Saturday, August 18, 2012

Federal Highway Report August 18 2012 00:40:20pdt

Park Shuttle
Ride With Us!
Bryce Canyon is one of many busy national parks that has a mass
transit system to minimize vehicle congestion and the resulting
impacts that jeopardize the very things we all treasure about national
parks. Although using our shuttle system is NOT mandatory, by riding
our buses you will show usthat you support our efforts to keep our
parking lots from growing any larger, to keep our pure air as clean as
possible, and to provide enough room in our little park for everyone
to experience the magic ofBryce Canyon.
How to use the Shuttle
Using the Bryce Canyon Shuttle is easy and convenient. If you are not
staying overnight inside the park ateither the Bryce Canyon Lodge or
North or Sunset Campground , we strongly encourage you to leave your
vehicle outside the park. Please park and board the shuttle at the
Shuttle Staging area (near Ruby's Inn) or at Ruby's Campground. To
make planning yourvisit even easier, you can also take a trip on our
Shuttle eTour before you arrive.
There is no extra fee to use the shuttle system in the developed area
as indicated by the stops listed below. Paying your $25 entrance fee
to Bryce Canyon entitles you to unlimited use of the Bryce Canyon
Shuttle buses. AnnualPasses waive the entrance fee to not only this
park but all other National Park Service Areas and other Federal lands
that may have fees, across the entire country. If you do not already
have one of these annual passes they can be purchased at the entrance
to the park.
Bryce Canyon Shuttle 2011
The 2011 Bryce Canyon Shuttle runs May 6th through October 9th. The
shuttle begins operation at 8 a.m., and the last bus leaves Bryce
Point at 7:20 p.m. and the park Visitor Center at 7:40 p.m. (Mountain
Daylight Time). Route duration is about 50 minutes, not including
stops at facilities and overlooks. Check here for a special tour.
Bryce Canyon Shuttle Stops/Route Sequence
1. Shuttle Staging Area
2. Ruby's Inn
3. Ruby's Campground (Southbound only/along Main Road/does not enter campground)
4. Bryce Canyon Visitor Center
5. Sunset Campground (Southbound/on main road/does not enter campground)
6. Bryce Point
7. Inspiration Point
8. Sunset Campground (Northbound/on main road/does not enter campground)
9. Sunset Point
10. Bryce Canyon Lodge
11. Sunrise Point (General Store & High Plateau Inst. are nearby)
12. North Campground Trailer Drop-off
13. Bryce Canyon Visitor Center
14. Shuttle Staging Area
Intervals between shuttle buses for the summer of 2010:
Time Interval
8:00 - 10:00 AM (MDT) 20 minutes
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (MDT) 10-15 minutes
5:00 PM - 7:40 PM (MDT)
30 minutes
The last shuttle leaves Bryce Point at 7:20 PM (MDT), exiting the park.
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Shuttle Bus
2011 Rainbow Point Shuttle Tour
Bryce Canyon National Park offers adaily guided tour to Rainbow Point,
free of charge, from May to October, twice daily (at 9:00 AM and 1:30
PM).
Operated by the Bryce Canyon Shuttle, this 3.5 hour round-trip tour
covers 40 miles with stops along many of the park's scenic viewpoints.
Reservations are required and can be made in person at the shuttle
offices at Ruby's Inn, Ruby's Campground, the Shuttle Parking and
Boarding Area, or by calling 435-834-5290between the hours of 8:00 AM
and 7:00 PM. Reservations can be made up to 24 hours in advance. Buses
will hold upto 45 passengers. Unclaimed spaces will be filled on a
first-come, first-served basis.
Passengers can board at any of six shuttle boarding areas: Ruby's Inn,
Ruby's Campground, Shuttle Parking and Boarding Area (across the road
from Ruby's Inn), Bryce Canyon Lodge, North Campground and Sunset
Campground. There will be approximately eight stops at thescenic
viewpoints in the southern section of the park. Visitors are advised
to dress appropriately for the weather and bring lunch, snacks, water,
etc.
This tour is ideal for backpackers wanting to be dropped off at any of
the park's backcountry trailheads. If backpackers wish to be picked
upfollowing a backcountry hike, it is important that they adhere to
the scheduled pickup times and locations.
Following are answers to some of the most commonly asked
questionsabout the shuttle:
*. Is a shuttle really needed? Duringthe summer, much of the magic of
Bryce Canyon is lost when visitors spend time waiting in lines to
enter parking lots, circling parking lots looking for empty spaces, or
fighting traffic in congested areas. There is one parking space for
every four cars entering the park. Other alternatives considered, such
as enlarging parking areas or limiting the number of visitors in the
park, have their own negativeconsequences.
*. Can I get on and off the shuttle at different stops? Yes, but only
at designated stops. The shuttle serves the park's main amphitheater
with stops at the Shuttle Staging Area near Ruby's Inn, Ruby's
Campground, Bryce Canyon Shuttle Building/Parking, Bryce Canyon
Visitor Center, Sunset Point, Sunset Campground, Bryce Point,
Inspiration Point, Bryce Canyon Lodge, Sunrise Point and North
Campground.
Shuttle System
Introduction
In 1997 visitation was 2.4 million and increasing. The shuttle system
was established to eliminate trafficand parking problems, protect
vegetation, and restore tranquility to Zion Canyon.
The Springdale Shuttle stops at six locations in Springdale. The Zion
Canyon Shuttle stops at eight locations in the park. The transfer
between loops is made at the Zion Canyon Visitor Center. You may geton
and off as often as you like. Riding the shuttle is free.
2012 Shuttle Season
In 2012 the Zion Shuttle System will begin operations in Zion
Canyonand the town of Springdale on April 1 and will run through the
end of October 2012.
Private vehicles are allowed to driveon the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive
from November through the end of March. From April 1 through the end
of October access to the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive is by shuttle bus
only. Registered guests at ZionLodge are allowed to drive non-stopto
the lodge.
2012 Shuttle Schedule
How to use the shuttle
Avoid parking hassles. Parking is limited inside Zion. You may park in
the town of Springdale and ride the town shuttle to the park. Look for
the ''Shuttle Parking'' signs throughout town. If you are staying at a
lodge or motel, simply leave your car there and ride the town shuttle
to the park. The parking lot at the Zion Canyon Visitor Center
commonly fills by mid-morning. Tuneyour radio to 1610 AM for
additional information. Click here for a map of Shuttle Stops in
Springdale
Take Your Time
Buses run frequently throughout the day, as often as every seven
minutes. You do not need to rush tocatch one. Take your time to plan
your visit. Use the exhibits outdoors and the information inside at
the Zion Canyon Visitor Center to make the most of your time. Ranger
presentations at the Zion Human History Museum are a great way to
learn more about the park before you ride the shuttle up canyon. The
bookstore has maps and publications that can augment your visit.
What To Bring
For a day trip on the shuttle, you should take:
*.
Water/Snacks-Walking Shoes/Map
*.
Sunscreen/Hat/Sunglasses
*.
Camera/Binoculars
*.
Dress for the weather and bring everything you need for a day in the park.
*.
Be sure to bring your Interagency Pass or Park Entry Receipt for
re-entry into the park.
Please
*.
No eating or smoking on the bus
*.
Beverages other than water are not allowed
*.
Pets are not allowed on the shuttle buses
Free buses run from early morning to late evening as often as every
seven minutes.
Buses are wheelchair accessible.
Times and intervals change with theseasons. Current schedules are
posted at each shuttle stop, the Visitor Centers, and in your park
guide.
UTAH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
TRAFFIC OPERATIONS CENTER
This list is limited to UDOT's numbered State Routes, and does not
include any local county or forest roads.
Note: This report does not include temporary incident road closures.
Check the "Emergency Alerts" and"Road Conditions Alerts" links on the
CommuterLink home page for active temporary road closures.
Updated: Thursday, August 09, 2012
SR 14 milepost 5 to 22
OPEN
Beginning August 3 at 5 pm, the road will remain open all hours for
access through the canyon.
SR 35 Wolf Creek Pass
Francis to Hanna – Milepost 12 to 35 OPEN
SR 39 Monte Cristo
East of Ogden – Milepost 37 to 55.5. OPEN
SR 65 East Canyon
Northeast of Salt Lake City – Milepost 3 to 13.2 OPEN
SR 92 American Fork Canyon / Alpine Loop
Milepost 14 to 22.5 OPEN
Snow-rated tires are required from November through March from US-189
at Milepost 27 to Aspen Grove at Milepost 22.
SR 148 Cedar Breaks
East of Cedar City – Milepost 0.2 to 19 OPEN
SR 150 Mirror Lake Highway
OPEN
SR-153 Mt. Holly Junction Road
Milepost 12 & 14 is Closed by FHWA Central Federal Lands. There is no
passage between I-15 and US 89 on this road. Use Forest Service dirt
road 137 (Kent's Lake Road) as an alternative passage through the
canyon. Contact www.cflhd.gov/beaver for further information.
CLOSED
SR 224 Guardsman Pass
Park City to Midway
OPEN
SR 190 Guardsman Pass
Big Cottonwood Canyon (SR-190/Brighton) to Park City (Junction with SR 224) OPEN
Lake Powell Ferry
Open for the season. OPEN
* These roads are generally closed between October and May each year.
Some roads may remain closeduntil June.
This report will be updated as the roadway status changes.
For the 2010-2011 Winter Season:
The following routes will be plowed during daytime hours only :
SR 14 between MP 0 and 5, and MP27 to US 89 Junction
SR 35 from SR 32 to Seasonal Closure at Milepost 12.
SR 150 from Kamas to Seasonal Closure at Milepost 14.
SR 65 from Henefer to Morgan County line.
SR 36 from Vernon to Utah County line.
SR 199 from SR 36 to Dugway (Johnson's Pass)..
SR 196 from I-80 to Dugway (Skull Valley Road).
SR 202 from SR 201 to I-80.
SR 153 from Beaver to Seasonal Closure at Milepost 22.
SR 21 between MP 11 and MP 76
SR 12 between MP 110.5 to 122.8
SR 25 between MP 0 and MP 10
SR 72 between MP 0 and MP 35.3
SR 29 between MP 0 and MP 15
SR 57 between MP 5 and MP 10.691
SR 124 between MP 0 and MP 5.5
SR 122 between MP 0 and MP 8.75
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Colorado and Utah
Length: 480.0 mi (772.5 km )
Time to Allow: Take ten hours to drive or ten days to enjoy the byway.
Fees:
The Dinosaur Diamond runs through the best land in the world to learn
about dinosaurs. Numerous sites areavailable to the public where bones
and tracks are still visible in the ground. Many museums along the way
add to the opportunities to see and learn about dinosaurs.
Get Local Information
Colorado
Dinosaur Journey Museum
970-858-7782
The Energy Loop: Huntington/Eccles Canyons Scenic Byway
Utah
Length: 85.9 mi (138.3 km )
Time to Allow: 1.5 hours to drive or a day to visit the byway.
Fees: There is no charge to drive thebyway.
The Energy Loop: Huntington/Eccles Canyons Scenic Byway winds across
the Manti-La Sal National Forest, rising up to 10,000 feet above sea
level. Explore the rich history of industrial development as you view
coal mining operations, historic mining towns, and coal-fired power
plants. Nearby Sanpete Valley contains some of the
best-preservedMormon Pioneer settlements in existence.
Get Local Information
Utah's Castle Country
435-636-3701
800-842-0789
Flaming Gorge-Uintas National Scenic Byway
Utah
Length: 82.0 mi (132.0 km )
Time to Allow: 2 hours (including backtracking on Highway 44) to drive
or a day to enjoy the byway.
Fees: There are no fees along the byway proper.
The byway meanders over the eastern flank of the Uinta Mountainsand
through the Ashley National Forest and Flaming Gorge National
Recreation Area. View wildlife in their native habitats and experience
the "real West" as passed down through western folklore of early
explorers, homesteaders, mountainmen, outlaws and cowboys.
Get Local Information
Dinosaurland Travel Board
800-477-5558
435-789-6932
Logan Canyon Scenic Byway
Utah
Length: 41.0 mi (66.0 km )
Time to Allow: An hour to drive or a day to enjoy the byway.
Fees: Several Forest Service campgrounds charge day and night use
fees. As of July 2010, parking at Tony Grove Lake is $5/car.
From Logan to Garden City, this byway parallels the Logan River
through Logan Canyon, passing through dense forests, lush meadows,
rugged rock formations and panoramic views. Each season brings a
colorful show, especially in autumn.
Get Local Information
Cache Valley Visitors Bureau
435-755-1890
800-882-4433
U.S. Forest Service - Logan Ranger District
435- 755-3620
Nebo Loop Scenic Byway
Utah
Length: 37.0 mi (59.5 km )
Time to Allow: An hour to drive the byway one-way or a day to enjoy it.
Fees: There are no fees along the byway proper.
From Nephi to Payson, this route hasbreathtaking views of the Wasatch
Range and 11,929-foot Mt. Nebo, its tallest mountain. See flat
bottomlands, high-alpine conifers, red rock formations, gray sandstone
cliffs and salt flats all in the same day. Sights include Devil's
Kitchen, Walker Flat and Mt. Nebo Wilderness.
Get Local Information
Utah Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau
801-851-2100
800-222-UTAH (8824)
U.S. Forest Service - Uinta National Forest - Nephi/Payson area
801-377-5780
Scenic Byway 12
Utah
Length: 124.0 mi (199.6 km )
Time to Allow: Allow three hours to drive or three days to experience thebyway.
Fees: Fees at campgrounds and parks along the way
Scenic Byway 12 takes you to the heart of the American West. This
exceptional 124 mile route negotiates an isolated landscape of
canyons, plateaus, and valleys ranging from 4,000 to 9,000 feet above
sea level. You'll encounter archaeological, cultural, historical,
natural, recreational, and scenic qualities while driving this
exhilarating byway.
Get Local Information
Garfield County Travel Council
800-444-6689
435-676-1160
Scenic Byway 143- Utah's Patchwork Parkway
Utah
Length: 51.0 mi (82.1 km )
Time to Allow: Allow two hours to drive the byway.
Fees: There are no fees to drive the byway; however, campgrounds and
attractions may charge fees.
Scenic Byway 143 - Utah's Patchwork Parkway serves as the western
gateway from the arid GreatBasin of western Utah to a breathtaking
route across Utah's high plateaus, connecting to Heritage Highway 89
and Scenic Byway 12, Utah's first All American Road. Historic pioneer
communities "bookmark" each end of the route, once traveled by ancient
inhabitants to hunt, fish, and gather tools and food.
Early settlers desperate for food once crossed the plateau in
midwinter using handmade quilts laidatop deep snow to reach
settlementsto the west. Such quilts are reminders of the patchwork of
the byway's unparalleled scenery, vibranthistory and natural beauty
unequaledacross the country.
Today, travelers of Utah's PatchworkParkway begin their trek in
historic communities where examples of earlyMormon pioneer settlement
and culture abound. The communities of Parowan and Panguitch contain a
large concentration of 19th-century architecture and historic sites.
The entire original Panguitch townsite is listed on the National
Register of Historic Places. These two town sites were previously home
to ancient native peoples who left behind an abundance of petroglyphs,
pictographs, and more. Additional evidence indicates that these early
inhabitants followed ancient migration routes into the high elevation
expanses capped by Cedar Breaks National Monument, where vistas extend
for hundreds of miles. This high elevation landscape is home to Brian
Head, Utah's highest elevation community and southernmost ski area, as
well as other year-round resorts.
Very few routes in the U.S. exhibit a4,500-foot elevation change that
crosses six major life zones in 51 miles. The route skirts lava flows
only a few thousand years old beforepassing Panguitch Lake, a
spectacular, large mountain lake renowned for its excellent fishing.
This topmost rise of the geological "Grand Staircase" showcases the
2,000-foot-deep Cedar Breaks amphitheater with its vibrant hues
ofpink, orange, red, and other coral colors carved from the Claron
Formation. The plateau provides views that extend for hundreds of
miles and are home to some of the darkest night skies in the country.
Get Local Information
Dixie National Forest
435-865-3700
Trail of the Ancients
Colorado and Utah
Length: 480.0 mi (772.5 km )
Time to Allow: Nine hours to drive (including backtracking) or six
days to enjoy the byway
Fees: There is an admission fee to enter some areas, including National Parks.
Explore the long and intriguing occupation of the Four Corners region
by Native American peoples. Travel through the archaeological
heartland of America while crossing the beautiful and diverse
landscapes of the Colorado Plateau. World-renowned Mesa Verde National
Park,Monument Valley Tribal Park, and Four Corners Monument are
highlights on the trail.
Get Local Information
Colorado
Mesa Verde Country
800-530-2998
Utah
Utah's Canyon Country
800-574-4386
435-587-3235 ext. 4139


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