rexandrose Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 Has anyone traveled from Salt Lake to Green River on US 6? Just wondering what I can expect grade wise. Any tips would sure help me out. Thanks in advance, Rex and Rose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimalberta Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 I have travelled it several times. Its a pretty easy route. <p>....JIM and LINDA......2001 American Eagle 40 '.towing a GMC Sierra 1500 4X4 with RZR in the rear. 1999 JEEP Cherokee that we tow as well. IT IS A CONTENTED MAN WHO CAN APPRECIATE THE SCENERY ALONG A DETOUR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailertraveler Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 We also have travelled US-6 a number of times. From Helper, where it joins US-191, to Green River is pretty flat, mostly two lane road as I recall. There is not much between Price and Green River. There is a Walmart, Smith's and Albertson's in Price if you need supplies. Smith's has a fuel station. As part of the Kroger group of stores, it gives a discount if you have a Kroger points card. There is a Motel with some RV hookups in Wellington East/South of Price and a couple of fuel stations close by and that is about the last services I remember until you get to Green River. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al F Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 We have taken this route about 8-10 times in the last 5 years(4-5 in each direction). The road is good from SLC to Green River. Once you leave I-15 at Spanish Forks you have about a 37 mile slow uphill climb to the pass. The steepest part is about 5%, much of the climb is 2%-4%. In the steep parts there is a separate lane for slow vehicles, so you can take your time an not worry about stacking up traffic. From the pass it is down hill at about 2%-4% to Helper(just N of Price). About 8 miles of this downhill part is winding through a canyon. Good road, but keep your speed down to 50mph or slower in the curves. From Helper to Green river it is a 1/2%-1% downhill drive, mostly 2 lane with 1-2 mile long passing lanes every so often. There are no other easy or good routes from SLC to Green River. I guess you could take I-15 to I-70, but that is a long, long, long way around. Also there is a really steep section eastbound going downhill on I-70 about 30-40 miles W of Green River. Since this is a nice wide interstate it is really easy to get careless when you start down at too high a speed and may have a hard time slowing down enough. I find going downhill on big wide 4 lane hill more dangerous than 2 lane mountain roads. It is too easy to be complacent with the nice wide and not too steep highway and let your speed get away from you. Al & Sharon 2006 Winnebago Journey 36G 2020 Chevy Colorado Toad San Antonio, TX http://downtheroadaroundthebend.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimalberta Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 Yes that drop through the canyon on i-70 is a 6 mile 7% grade and you need to take it slow. Had my front brakes smoking on my dually on that one. I have since learned better how to go down those grades...slow and easy...lol. The route from Price to Green River bypasses that canyon. <p>....JIM and LINDA......2001 American Eagle 40 '.towing a GMC Sierra 1500 4X4 with RZR in the rear. 1999 JEEP Cherokee that we tow as well. IT IS A CONTENTED MAN WHO CAN APPRECIATE THE SCENERY ALONG A DETOUR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rexandrose Posted June 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Thanks everyone! We are heading that way tomorrow! I'll try and update. RexandRose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rexandrose Posted June 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 Update, Rose and I made the mostly easy run yesterday! Al, your description was spot on. Thanks to all who posted. Love the Escapees forum. RexandRose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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