VALLEY OF THE GODS & MOKI DUGWAY: Utah's BEST ROADS with a motorcycle and STUNNING MUST VISITS

This is a ride to the best roads in Utah, to experience the haunting beauty of the Moki Dugway switchbacks and the majestic Valley of the Gods. This is where red-rock formations tower hundreds of feet in the air. This is where a road has literally been carved from the face of a cliff.
For our visit of Valley of the Gods we stayed in a motel in Mexican Hat - but having traveled Utah before and after our nice evening in Boulder, we were a bit disappointed by the infrastructure. The only open restaurant was at the San Juan Motel right at the Colorado river.
We started our day and wanted to visit the Valley of the Gods - but due to me having been tired the day before I first forced my little three people travel group to ride one of the roads that we had already traveled to enjoy it again but this time full go energy: the Moki Dugway Switchbacks.
The switchbacks of Moki Dugway are located only a few hundred meters from one of the entry points of Valley of the Gods - and definitely worth a visit if you are in the area.
Moki Dugway was constructed in 1958 as a route for transporting mined materials and has literally been carved from the face of the cliff. "Moki" is a local term for the ancient Puebloan people who inhabited the Colorado Plateau hundreds of years ago. "Dugway" is a term used to describe a roadway carved from a hillside. The drastic switchbacks offer stunning views of the Valley of the Gods, the San Juan River Canyon, and on the horizon, you can even see Monument Valley.
Afterwards we finally visited the Valley of the Gods. The road through Valley of the Gods runs between Highways 163 and 261. It is a hidden gem and offers isolated buttes, towering pinnacles and wide open spaces as far as the horizon. The rocks are shaded orange and red from the oxidized iron w in, their sandstone dating back over 250 million years. A 27 kilometer dirt and gravel road winds through the valley. A great place to get away from civilization - to enjoy nature as it has been thousands an thousands of years.
Like Moki Dugway the road through the Valley of the Gods is definitly one of the Must-Visits when traveling through Utah with a motorcycle.
Our next stop was the town Bluff. If you are looking for a place to stay in the area make sure you choose Bluff over Mexican Hat. There is a range of options from rustic cabins, to a big RV park - and as well a good choice of restaurants. In our case we were of course looking for a delicious big breakfast - and found it at Twin Rocks Cafe.
// A roadtrip that dreams are made of: join my journey through the United States of America. From Los Angeles in California on the westcoast to Miami in Florida on the eastcoast.
9,000 kilometers,
13 states,
28 days,
1 motorcycle
// NEW EPISODE OUT EVERY THURSDAY 19:30 CET
// Time of the journey: May-June 2021
// Welcome to the journey! I am Lea Rieck, a journalist and author and I want to take you with me on a motorcycle overlanding adventure to all the wild and beautiful places in the world!
// I circumnavigated the world solo from 2016-2017 and now I am going to all other places I have not seen yet. On the channel: my motorcycle trip around africa/ the first stage of the journey through westafrica, my motorcycle ride from Germany to North Cape "Expedition North" and the best places to do a roadtrip to in Europe. Cureently on the channel: CROSS-COUNTRY USA
// Riding a Yamaha Ténéré 700. Bought the motorcycle myself from the press fleet of Yamaha USA (thank you Yamaha USA for making this possible. Ténérés were short on stock at all dealers I required one at)
Watch the review of my european Yamaha Ténéré 700 here:
• YAMAHA TÉNÉRÉ 700: The...
//Equipment & Gear:
- Touratech Companero Summer Jacket & Pants (given to me by Touratech after my old suit got stolen on the ship from westafrica)
- BMW GS Gloves (self bought)
- Alpinestar Toucan Boots (self bought)
- Klim Krios Pro Helmet (self bought)
- Leatt Neckbrace (given to me by Leatt as my self-bought neckbrace was still in Africa)
- BMW Cooling Vest
Watch the review for my helmets here:
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Camera: Sony Alpha A7 rIII
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Tripod: Manfrotto BeFree
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[@nelsonluisperezvalero601]

Excellent route choice, right amount of info., Breathtaking drone shots and music.....keep it up!! You are truly showing what the beauty of nature has in store for adventure ridder's!!

[@Got2Go]

Thank you so much! Glad you are joining this ride! 🤗

[@georgesmith3022]

Big like for travelling back to show us the magnificent views

[@Got2Go]

Thank you!

[@jimmygandy5143]

The cinematography in this series is brilliant! I can't wait for you to show me more is my country!

[@Got2Go]

Thank you! I am always trying to improve the filming. But to be honest: it is easier when traveling with two motorcycles than with one (soon I will continue traveling alone)

[@pcmountaindog]

If you get back some time, go few miles more. At the top of the Moki Dugway just before the pavement starts, make a left and ride out to Muley Point. Great views of the San Juan and Monument Valley beyond.

[@palantir135]

These mountains are made of sandstone with steep slopes. Sedimentary rocks such as sea floor mixed with reefs like the Dolomites. Remembers me of all those great Western movies from when I was young. Wauw wauw etc.

[@Got2Go]

Ah the Dolomites! Some of my favorites too! I think I have to make an episode about them at one point soon. 🤗

[@palantir135]

@@Got2Go great. I’ve driven through them several times and walked around Drei Zinnen a few times.

[@ScramblerStories]

I also visited Valley of the Gods for the first time in 2017. The entire Southwest is just a big outdoor playground.

[@Got2Go]

It is. And one view better than the other. But I still like The Valley of the gods because it’s just an easy and super nice ride.

[@darrylmoffett8323]

A wonderful reminder of why I travel on an adventure motorcycle. Those were amazing drone videos which made my chest swell with pride to be an American. Lea, you do some amazing work. I’m sorry you’re not still in the states. My big trip is planned for summer of 2022. Central Texas to Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. 4476 miles (7203 km) one way. Then I go back home. Possibly the long way home. It may take about 6 weeks. Ride safe and have fun. 🇺🇸 thank you Lea.

[@activity1]

Keep moving 👏

[@Got2Go]

That will be an amazing ride! All the way to Alaska is as well still on my bucket list. Maybe I will meet you there!

[@darrylmoffett8323]

@@Got2Go Now that would be great.

[@ragbag46]

At the beginning of last year I took two months off to tour Thailand from the southern border to the northern, catching up with family and old friends in Phuket and Chang Mai, by the time I arrived back home in the NE, I had covered just over 10,000kms. As soon as this Covid thing is over I want to do it again with my new motorcycle. It’s a wonderful way to see any country.

[@Got2Go]

@@ragbag46 wish I could see more of Thailand at one point too!

[@andyteague90]

Beautiful and iconic rock formations in the valley of the gods, you can see why it’s been popular with the movie makers. Great drone shots show off the area so well, what a lovely place to ride.

[@Got2Go]

It definitely is! An easy and very joyful ride!

[@wanderwheels]

Those road's r really awesome to ride & beautiful natural marvels carved by the time I really ENVY U . like to hear the review of ur T7 .ride safe live ur life live ur dreams GODSPEED ❤️👍👍👍

[@Got2Go]

Thank you so much! My review of the Tenere is already available in one of the recent videos of you are interested!

[@MaramuresDualSport]

#Everide 's playground :). Such a nice landscape..almost like from another planet. Excellent scenery!

[@matthewrschuler]

Lea, your drone footage of the switchback ride is super cool! 👍

[@jmpoulsen1]

Found it! I was there 25 years ago on a large trip across the west, and couldnt remember where this dugway was when visiting in 2019. Now I have to go back again :-)

[@Got2Go]

Oh that is so funny! I am happy I could refresh your memory und take you to your „lost“ places 😂

[@miszced]

Wonderful! Thanks for adding the epic music to the scenery!

[@Got2Go]

Thank you for joining the ride to The Valley of the gods!

[@israelfurtado1952]

I loved knowing your channel, the two days I'm hooked and your adventures your videos are wonderful, the desire to ride a motorcycle and accelerate around the world, I loved it! u are happy, beautiful, brave and adventurous, thanks for your videos!! I like a lot!

[@Got2Go]

Welcome to the channel! Glad you are here!!

[@luisbraz-ruivo]

I am glad to know I am not the only one capable of falling asleep on a motorcycle. It can get anyone in trouble and I am very lucky (once got awaken by the rumble strips on the side of the road!). Thank you for the nice video again. Look forward to more to come.

[@Got2Go]

Yes for me it mostly happens when it’s very hot outside. That makes me sooo tired 😅

[@luisbraz-ruivo]

@@Got2Go the heat certainly puts anyone to sleep! Hydration is an important part…I tend to over drink water when it is that hot because otherwise I will become even more sleepy! Stay safe.

[@leopoldeigner7631]

Ein wunderschönes, traumhaftes Video. Wir waren 2004 und 2006 im Valley of the Gods. Und wir waren ebenso davon begeistert 😀LG Dirtyroad

[@Got2Go]

Man kann es auch ein zweites Mal machen wenn es sich ergibt - ich mochte es auch dieses Mal sehr gerne!

[@tombache3426]

First class video and music selection. There is so much to see in the USA. You could easy be here for a couple of years.

[@Got2Go]

I agree. Have been there a few times now and the more often I visit the more places I have on my bucket list that I have not yet seen. 🤔😂

[@subhashjadhav8513]

Truelly, Valley of Gods is majestic, wonderful n unimaginable formations of rocks. Lovely drones shots, pics n ur words. Liked very much. Best wishes. Subhash Jadhav, Pune, India

[@Got2Go]

Thank you and hello to India!

[@johnclark812]

Loved the amazing cinematography in this episode, simply WOWZERS. The drone footage flying over the dugway and through the Valley was so clear and crisp, it went by too fast, I rewound to just take in the breathtaking views. This brought back such vivid memories of us doing those exact spots on our trip May 2018. It was a tough enough job to convince my wife to do the dugway in a car, let alone try to coerce her into doing it on the back of a bike. Thanks again for an incredible memory.

[@danielartgallery2285]

Wonderful adventure and i like your voice...stay healthy ok 🙏

[@Got2Go]

Thank you! Will try!

[@christophmensch3945]

A great introduction, a wonderful to breathtaking motorcycle adventure and an amazing foretaste to the next episode of it..…nothing left to desire and thanks a lot!

[@Got2Go]

Thank you for joining the ride to The Valley of the gods - and hopefully meet you again next Thursday! It’s always a pleasure 🤗

[@CatsMeowington]

Bravo! I enjoyed this most of all in this area. This is my most favorite You Tube place. I know I'll never see this in person, so you help me see this. I've watched this area dozens of times and you showed the "Mexican Hat" from the road that I was thrilled about-no one else that I watched, showed this from the road. Further on, your blend of music, road shots, scenery shots and drone coverage gave me goosebumps! Moki Dugway and Valley of the Gods are so special. You see, for some reason I can't explain, I seem to have a calling to this place, and a calling and feeling for the indigenous tribes, Navajo, Jicarilla Apache, Zuni Pueblo and the Southern Ute. In the Valley of the Gods, I can just imagine what it was like for the Navajo to be in there and what they felt and how they respected this, their sacred place. Thank you and have a most pleasant day!

[@irasebor]

Thanks a lot for the movie! Magnificent scenery. Excellent shooting. I wanted to like it five times. It’s a pity that it’s impossible. Special thanks for the Russian subtitles. Good luck!

[@Got2Go]

Thank you so much! You will always find the Russian subtitles in my newer videos. Hope to see you again next week!

[@takamino69]

Diese Aufnahmen sind überwältigend schön 👍 Da bekommt man Lust zu packen und hinzufliegen. Jetzt muss man wieder eine Woche warten 😏

[@Got2Go]

Vielen Dank! Und eine Woche geht schneller rum als man denkt! Nàchste Woche wird es ein wilder Ritt! 😂

[@georgerehak1424]

Church Rock. Spent 30 days in Blanding touring the area.

[@Got2Go]

You guys literally know everything!!! Amazing!

[@andrewewan624]

Superb.....A real motorcycle adventurer ....GREAT viewing ...stay safe !!!!! ( love your voice / accent )

[@Got2Go]

Thank you! I promise that I am not able to get rid of the accent anytime soon 😂

[@johnhardiman5412]

The new top of the week; I'm watching now.

[@Got2Go]

I hope you enjoyed the ride in The Valley of the gods!

[@alfonsocrespo4945]

Lea, amazing your videos, music and your comments. Thank you, from Argentina.

[@Got2Go]

Hello to Argentina!!!

[@Florida-cracker]

10:45 is Church Rock. When I was kid in 1976, 10 years old, dad took the family on a long trip from our home in Florida to Nevada. We found this rock near an intersection of 2 roads and we stopped and walked out to it. The hole in the bottom was a small manmade cave for livestock. there was a small wood corral juts outside it.

[@johnimmins7302]

Another enjoyable 'Ride along' in Utah. The Tenere looks to be an ideal bike for your journey. I have a Yamaha Tracer now just right for the wife and I to trip around the county. WE always look forward to your Thursday release of your latest video.

[@Got2Go]

Thank you! The Tenere is not exactly the best bike if you ride two up, so I think your choice is perfect if you travel two up!

[@TOURMANBOB]

Another spectacular work of art.....

[@hansverhoeven5156]

Amazing views, thanks and have fun!!

[@cliveashley9364]

Beautiful ♥️ ride nice 👍 scenery 🌞🦋 watching fr jamaica 😎🌅🏖️

[@Got2Go]

Hello to Jamaica! A place I still need to visit too!!!

[@JoeQuartararo]

One of my favorite drives out west, just great scenery and you feel like you have the whole desert to yourself!

[@vrugtmanable]

Another Ultimate ride and beautifull scenes. Thank you so much!😁😁😁

[@alfabravo1259]

Stunning sceneries...i love your choice of music and editing ( Love from Amsterdam )

[@Got2Go]

Thank you and hello to Amsterdam!

[@johnpagejr.7628]

This is one of my favorite places and I also want to go back for another visit.

[@Got2Go]

It’s still stunning even if you visit a second time! Valley of the gods 😍

[@velocita8842]

Just beautiful...queue the Ennio Morricone music.

[@Got2Go]

Thank you

[@guydumont7904]

always a surprise how much space there is, empty roads, incredible landscapes..... great job as always Lea, thank you for sharing

[@muhammadjahangir5624]

Beautiful views with wonderful detailed explanation. Good Job. ❤

[@garyonnen7634]

It is definitely a great ride. Fun video thanks.

[@Got2Go]

Stunning valley of the gods! 😍

[@ttrguy9952]

Lea I'm glad you are enjoying the scenery there! Fantastic footage Lady! Hopefully your trek will take you through Sedona AZ. The red rocks there are Legendary!! There is also Meteor Crater not far away. Awesome video Lady! Peace Ride SAFE and BE safe Lady! 🙌👏👌✌🖖🤙👍👋🙂🌹

[@Got2Go]

Unfortunately I didn’t make it to Arizona after Utah this time. There will some things happen in the next episode that will cause a big change in my travel plans. 😅

[@swatson0061]

Thank you for showing this. I will be in that area in June and just added this to my list.

[@speedfinder1]

Thanks for posting ! I almost felt at some points that I was riding on my bike through that terrain with you! Simply stunning scenery.

[@Got2Go]

Valley of the gods is really a special place. 🤗

[@nedkelly2677]

Great! Stunning! Majestic! Thank you so much for sharing this ride with us.

[@leaandradesantos]

we met you at a gas station at 7 eleven in mexico hat. I gave a sticker to the couple who were with you. congratulations for the videos.

[@Got2Go]

Ah that’s you guys! Hello!!! I remember that!

[@zackgalon11]

Amazing video Lea! I really love following your travels (though it makes me so jealous :-) but in a good way...)

[@martinglaser5976]

Did those Roads 2 Years ago by Car (..), one of the most beautiful and peacefull places i´ve ever been. Fantastic

[@user-zo6xg8bx4l]

Thank you for your wonderful videos!! Safe travels!!

[@Got2Go]

Thank you!

[@PerWassberg]

I have been watching most of your videos. Great stuff. Keep the good work up!

[@Got2Go]

Thank you!

[@MarkEve]

Fabulous images and filming. Nice work Lea. Stunning.

[@Got2Go]

Thank you so much!

[@colinlewis4711]

Enjoying every moment thanks

[@Got2Go]

Thank you for watching!

[@Biker305_adv]

Amazing , 🤩

[@Schweinmesser]

Amazing views!

[@ralphschneidewind4984]

Hallo Lea, super, dass war richtig gut! Danke. Gruß, Ralph

[@Got2Go]

Schön, dass du auch wieder dabei warst! Nächste Woche gibt es noch mehr von Utah!

[@johnroberts2290]

Wow, another fantastic video. I love the scenery and the brilliant music and the narration. Thanks Lea👍

[@Got2Go]

Thank you so much! But valley of the gods is just a very majestic place!

[@markmoore2013]

great video love the the drone shots

[@Got2Go]

Thanks! Valley of the gods and Moki dugway where amazing places to fly the drone!

[@AmirSaleemShah]

Wonderful trip.

[@paulmorris3022]

absolutely fantastic. Thank you and looking forward to more stunning footage soon.

[@Got2Go]

Thank you! Hope you join again next Thursday!

[@ROTV-DanLockhart]

Really nice video, Lea. Beautiful and not that far from me, yet I have never been there. Thanks, Lea!

[@redsorgum]

Thanks again for taking us along, the views never get old. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🙏🏻

[@Got2Go]

No they really don’t. I just really like The Valley of the gods.

[@peterh1372]

Sensationelle Strecken und wunderbare Aufnahmen; echt super👍

[@Got2Go]

Danke, freut mich, dass es dir gefällt!

[@Toonces311]

Welcome to Utah. I've been watching your videos because i also ride a T7.

[@Got2Go]

It’s the best bike for this kind of adventure!!! 😍

[@hkviking]

That Tenere looks beautiful with the most beautiful human being. Mesmerizing. Thumbs up to you.💖💖🤩🤩💪💪

[@tizianovercellino6319]

this was a great adventure, I hope to ride this trail too, congratulations!

[@gavinfraser7784]

🤩 I definitely need to add this to my bucket list 🏍🏍🏍🏍🏍

[@carlosdelossantos5131]

Taking notes for future trips....Thanks

[@b-ikem-orethisw-orld945]

great work!!

[@Got2Go]

Thank you!

[@garryshirreffs9517]

Great vid , stunning scenery , thanks :)

[@Got2Go]

Thank you for joining the ride through The Valley of the gods again!

[@ljuborajictt]

Woooooooow 👀 Wonderful 👌🙏👍 Greetings from Germany 👍

[@Got2Go]

Thank you again for riding through The Valley of the gods with me!

[@Bi-PolarBurnout]

great job with the drone

[@chema1546]

Ok perfecto 👍👌 Lea

[@VenkatTeluguRider]

Nice Video 👌👍👍👍

[@Got2Go]

Thank you!

[@pandoralechat780]

The most amazing photography of this beautiful area ! What a journey ! 👍👍👍👍

[@Got2Go]

Thank you so much!

[@darrendoe4231]

Fantastic love it x

[@Got2Go]

Thank you

[@46557200]

Overtaking landscapes and fantastic music!! congratulation!! what a fantastic adventure!!

[@Got2Go]

Yes this day was a very nice ride. Valley of the gods just doesn’t disappoint!

[@richardsracingmad]

Stunning scenery

[@Got2Go]

It’s really amazing! 😍

[@PrincePlanet-ee5hn]

This is truly quality footage - simply stunning.

[@Got2Go]

Thank you so much!

[@123456bpb]

Of course we all love the episodes. Excellent personified. Thank you. You expose us all to a bit of European class, and I enjoy it.

[@kateharvath]

Great content! I live in Utah and just returned from my own epic road trip. Keep riding!!👍🏻🌼

[@ruudschut6286]

Wow, breathtaking scenery and beautifull roads. Thanks again for a beautifull video. 👍😎

[@Got2Go]

Valley of the gods is just a great place to ride though!

[@samhill3496]

Very beautiful place but it gets better just down the road. Ride it.

[@Got2Go]

Down the road? What do you mean with that?

[@Wupperbandit369]

Great views. Thumbs up for shure 👍👍👍

[@Got2Go]

Thank you! And hopefully see you again next Thursday like always!

[@robkeith1776]

Hey Lea. Greetings from Oz. Majestic scenery and magic Moki Dugway 'road'. Thank you for taking us along on your USA adventure.

[@hmoosawi]

The elements of the video is amazing 👏 the background music, scenery, rocks formation, roads & your vice .. something really creative, Thank you 🥰 Lea 💗

[@Got2Go]

Thank you so much!

[@peterabbott5929]

great place to visit.

[@nikoscosmos]

The breakfasts are becoming as stunning as the scenery....Good combination!

[@Got2Go]

Breakfast for sure the most important meal of the day 😂

[@tonynavarro2015]

Hi, breath taking valley of the Gods but I could only see one Goddess und mein Herz verloren, keep safe. LoL

[@Got2Go]

Awww what a nice comment. But nobody can compete with the stunning rocks of The Valley of the gods. 🤗

[@varanoid112]

Absolut beeindruckend. Eine der tollsten Etappen, die ich bisher von Dir gesehen habe.

[@richardvalitalo3670]

Nice to revisit that scenery of my trip to ride in 4corners area in 2018. To return later. Nice music.

[@Got2Go]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jelau4851]

Lea, I, have seen this area in many videos, but never have I seen it in such a stunning drone footage and clarity of the images, you are becoming a real expert in filming, thank you for taking us along with you on magnificient Adventure, Stay safe on the road.

[@Got2Go]

Thank you for this big compliment. But you don’t have to be such a good film maker if nature is so amazing. It gets very easy then because the rocks do the work 😂😍

[@rlind6625]

Stunning.

[@Got2Go]

🙏🏻

[@daveydoo3173]

Wow oh wow i love it.. Absolutely awesome.. Beautiful views and stunning landscape and i find your voice so calming and relaxing.. Already looking forward to the next trip...

[@Got2Go]

Hello again! Glad you liked this one as well! The next episode will be a bit different - unfortunately less drone due to being in a national park and more challenges!

[@daveydoo3173]

@@Got2Go Thats ok, im looking forward to it, Just go with the flow.. Davey

[@marcomartins5407]

Hi Lea, I'm loving the videos of your trip across the United States... It's really a great and beautiful country. ...you are a great filmmaker...very creative. Thanks for sharing !!!!

[@Got2Go]

Thank you for that compliment! And hope to see you again next week!

[@andytagg5608]

Stunning video... felt I was almost there! Just makes you want to go ride, and have a little adventure.... 🙂

[@Got2Go]

Thank you Andy!

[@johnfrye8452]

Great photography, well done.

[@Got2Go]

Thank you so much!

[@NooBiker]

Wow! Totally stunning views. And peaceful without all the tourists. Really enjoying this trip.

[@Got2Go]

We met a few tourists though in camper vans in the outskirts of The Valley - but they were very nice and didn’t disturb me 😂

[@chaeuchoe8857]

Wow…. Wonderful video with kindly explain every moment. I could memorizes was driving same way. I wish to be driving that way again. Just waiting the finish virus issue. Thanks for showing fantastic video.

[@Got2Go]

I hope we can soon all travel again 🙏🏻

[@GSrijder]

Another great episode. See you next thursday :-D

[@Got2Go]

Thanks for joining the ride again. See you next week! 🤗

[@danmcneil7181]

Hi Lea . Another super video with spectacular scenery. I was totally unaware that these places existed. I guess because the Grand Canyon seems to get all the press coverage. Whenever it is possible again , I would love to cover your route. Thanks again for another Thursday video treat. Stay safe and well. Cheers, Dan. ✌️🏍🇨🇦

[@Got2Go]

I was at the Grand Canyon On my worldtrip and truely enjoyed it because it’s just stunning to see - but I really didn’t feel the urge to go back there. All these canyons and valleys in Utah are just breathtaking too - and at some of them you basically meet no other people. I just prefer that to crowded places. Utah is really spectacular.