Road Conditions

Unpaved/partially paved roads that run through Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.

Roads that also go through or are adjacent to Glen Canyon are highlighted.

Do not take any of these roads if it is raining or snowing, or if rain or snow is forecasted.

When water has pooled on the roads or muddy intimidating bogs block passage, turn around, staying on the road. Never drive off the road in an attempt to circumvent the blockage. Not only are you likely to get into more trouble off of the road, even damaging your vehicle, you will cause extensive damage to fragile native plant communities. Regulations do require that all vehicles must stay on designated roads.

Before beginning any of your adventures, make sure you've planned your way in, and PLANNED YOUR WAY OUT. Make sure people back home know what those plans are and when you expect to return. Know the extended weather forecast. Carry extra clothing, blankets, food and water for emergencies. Remember that cell phone coverage across the Monument is mostly non-existent. Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument can be a "Fierce and Dangerous Land", and its wild character SHOULD NOT BE UNDERESTIMATED.

Overnight stays on the monument, whether vehicle camping or backpacking, require a free permit that can be obtained at the Monument's visitor centers. The permit system can be crucial in case a search becomes necessary.

Learn more about driving tours in Glen Canyon.

 

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Road Report Monday, October 21, 2024
All road conditions can change RAPIDLY due to weather. Please contact the nearest Visitor Center for updated conditions.
Roads to the East
Name	Date	Road	Comments
Burr Trail	10/2/2024	2WD	None
Notom-Bullfrog	9/23/2024	2WD High Clearance	2WD High Clearance with some deep sand! Per Capitol Reef NPS report.
Road to Bullfrog Marina	9/23/2024	2WD High Clearance	2WD High Clearance for crossing! Per Capitol Reef NPS report.
Wolverine Loop	9/12/2024	2WD High Clearance	High clearance needed for washouts and bumps.
Cedar Wash	8/1/2024	2WD High Clearance	Road has some sandy spots.
Hole in the Rock	10/11/2024	2WD High Clearance	Washboard worsens south of Dry Fork Recommend HC-4WD for last 7 miles.
Spencer Flat	10/19/2024	2WD High Clearance	Rough in places
Roads to the North
Name	Date	Road	Comments
Hells Backbone	9/25/2024	2WD	Washboarded
Posey Lake to Loa	9/25/2024	2WD High Clearance	Areas washboarded
Whites Flat (FR #152)	9/25/2024	2WD High Clearance	Segments of washboards.
Griffin Top	9/25/2024	2WD High Clearance	Segments of washboards.
North Creek (FR #149)	9/25/2024	2WD High Clearance	Segments of washboards!
Main Canyon	9/25/2024	2WD	Dry and dusty, segments of washboards.
Roads to the Central Areas
Name	Date	Road	Comments
Smoky Mountain - Alvey Wash	10/8/2024	4WD High Clearance	None
Left Hand Collet	9/25/2024	4WD High Clearance	4WD High Clearance needed!
Croton	10/11/2024	4WD High Clearance	None
Smoky Hollow	9/29/2024	2WD High Clearance	None
Roads to the West
Name	Date	Road	Comments
Cottonwood	9/25/2024	2WD High Clearance	Deep ruts and drainages make moderateclearance necessary.
Skutumpah	10/8/2024	2WD	Cars with regular clearance can travel this, withcaution.
Glendale Bench	7/5/2024	2WD	Dry, dusty, areas of washboarding.
Paria Movie Set	10/17/2024	2WD High Clearance	Washes require high clearance to day use area.
House Rock Valley	10/16/2024	2WD, 2WD HighClearance	Dry washboard, deep ruts near Maze TH clearance recommended.
White House	9/8/2024	2WD	In good shape.