Alright, let me tell ya ’bout this Gemini Bridges place, ya know, the trailhead and campground. It’s out there near Moab, a real dusty kinda place. Now, I ain’t been there myself, but my grandson, he showed me some pictures and told me all about it. He’s a good boy, always runnin’ around in them hills.
So, first off, there’s this trail, long as heck, almost 30 miles they say. Thirty miles! Can you believe it? That’s like walkin’ to the next town and back, twice! My old bones would be achin’ somethin’ fierce after that. But these young folks, they like that kinda thing. It’s called an “out-and-back” trail, which means ya go out there and then ya gotta come back the same way. Seems like a lot of walkin’ to me, but what do I know?
Now, gettin’ there, that’s a whole ‘nother story. Seems like there’s two ways to get to them bridges, these Gemini Bridges. One way, it’s rough, real rough. You need one of them big ol’ trucks, the ones that sit up high, with four wheels a-spinnin’. My grandson calls it a “high clearance, four-wheel drive vehicle.” Sounds fancy, but it just means a big truck to me. They say that road starts from highway 191. If you ain’t got a truck like that, well, you’re outta luck, I reckon.
- Way 1: Highway 191 – Rough road, need a big truck.
- Way 2: Highway 313 – Dirt road, easier on your car.
The other way, it’s easier. Just a dirt road, they say. Starts from highway 313. Now, a dirt road, that ain’t so bad. I’ve driven on plenty of dirt roads in my day. Still bumpy, mind you, but not like that other one. So, if you ain’t got a big ol’ truck, you best take that highway 313 way.
They call it a trailhead, which I guess means where the trail starts. And there’s a campground too, so you can sleep out there under the stars, if you’re brave enough. Me? I like my bed, thank you very much. But the young folks, they like sleepin’ outside, cookin’ over a fire, all that stuff. Seems like a lot of work to me, but they seem to enjoy it.
Now, what’s so special ’bout these Gemini Bridges, you ask? Well, from what I hear, they’re these two big rock formations, kinda like bridges, but made of rock. Natural bridges, they call ’em. And the view, they say the view is somethin’ else. You can see for miles and miles, all them canyons and mesas. It’s real pretty, from the pictures I’ve seen. Makes you feel small, I reckon, lookin’ out at all that wide open space.
So, if you’re lookin’ for an adventure, and you don’t mind a bit of dust and a whole lotta walkin’, then maybe this Gemini Bridges place is for you. Just remember to bring plenty of water, ’cause it gets hot out there in the desert. And if you’re takin’ that rough road, make sure you got a good truck. Don’t wanna get stuck out there, now, do ya? And if you see my grandson out there, tell him his grandma says hello.
Explorin’ Gemini Bridges Trailhead, November 2024, that’s what my grandson showed me. He said it was somethin’ special. And remember, it’s a 29.6 mile trail, out and back. That’s a long ways, folks. Take it easy out there.
Anyways, that’s all I know ’bout Gemini Bridges. Hope it helps ya, if you’re plannin’ on goin’ out there. Just be careful, and don’t forget your water!
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