Page, AZ to Alpine, WY: Epic Road Trip Guide

The route from Page, Arizona to Alpine, Wyoming spans roughly 600 miles across the Colorado Plateau and Rocky Mountains. One striking fact: you cross the Continental Divide twice—once at Rabbit Ears Pass (9,426 ft) and again near South Pass (7,412 ft). This drive connects the red rock canyons of the Southwest with the alpine meadows of the Rockies.

how to find the best stops and hidden gems between cities is a resource that helps you uncover overlooked treasures. The journey is worth driving for its diversity: from the Glen Canyon Dam to Dinosaur National Monument.

Infrastructure Safety: I-70 is in good condition, but winter storms can close passes. US-191 from Grand Junction to Rock Springs is two-lane with limited shoulders. Check road conditions on CDOT and WYDOT apps.

Family and Child Suitability: The drive is long but manageable with breaks. Stops like the Dinosaur Journey Museum in Fruita, CO, or the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area offer kid-friendly activities. Many rest areas have playgrounds.

Pet-Friendly Framework: Most national forests allow pets on leash. Rest stops along I-70 have dog areas. In Alpine, the Bridger-Teton National Forest permits dogs on trails. Keep water and bowls handy as desert sections have limited water.

Fatigue Management & Rest Zones: Plan stops every 2-3 hours. Recommended rests: Kanab, UT (mile 80); Salina, UT (mile 200); Green River, UT (mile 290); Grand Junction, CO (mile 300); Rock Springs, WY (mile 450). Use rest areas near exits 188 and 116 on I-70.

Hidden Off-Route Spots: Detour 10 miles from US-191 to Fantasy Canyon (Utah). East of Green River, take the scenic drive through Nine Mile Canyon for petroglyphs. Near Rock Springs, visit the White Mountain petroglyphs.

Natural Landscapes: Glen Canyon, Grand Staircase-Escalante, Fishlake National Forest, and the Uinta Mountains. Near Page, Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon are iconic. As you drive north, the terrain shifts from desert to pine forests to alpine tundra.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites: The route passes near Mesa Verde National Park (Colorado) and the newly designated Moravian Church Settlements (Montana, not on route). In Page, the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is not a UNESCO site, but nearby Grand Canyon (South Rim) is.

Local Commerce: In Page, Navajo artisans sell jewelry and pottery. In Moab (a detour), local galleries feature Southwestern art. Grand Junction's downtown has wineries and craft breweries. Alpine's small shops offer Wyoming-made goods like leatherwork and jams.

The primary highways are US-89, I-70, and US-191. From Page, take US-89 north to Kanab, then US-89A to Fredonia. Join US-89A to Jacob Lake, then AZ-67 to the North Rim. Return to US-89A to Kanab, then US-89 to I-70 east near Cove Fort. Follow I-70 through Utah to Grand Junction, CO. Then US-6/US-191 north through Dinosaur, CO to Rock Springs, WY. Finally, WY-372 to US-189 to Alpine.

• Fuel Stops: Kanab, UT; Panguitch, UT; Salina, UT; Green River, UT; Grand Junction, CO; Rock Springs, WY
• Estimated driving time: 10.5 hours without stops
• Mountain passes: Fishlake Summit (9,366 ft), Soldier Summit (7,480 ft), Douglas Pass (8,268 ft)