Trade the red rock furnace for high-altitude pine forests and snow-capped peaks. Driving the La Sal Mountain Loop Road takes about three hours and offers the best views of Arches National Park without the crowds. Skip the midday desert heat and head up here for a cooler picnic or a Hummer Safari across the rugged ridges. It is the perfect reset after days of dusty hiking. Bring a jacket even in July; the temperature drop is real.
