You want those views in that photo, and you're coming from the East, on I-70? Ok, do that, then turn south off of I-70 @ Thompson Springs. Follow the road south, towards Arches NP. From there, follow Salt Valley road, then consider crossing HWY 191 and head West, towards the Dubinky/Green River area (Blue Hills, Dubinky Road). Follow that to the Merrimac/Seven Mile Rim area. Pop out on 313, drop down Long Canyon, follow Potash to the White Rim. Alternatively, follow I-70 to Green River, turn south on Lower San Rafael Road, cruise west to Temple Mountain Road and head up Temple Wash. Then maybe head north a bit, then back east towards Black Dragon Wash, descend Black Dragon. From there, maybe get a burger in Hanksville, but follow Black Burn Draw Road instead of the highway. Once in Hanksville, head towards the Henry Mtns on Sawmill Basin Road. Head south for a while, then cut across the road to Poison Springs Cyn/Rd. Follow this to Sunset Pass and into the south end of the Maze. Exit the Maze to Hite. At Hite, follow Horse Tanks Road east, cross the highway and head down to Lake Powell via Good Hope Bay and Blue Notch RD. Drop into the wash, and exit this amazing place via Radium King. Pop out on 95, head east to Comb Wash, go north and end up in Blanding. Go east of Blanding to Montezuma Canyon, head north and pop out in Monticello. From Monticello head into Canyonlands, follow the well known route to Elephant Hill through Beef Basin. Then out to the east and north on Lockhart back to Moab.
That's over a 1000 miles of dirt and sand, with one river crossing and some quick sand. Most of it is mellow, one section near Lake Powell is not and you might want a winch, a buddy, and some sense of adventure.
That should keep you busy for a while. Have fun.
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