Grand Junction → Moab, UT

Into the red rock, Arches by sunset

Weather: High-desert June, hot afternoons (90+), cool overnight; hydrate before hiking

Stops, in order

The day

scenic

Colorado National Monument

23-mile Rim Rock Drive, best done with the rig dropped at the campground if you want the full loop. Quick overlook stop works otherwise.
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Crescent Junction RAN

Bridge charge mid-route.
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Arches NP, Park Avenue Viewpoint

First overlook past the visitor center. Vertical walls, golden-hour light. Arches NP requires a timed-entry reservation Apr–Oct.
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Arches NP, Balanced Rock

Loop trail, 0.3 mi. The classic Utah postcard.
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Sun Outdoors Moab Downtown

Walk to dinner in town. Rest before tomorrow's Canyonlands sunrise.

Charging plan

Rivian Adventure Network

Crescent Junction RAN

At the I-70/US-191 split. Sparse but the most reliable charger between Grand Junction and Moab.
Tesla

Moab Supercharger

In town. Useful if the campground L2 underperforms or you want to keep options open for Canyonlands tomorrow.

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