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Stage 8 of the trip continues our journey through the natural wonders of the western USA, including Zion and Bryce Canyons, Glen Canyon and Canyonlands National Park. You’ll also explore the classic western vistas of Monument Valley and Arches National Park, plus the imposing Shiprock mountain. Some man-made wonders include the mysterious Area 51, Glen Canyon Dam and the Cliff Palace in Mesa Verde National Park.<\/p>\n

See trip in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

Total Legs: 20 Total Distance: 1158 Total Time(125kts): 9 hours 15 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from KLAS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 59.66 Approximate time at 125kts: 29 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

KLAS(KLAS) to The Strip(POI1)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.52NM Bearing: 327\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head to the south end of the famous Las Vegas &quot;Strip&quot; and follow it north<\/p>\n

The Strip(POI1) to Las Vegas(POI2)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.82NM Bearing: 17\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue along the strip as it heads past Stratosphere Tower towards downtown Las Vegas<\/p>\n

Las Vegas(POI2) to US-95(POI3)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 34.19NM Bearing: 304\u00b0 16 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After you pass the downtown area, turn northwest and meet up with US highway 95 as it heads northwest<\/p>\n

US-95(POI3) to NV65(NV65)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.13NM Bearing: 267\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the highway as it turns west. Desert Rock airstrip is just north of the highway<\/p>\n

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Leg 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from NV65<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 44.86 Approximate time at 125kts: 22 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

NV65(NV65) to Area 6(POI4)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.31NM Bearing: 353\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head north after takeoff and over the mountains, then follow the road that leads north to the Yucca Testing Facility<\/p>\n

Area 6(POI4) to Sedan Crater(POI5)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 23.14NM Bearing: 347\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the road north along the wide valley. All along the eastern side of the road are craters formed as a result of nuclear testing, with the largest being the Sedan Crater near the foot of the mountains at the northern end of the crater field<\/p>\n

Sedan Crater(POI5) to KXTA(KXTA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.41NM Bearing: 60\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turning northeast from Sedan Crater will take you to the mysterious Area 51 facility, and Homey Airport which sits next to Groom Lake<\/p>\n

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Leg 3<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from KXTA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 39.09 Approximate time at 125kts: 19 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

KXTA(KXTA) to Groom Road(POI6)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.28NM Bearing: 37\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head northeast after takeoff to meet up with Groom Road and follow it<\/p>\n

Groom Road(POI6) to Extraterrestrial Highway(POI7)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.65NM Bearing: 53\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue along Groom Road northeast where it will end at the Extraterrestrial Highway<\/p>\n

Extraterrestrial Highway(POI7) to East Pahranagat Range(POI8)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.15NM Bearing: 28\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway northeast until it clears the mountains, then turn southeast<\/p>\n

East Pahranagat Range(POI8) to L92(L92)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.01NM Bearing: 137\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly southeast between the mountains and the river to Alamo Landing airfield<\/p>\n

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Leg 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from L92<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 81.46 Approximate time at 125kts: 39 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

L92(L92) to US-93(POI9)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.7NM Bearing: 130\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly southeast across the river and follow the US-93 highway<\/p>\n

US-93(POI9) to Coyote Springs GC(POI10)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 23.58NM Bearing: 160\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway southeast until you reach Coyote Springs Golf Club, then turn east<\/p>\n

Coyote Springs GC(POI10) to I-15(POI11)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 23.76NM Bearing: 89\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head east until you reach Interstate highway 15, and follow it northeast to the town of Mesquite<\/p>\n

I-15(POI11) to 67L(67L)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 20.42NM Bearing: 60\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow I-15 northeast to the town of Mesquite, and the airport at its north eastern edge<\/p>\n

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Leg 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from 67L<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 41.12 Approximate time at 125kts: 20 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

67L(67L) to St. George(POI12)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 29.04NM Bearing: 46\u00b0 14 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow Interstate Hwy 15 northeast to the town of St. George, passing through the Virgin River Gorge along the way<\/p>\n

St. George(POI12) to Sand Hollow Reservoir(POI13)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.42NM Bearing: 73\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head east from St. George to the large Sand Hollow reservoir<\/p>\n

Sand Hollow Reservoir(POI13) to 1L8(1L8)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.66NM Bearing: 53\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Northeast of the reservoir, at the base of the hills, lies Hurricane airport<\/p>\n

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Leg 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from 1L8<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 54.51 Approximate time at 125kts: 26 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

1L8(1L8) to La Verkin(POI14)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.99NM Bearing: 12\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly north over the town of Hurricane. When you see the Virgin River cutting a small canyon heading east, follow the river and the highway that runs alongside it<\/p>\n

La Verkin(POI14) to UT-9(POI15)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.38NM Bearing: 91\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow state highway 9 as it runs east with the river<\/p>\n

UT-9(POI15) to Zion Canyon(POI16)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.5NM Bearing: 19\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the road and the main fork of the river as they turn north into Zion Canyon, one of the USA&apos;s major natural tourist attractions<\/p>\n

Zion Canyon(POI16) to Zion Canyon(POI17)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.55NM Bearing: 344\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue following the river as the road ends and the canyon turns around to the left<\/p>\n

Zion Canyon(POI17) to Kolob Reservoir(POI18)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.63NM Bearing: 306\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As you near the northern end of the canyon, you will need to climb out as you head northwest to Kolob Reservoir<\/p>\n

Kolob Reservoir(POI18) to I-15(POI19)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.67NM Bearing: 315\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep heading northwest over the mountains, then descend to meet I-15 and follow it north<\/p>\n

I-15(POI19) to KCDC(KCDC)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.79NM Bearing: 17\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the highway turns northwest to Cedar City, head north to the airport at its west<\/p>\n

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Leg 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from KCDC<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 61.43 Approximate time at 125kts: 29 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

KCDC(KCDC) to Navajo Lake(POI20)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.49NM Bearing: 113\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head southeast across town and follow state highway 14 into the mountains. You&apos;ll see the colorful cliffs of Cedar Breaks National Monument to the left and Black Mountain to the right before continuing southeast to Navajo Lake<\/p>\n

Navajo Lake(POI20) to Bryce Canyon(POI21)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 25.35NM Bearing: 91\u00b0 12 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head east from the lake and over the mountains range ahead. Bryce Canyon runs along the far side of the mountains. When you reach the canyon, turn north for a look at the amazing features of this popular national park<\/p>\n

Bryce Canyon(POI21) to KBCE(KBCE)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.59NM Bearing: 4\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

At the north end of the canyon will be the town of Bryce Canyon City – mostly hotels and resorts, with the airport just north of the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 8<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from KBCE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 65.18 Approximate time at 125kts: 31 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

KBCE(KBCE) to Powell Point(POI22)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.66NM Bearing: 86\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head east to Powell Point, the southern tip of the Table Cliff Plateau which dominates the eastern view<\/p>\n

Powell Point(POI22) to Lake Powell(POI23)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 45.7NM Bearing: 137\u00b0 22 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Powell Point, turn and head southeast over the nearly 2 million acres of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, before eventually arriving at Lake Powell<\/p>\n

Lake Powell(POI23) to KPGA(KPGA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.82NM Bearing: 194\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head to the town of Page at the southwestern edge of the lake. The airport is at the eastern edge of town<\/p>\n

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Leg 9<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from KPGA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 63.62 Approximate time at 125kts: 31 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

KPGA(KPGA) to Colorado River(POI24)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.17NM Bearing: 291\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head to the Colorado River northwest of the town, before turning south along the river<\/p>\n

Colorado River(POI24) to Glen Canyon Dam(POI25)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.15NM Bearing: 151\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river southeast over Glen Canyon Dam and down into the canyon<\/p>\n

Glen Canyon Dam(POI25) to Colorado River(POI26)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.45NM Bearing: 215\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river southwest through the canyon<\/p>\n

Colorado River(POI26) to Horseshoe Bend(POI27)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 0.92NM Bearing: 109\u00b0 0 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stay with the river around the right hairpin turn of Horseshoe Bend<\/p>\n

Horseshoe Bend(POI27) to Colorado River(POI28)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.55NM Bearing: 254\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river west<\/p>\n

Colorado River(POI28) to Colorado River(POI29)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.87NM Bearing: 134\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After the left hand hairpin turn, follow the river southeast through the canyon, then climb out of the canyon via the opening to the east<\/p>\n

Colorado River(POI29) to AZ-98(POI30)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.69NM Bearing: 93\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After climbing out of the canyon, head east to state highway 98, which you&apos;ll meet after first crossing 2 other roads and a railway line<\/p>\n

AZ-98(POI30) to AZ-98(POI31)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.46NM Bearing: 142\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway southeast<\/p>\n

AZ-98(POI31) to AZ-98(POI32)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 23.1NM Bearing: 88\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stay with the highway as it turns eastwards<\/p>\n

AZ-98(POI32) to 53AZ(53AZ)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.26NM Bearing: 37\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The highway will turn south near the town of Shonto. From here, turn northeast and to the dirt airstrip<\/p>\n

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Leg 10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from 53AZ<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 51.4 Approximate time at 125kts: 25 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

53AZ(53AZ) to US-160(POI33)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.89NM Bearing: 71\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Shonto, head east and meet up with the highway running northeast and down into the valley<\/p>\n

US-160(POI33) to Kayenta(POI34)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.67NM Bearing: 54\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When the highway passes the airport at Kayenta, turn northeast<\/p>\n

Kayenta(POI34) to Rooster Rock(POI35)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.43NM Bearing: 34\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head northeast to the southern end of Monument Valley<\/p>\n

Rooster Rock(POI35) to Monument Valley(POI36)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.13NM Bearing: 298\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn and head northeast through Monument Valley, passing between the two larger mesas while you enjoy the classic western vista<\/p>\n

Monument Valley(POI36) to UT25(UT25)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.28NM Bearing: 278\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once you pass through the valley. look for the road heading to the town and airport just to the west. Beware of the high terrain at the southern end<\/p>\n

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Leg 11<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from UT25<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 78.66 Approximate time at 125kts: 38 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

UT25(UT25) to Chinle Creek(POI37)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 23.93NM Bearing: 91\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head east after takeoff back through the northern section of Monument Valley. When you reach Chinle Creek, which is cutting its own small canyon into the earth, turn to the southeast<\/p>\n

Chinle Creek(POI37) to Red Valley(POI38)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 23.67NM Bearing: 117\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head southeast between the two mountain ranges in the distance – the Carizzo Mountains and the Chuska Mountains<\/p>\n

Red Valley(POI38) to Black Rock(POI39)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.67NM Bearing: 108\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turning towards the east between the two groups of mountains, head for the aptly named Black Rock, a lone small peak sitting just to the east of the mountains<\/p>\n

Black Rock(POI39) to Shiprock(POI40)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15NM Bearing: 73\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Black Rock, turn slightly to the north and head for the larger and more famous Shiprock, which rises over 1500 feet above the desert<\/p>\n

Shiprock(POI40) to 5V5(5V5)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.39NM Bearing: 66\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Just a few miles east of Shiprock is the airstrip, sitting next to US Highway 491<\/p>\n

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Leg 12<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from 5V5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 81.62 Approximate time at 125kts: 39 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

5V5(5V5) to Shiprock(POI41)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.36NM Bearing: 1\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head north to the town of Shiprock after takeoff<\/p>\n

Shiprock(POI41) to US-491(POI42)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.77NM Bearing: 337\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the town, follow highway 491 northwest<\/p>\n

US-491(POI42) to US-491(POI43)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.03NM Bearing: 7\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue along the highway north. After it passes the town of Towaoc, the land will change from desert to irrigated farmland and the road will make a slight turn to the northeast – turn east from here<\/p>\n

US-491(POI43) to Mesa Verde National Park(POI44)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.35NM Bearing: 91\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head east across the mesas and valleys until you see the second road heading south along the top of one of the mesas. Follow it south<\/p>\n

Mesa Verde National Park(POI44) to Cliff Palace(POI45)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.39NM Bearing: 164\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stay low and follow the road past the visitor center and parking areas and the Cliff Palace will be just in the canyon to the left (not easy to spot from the air) the small loop road leads to a popular lookout<\/p>\n

Cliff Palace(POI45) to Animas River(POI46)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 29.3NM Bearing: 89\u00b0 14 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After viewing the Palace, turn east and head across the National Park. The land will then flatten out for a while before you cross a small mountain range and reach the Animas River just beyond<\/p>\n

Animas River(POI46) to 00C(00C)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.42NM Bearing: 354\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river north and it will lead you to the airpark as it deviates around its perimeter<\/p>\n

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Leg 13<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from 00C<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 47.42 Approximate time at 125kts: 23 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

00C(00C) to Hermosa(POI47)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.68NM Bearing: 358\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head north along US Highway 550 past the town of Durango and along the valley. At the town of Hermosa, where the highway turns northeast, turn left and into the smaller valley to the northwest<\/p>\n

Hermosa(POI47) to Hermosa Creek(POI48)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.72NM Bearing: 321\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the valley northwest, climbing as needed<\/p>\n

Hermosa Creek(POI48) to Hermosa Creek(POI49)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.08NM Bearing: 9\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The valley will be less pronounced but still visible as it heads north to an open junction where the creek branches off to the east<\/p>\n

Hermosa Creek(POI49) to Hermosa Creek(POI50)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.66NM Bearing: 336\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Take the left turn and follow the valley northwest<\/p>\n

Hermosa Creek(POI50) to Bolam Pass(POI51)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.26NM Bearing: 18\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue along the valley as it turns to a northerly direction and climbs out at Bolam Pass to Tin Can Basin. When you reach the flat land at the top head north<\/p>\n

Bolam Pass(POI51) to Trout Lake(POI52)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.21NM Bearing: 354\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pass to the left of the mountain peak ahead (Sheep Mountain) then head towards the small lake<\/p>\n

Trout Lake(POI52) to KTEX(KTEX)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.81NM Bearing: 343\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the lake, head north through the opening in the mountains, and onto Telluride airport<\/p>\n

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Leg 14<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from KTEX<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 67.89 Approximate time at 125kts: 33 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

KTEX(KTEX) to Miramonte Reservoir(POI53)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 20.39NM Bearing: 264\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head west from the airport and you will pass the two mountain peaks of Little Cone and Lone Cone on your left, before coming to a small reservoir<\/p>\n

Miramonte Reservoir(POI53) to U64(U64)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 47.5NM Bearing: 259\u00b0 23 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head west from the reservoir towards the distant mountain range. You will cross some varied terrain before a large plain. At the far side of the plain is Monticello Airport, just northeast of the wind farm<\/p>\n

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Leg 15<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from U64<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 49.48 Approximate time at 125kts: 24 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

U64(U64) to Shay Mountain(POI54)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.21NM Bearing: 247\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn to the southwest and fly between the mountains, then head west over the southern reaches on Canyonlands National Park<\/p>\n

Shay Mountain(POI54) to Colorado River(POI55)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 34.44NM Bearing: 261\u00b0 17 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head west over the endless landscape of canyons and valleys, before meeting the Colorado River in its own prominent canyon heading west<\/p>\n

Colorado River(POI55) to UT03(UT03)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.83NM Bearing: 266\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The airstrip at Hite sits on the north side of the river, where it turns south and widens<\/p>\n

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Leg 16<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from UT03<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 50.98 Approximate time at 125kts: 24 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

UT03(UT03) to Colorado River(POI56)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.45NM Bearing: 56\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Hite, follow the Colorado River east, then northeast as it cuts through the land<\/p>\n

Colorado River(POI56) to Colorado River(POI57)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.5NM Bearing: 30\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the river canyon northeast where it will be met by the Green River coming from the northwest<\/p>\n

Colorado River(POI57) to Potash Ponds(POI58)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.95NM Bearing: 19\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue along the Colorado River northeast where the canyon will eventually become more shallow, and the river will pass the strikingly colored Potash Evaporation Ponds, a facility of the nearby mining operation<\/p>\n

Potash Ponds(POI58) to UT68(UT68)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.08NM Bearing: 99\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

One the riverbank to the east of the ponds, is the Caveman Ranch airstrip<\/p>\n

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Leg 17<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from UT68<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 39.93 Approximate time at 125kts: 19 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

UT68(UT68) to Moab(POI59)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.79NM Bearing: 32\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head northeast to the adventure town of Moab, then continue northeast from the town<\/p>\n

Moab(POI59) to Colorado River(POI60)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.1NM Bearing: 32\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the Colorado River northeast to where the valley opens out to the right. Half way along this open section of river, do a sharp turn west into Arches National Park<\/p>\n

Colorado River(POI60) to Arches National Park(POI61)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.77NM Bearing: 278\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Best viewed on car and foot, Arches National Park still offers some beautiful scenery from the air. Heading west past the most popular sight in the park, Delicate Arch, you&apos;ll then see the larger Landscape Arch ahead, where you&apos;ll turn southwest back towards the highway<\/p>\n

Arches National Park(POI61) to KCNY(KCNY)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.27NM Bearing: 243\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Canyonlands Airport sits on the western side of the highway<\/p>\n

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Leg 18<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from KCNY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 71.24 Approximate time at 125kts: 34 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

KCNY(KCNY) to Green River(POI62)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 23.01NM Bearing: 295\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northwest after takeoff until you meet Interstate 70 heading west through the town of Green River<\/p>\n

Green River(POI62) to US-6(POI63)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 24.98NM Bearing: 325\u00b0 12 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After passing through the town, I-70 will interchange with US highway 6 which heads northwest. Turn to the northwest and follow the highway<\/p>\n

US-6(POI63) to Wellington(POI64)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 18.05NM Bearing: 300\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway as it gradually turns to the west at the town of Wellington<\/p>\n

Wellington(POI64) to KPUC(KPUC)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.2NM Bearing: 312\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn northwest from Wellington and the airport sits a couple of miles east of the next town, Price<\/p>\n

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Leg 19<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from KPUC<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 55.54 Approximate time at 125kts: 27 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

KPUC(KPUC) to Helper(POI65)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.54NM Bearing: 303\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head northwest to the town of Helper<\/p>\n

Helper(POI65) to US-6(POI66)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 17.22NM Bearing: 315\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway northwest<\/p>\n

US-6(POI66) to US-6(POI67)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.53NM Bearing: 273\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stay with the highway as it heads west<\/p>\n

US-6(POI67) to KSPK(KSPK)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.25NM Bearing: 306\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The highway will turn northwest and cut through a gap in the mountains, heading straight for Spanish Fork Airport<\/p>\n

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Leg 20<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from KSPK<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 53.02 Approximate time at 125kts: 25 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

KSPK(KSPK) to Bingham Canyon Mine(POI68)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 30.22NM Bearing: 306\u00b0 15 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head northwest over Provo Airport, then continue northwest over Utah Lake to the Bingham Canyon Mine – the largest open pit copper mine in the world<\/p>\n

Bingham Canyon Mine(POI68) to Salt Lake City(POI69)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 18.79NM Bearing: 23\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the mine, head northeast for a look at Salt Lake City<\/p>\n

Salt Lake City(POI69) to KSLC(KSLC)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.01NM Bearing: 273\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After a close-up view of the city, head west to the airport<\/p>\n

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