Torrey → Bryce Canyon, UT (Scenic Byway 12)

One of the most beautiful drives in America

Weather: Cool mornings at 9,000 ft; warm afternoons. Watch for thunderstorms above Boulder Mountain.

Stops, in order

The day

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Boulder Mountain summit (Aquarius Plateau)

9,600 ft. Climbing out of Torrey on SR-12, pull out at the overlook for the panorama south toward Escalante.
optional scenic

Calf Creek Recreation Area

Steep, narrow paved descent from the Hogback into the Escalante River canyon. Hike to Lower Calf Creek Falls if dropping the rig is feasible (6 mi round-trip).
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The Hogback Caution

Knife-edge ridge of SR-12 east of Boulder, narrow, no shoulders, 1,000-ft drops on both sides. Slow and steady with the trailer. Don't stop on the road; pull out at the marked vista.
scenic

Escalante / Anasazi State Park

Tiny museum, reconstructed Anasazi pueblo. Quick stop. Town of Escalante itself is worth a walk.
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Powell Point overlook

SR-12 south of Escalante. The white-pink cliffs across the valley are Grand Staircase-Escalante NM.
must do

Bryce Canyon NP, Sunset Point

First view of the hoodoo amphitheater. Walk the rim trail north to Sunrise Point if you have an hour.
sleep

Cannonville KOA

Plug in NEMA 14-50, second night of "trickle and recover."

Charging plan

L2 NEMA 14-50

Bryce Canyon Pines (L2 at campground)

No DCFC near Bryce. L2 at the campground is the play, overnight to 100%. Day-trips to Bryce burn ~30 mi.

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