooks. And walk alongside real life dinosaur tracks dating back millions of years! As you drive, you’ll have opportunities to stop at hiking trails, Wild West filming locations, and much more. Plus, you’ll get to know the fascinating history of this unique land.

After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point.

New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

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What's Included

  • Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
  • Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
  • Private tour experience for your family, in your own car.
  • No live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Utah 128
Moab, UT 84532, USA

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End point

Flat Pass Rd

This tour will end at Flat Pass Rd, Moab, UT 84532.

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Petrified Sand Dunes

I mentioned that the red stone making up the walls of most of these formations is called Wingate Sandstone. But did you know that this kind of rock used to be sand?Here’s what happened: 200 million years ago, winds from the northwest carried tons of fine-grained sand here. The sand spread out, forming dunes and sinking into the shallow sea. The wind constantly reshaped the sand, and eventually began piling other sediments on top of it. Water also carried these rocks and minerals and deposited them atop the sand.Note: The tour is over 61 miles long, with more than 45+ audio stories, and takes about 2-3 hours to complete.New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
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Take Out Beach (pass by)

Coming up soon is Take Out Beach. As we approach, you might notice a few paddle rafts, tubes, and kayaks floating down the river. That’s because this stretch of the Colorado River is the most floated in Utah! If you’ve brought along a boat or flotation device, this is a great place to take it out for a spin.
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Grandstaff Canyon Trail (pass by)

Coming up ahead is the Grandstaff Canyon Trail. This moderate hike stretches about 5 miles and takes almost an hour to complete. If you have the time to do it, you’ll be richly rewarded — it ends at an impressive natural bridge over 200 feet long.
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Hauer Ranch (Moab Horses) (pass by)

We’re coming up on an optional detour to Hauer Ranch. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the ranch, and once you’re there you’ll have the opportunity to see some famous filming sites and even saddle up a horse!
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Parriott Mesa

If you look to our left, you’ll see a massive sandstone mesa – it’s a little hard to miss. That’s Parriott Mesa, which stretches out more than a mile. While it is a long mesa, it’s also quite narrow. At its narrowest point, it stretches only 350 feet. In geologic terms, that actually makes it much closer to a butte than a mesa.
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Castle Valley (pass by)

That burst of green up ahead tells us we’re approaching Castle Valley. It gets its lush greenery from water flowing down from the surrounding rocks, but the origin of this valley is actually salt!
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Castleton Tower

To our left is a summit with what looks like a giant thumb sticking out the top. Do you see it? That’s Castleton Tower, the first major tower climbed by Americans in the area.
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Round Mountain

See the squat gray mountain coming up ahead on our right? That’s Round Mountain. I know, pretty creative name, right? Are you wondering why it’s not red like the surrounding rock formations? That would be because… it’s made of LAVA! The story began 24 million years ago. Remember, that’s around the time magma was struggling to bubble up out of the earth and creating all those laccolithic mountains. The magma did escape in a few places, like right here at Round Mountain. Except it didn’t get very far.
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La Sal Lookout Point (pass by)

We’re approaching La Sal Lookout Point, offering a tremendous view of the mesas and buttes alongside the Colorado River. From the viewpoint, we’ll be able to see certain rock formations more clearly than we could from the road. One to keep an eye out for is the Courthouse Towers, two towering stone columns. They’re not actually named after a courthouse but after skyscrapers in New York City.
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Warner Lake

We’re approaching an optional detour to Warner Lake, a secluded little lake just five miles out of our way. If you’re up for a quick swim or some fishing, this is a great detour that’s only a 20 minute drive from here.
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Oowah Lake (pass by)

Coming up is a detour for Oowah Lake, which is just a 15 minute drive from here. If you love a good hike that offers a spectacular payoff, lace up your boots because the Oowah Lake to Clarks Lake Trail is serving up scenic vistas of the Canyonlands region below. Like Warner Lake, this lake is also stocked with rainbow trout, so there’s terrific fishing here too.
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Ken's Lake (pass by)

Coming up in a moment is the turn for Ken’s Lake and Faux Falls. But hold on, what is a faux waterfall? Can a waterfall even be fake? In actuality, Faux Falls is real; it’s just made by humans who have diverted water from the nearby lake. But it’s still definitely worth seeing! There’s also a swimming hole at the base of the waterfall, though it’s only three feet deep, so it’s a bit more like a wading pool.
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Geyser Pass Road

To our left stand a trio of mountains. The leftmost is Mount Mellenthin at 12,645 feet. In the center stands Mount Peale, the highest peak at 12,726 feet. And to the right is Mount Tukuhnikivatz, at 12,482 feet. These make up the tallest peaks of the La Sal Mountains. And while we’re just admiring the mountain, there are some adventurers who’ve skied it! But how on Earth do they get there?
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Good value: One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle, not each person separately.
  • More ways to save: Choose a single tour, a nearby bundle, or access to 200+ tours.
  • Download in advance: Download the Tour Guide app by Action and tour while connected to Wi-Fi or a strong cellular signal.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the La Sal Mountain Loop Scenic Drive Self-Guided Audio Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
  • Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
  • Private tour experience for your family, in your own car.
  • Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
  • Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
  • One purchase covers everyone in your car, not per person.
  • Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
  • Access your tour in our separate audio tour app after booking.
  • Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.
  • Just bring your car and phone; the app guides your tour.
  • No live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Easy to use: GPS-triggered audio plays automatically along the route for a hands-free experience.
  • Private tour: Explore in your own vehicle without crowded buses or large tour groups.
  • At your own pace: Start anytime and pause for hikes, picnics, photos, or scenic stops.
  • Works offline: Once downloaded, the tour works using GPS without Wi-Fi or cellular service.
  • Good value: One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle, not each person separately.
  • More ways to save: Choose a single tour, a nearby bundle, or access to 200+ tours.
  • Download in advance: Download the Tour Guide app by Action and tour while connected to Wi-Fi or a strong cellular signal.
  • Follow the route: Begin at the suggested starting point or join anywhere along the route shown in the app.
  • Lifetime access: Preview the tour before your trip and revisit the stories, photos, and details afterward.
  • Supported devices: iPhone with iOS 15+, Android with version 9+, or a GPS-enabled iPad/tablet with cellular capability.
  • The app’s audio will play through your car’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display, while the app’s map will display on your phone. You can connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth to listen to the commentary through the car stereo.

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