I found another camp site off the highway in Moab on Klondike Bluffs Trail about 20 minutes from the entrance to the park. It was a popular spot that had its nights filled with fellow travelers blasting ABBA and Amy Winehouse. If I was more extraverted I probably would’ve joined, but I admired from afar. I found a couple of places to call on the next day about my brakes, since I had to wait until Monday for places to be open.
Monday I made my way into town in Moab and stopped at a shop that quickly turned me away. After a couple of calls going to voicemail, I stumbled upon a small shop while I was driving trying to get help. I pulled in and got help right away from my fellow latino. After recent experiences throughout my time in Utah, I felt safe and delighted to have familiarity. Right away, my homie took the keys and got my stuck brake caliper all fixed up with new brake pads. Tommy was feeling nice and smooth after that awesome treatment. Shout out to MCJ Tire and Auto Repair for the speedy fix. From there it was time for a reset day of laundry and groceries.
The next day I made my way to Arches National Park where I went on the Devil’s Garden Trail, which I highly recommend! There were about 9 arches throughout the hike to explore, which had some rock scrambling making the blood pump. My favorite arch was the Navajo Arch, which was tucked away, and the Dark Angel rock formation. That rock is one that you know exactly why it has the name. Previously to this park, I was being quite negative about Utah, but I did speak too soon. I enjoyed the town of Moab, which seemed to just be filled with other nomads enjoying all that this world has to offer. Inside the park I could appreciate the timed entries, making it way less crowded than other parks I’ve been to. Arches, you have made it to the top of my list of favorite National Parks.
My time in Utah was ending on a positive and left me optimistic about my next adventures to come in Colorado. Time to hitch up and head out!
Oh wait… never mind. The tongue jack crank stripped when I tried to crank it when it was stuck in a slanted position. Instead of hitting the road quickly, it was time to use the carjack and stabilizers to take this tongue jack off the trailer so I can get the fuck out of this state.
Just flow.
I take the jack off and successfully hitched The Tank onto Tommy, and we were off to Grand Junction, Colorado! A quick stop before heading to Black Canyon National Park.
DropBox Link for Arches National Park: Arches NP
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