• Petrified Sand Dunes - The red stone forming the walls of many of these structures is known as Wingate Sandstone. Interestingly, this rock was once sand!

Here’s the story: 200 million years ago, winds from the northwest transported vast amounts of fine-grained sand to this area. The sand spread out, forming dunes and settling into the shallow sea. The wind continuously reshaped the sand, eventually layering other sediments on top. Water also played a role, carrying rocks and minerals and depositing them over the sand.

• Take Out Beach - Coming up soon is Take Out Beach. As we approach, you might spot a few paddle rafts, tubes, and kayaks floating down the river. This section of the Colorado River is the most floated in Utah! If you have a boat or flotation device, this is an excellent spot to enjoy it.
• Grandstaff Canyon Trail - Ahead is the Grandstaff Canyon Trail. This moderate hike spans about 5 miles and takes nearly an hour to complete. If you have the time, it’s well worth it — the trail ends at an impressive natural bridge over 200 feet long.

Note: The tour covers over 61 miles, with more than 45 audio stories, and takes about 2-3 hours to complete.

Purchase once, use for a year! Perfect for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

• Hauer Ranch (Moab Horses) - We’re approaching an optional detour to Hauer Ranch. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the ranch, where you can see some famous filming sites and even ride a horse!

• Parriott Mesa - To our left, you’ll see a massive sandstone mesa – it’s hard to miss. That’s Parriott Mesa, stretching over a mile. While it’s a long mesa, it’s also quite narrow. At its narrowest point, it measures only 350 feet. Geologically, this makes it closer to a butte than a mesa.

• Castle Valley - The burst of green ahead indicates we’re nearing Castle Valley. Its lush greenery comes from water flowing down from the surrounding rocks, but the valley’s origin is actually salt!

• Castleton Tower - To our left is a summit with a feature resembling a giant thumb. Do you see it? That’s Castleton Tower, the first major tower climbed by Americans in the area.

• Round Mountain - Notice the squat gray mountain ahead on our right? That’s Round Mountain. Quite a creative name, right? Wondering why it’s not red like the surrounding formations? It’s because it’s made of LAVA! The story began 24 million years ago when magma struggled to bubble up from the earth, creating laccolithic mountains. The magma did escape in a few places, like here at Round Mountain, but it didn’t travel far.

• La Sal Lookout Point - We’re nearing La Sal Lookout Point, offering a stunning view of the mesas and buttes alongside the Colorado River. From this viewpoint, we’ll see certain rock formations more clearly than from the road. One to watch for is the Courthouse Towers, two towering stone columns. They’re not named after a courthouse but after skyscrapers in New York City.

• Warner Lake - We’re approaching an optional detour to Warner Lake, a secluded little lake just five miles off our path. If you’re up for a quick swim or some fishing, this is a great detour, only a 20-minute drive from here.

• Oowah Lake - Coming up is a detour for Oowah Lake, just a 15-minute drive from here. If you enjoy a good hike with a spectacular payoff, lace up your boots because the Oowah Lake to Clarks Lake Trail offers scenic vistas of the Canyonlands region below. Like Warner Lake, this lake is stocked with rainbow trout, so there’s excellent fishing here too.

• Ken’s Lake - Coming up shortly is the turn for Ken’s Lake and Faux Falls. But what is a faux waterfall? Can a waterfall be fake? In reality, Faux Falls is genuine; it’s just man-made by diverting water from the nearby lake. It’s 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 more like a wading pool.

• Geyser Pass Road - To our left stand a trio of mountains. The leftmost is Mount Mellenthin at 12,645 feet. In the center is Mount Peale, the highest peak at 12,726 feet. To the right is Mount Tukuhnikivatz, at 12,482 feet. These are the tallest peaks of the La Sal Mountains. While we’re just admiring the mountains, some adventurers have skied them! But how do they get there?

• Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
• Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
• Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
• Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
• Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
• Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
• Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
• Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!

• Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations

Set off on a self-guided driving adventure through the breathtaking scenery of the La Sal Mountains. Drive along the Colorado River and marvel at the majestic formations of ancient red rock. Experience the thrill of standing on high overlooks and walking beside real dinosaur tracks from millions of years ago! During your journey, you’ll have the chance to pause at hiking trails, explore Wild West filming sites, and much more. Additionally, you’ll discover the intriguing history of this remarkable region.

After booking, be sure to check your email or text messages 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 directions and route from the specified starting point.

Purchase once and use for an entire year! Perfect for extended stays and return visits over the next 12 months.

Please note, this is not an entrance ticket. Verify opening hours before your visit.

• How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
• How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
• Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
• Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
• Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
• Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
• Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car’s stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way.
• For the best experience, please use an iPhone running iOS 15 or later, an Android device running version 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular connectivity, as these are recommended for navigation.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.