• Petrified Sand Dunes - The red stone forming the walls 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 a shallow sea. The wind continuously reshaped the sand, eventually covering it with other sediments. Water also played a role, carrying rocks and minerals and depositing them on top of the sand.

Note: The tour spans over 61 miles, featuring more than 45 audio stories, and takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete.

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• Take Out Beach - Coming up soon is Take Out Beach. As we approach, you might see 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, it’s a perfect spot to enjoy the water.
• Grandstaff Canyon Trail - Ahead is the Grandstaff Canyon Trail. This moderate hike is about 5 miles long and takes nearly an hour to complete. If you have the time, it’s well worth it — the trail ends at a stunning natural bridge over 200 feet long.
• Hauer Ranch (Moab Horses) - We’re nearing an optional detour to Hauer Ranch. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the ranch, where you can see famous filming locations and even go horseback riding!
• Parriott Mesa - To our left, you’ll notice a massive sandstone mesa – it’s hard to miss. That’s Parriott Mesa, stretching over a mile. Although it’s a long mesa, it’s quite narrow. At its narrowest, it’s only 350 feet wide. Geologically, this makes it closer to a butte than a mesa.
• Castle Valley - The burst of green ahead indicates we’re approaching 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 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 surface, 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 approaching La Sal Lookout Point, offering a fantastic view of the mesas and buttes along the Colorado River. From this viewpoint, we’ll see rock formations more clearly than from the road. Look out for the Courthouse Towers, two towering stone columns. They’re named after skyscrapers in New York City, not a courthouse.
• Warner Lake - We’re nearing an optional detour to Warner Lake, a secluded 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 rewarding hike, lace up your boots because the Oowah Lake to Clarks Lake Trail offers scenic views of the Canyonlands region below. Like Warner Lake, this lake is stocked with rainbow trout, providing excellent fishing opportunities.
• 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 created by humans diverting water from the nearby lake. It’s definitely worth seeing! There’s also a swimming hole at the waterfall’s base, though it’s only three feet deep, so it’s more like a wading pool.
• Geyser Pass Road - To our left are three 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 admiring the mountains, some adventurers have even 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!

• Entrance fees, in-person guide, headphones, transport, parking, food,Wi-Fi or cellular data, rentals

Set off on a self-guided driving tour through the breathtaking scenery of the La Sal Mountains. Drive along the Colorado River and marvel at the towering formations of ancient red stone. Stand on high overlooks and walk beside real dinosaur tracks that date back millions of years! As you travel, you’ll have the chance to stop at hiking trails, Wild West filming sites, and much more. Additionally, you’ll learn about the intriguing history of this remarkable land.

After booking, 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 instructions and route from the designated starting point.

New, lifetime access, with no expiration. Use it anytime, on any trip, as often as you like.

This is not an entrance ticket. Please check 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
• New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
• 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.
• The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service.

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