The southern Utah town of Escalante has seen the Tour pass through twice before. This is the first time the community will serve as a host venue, for the start of Stage 2. Escalante is situated along Utah’s Scenic Byway 12 in Garfield County, surrounded by the sandstone canyons, cliffs, mountains and flats of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. Escalante thrives as a tourist destination. Visitors also come for the Escalante Petrified Forest State Park, which is located just west of the city.
A 2013 and 2014 host, Torrey sits at an elevation of 6,830 feet and is situated just eight miles from Capitol Reef National Park. Past years have seen exciting sprint finishes in downtown Torrey for enthusiastic crowds. The charming town of Torrey offers striking high mesa colors and red rock canyons and is perfectly situated in Wayne County to let you explore backcountry trails and jaw-dropping landscapes. Nearby Boulder Mountain, with its many small lakes and meadowlands nestled near its peak, is a favorite for those searching for the perfect secret oasis.
- Escalante web site - click here
- Escalante Facebook page - click here
- Torrey/ Wayne County Tourism web site - click here
- Capitol Reef Country Facebook page - click here
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