4WD Roads in the Maze

The road between Teapot camp and the Land of Standing Rocks is considered very difficult under any conditions

NPS Photo by Neal Herbert

 

Four-wheel-drive roads in the Maze are extremely difficult, present considerable risk of vehicle damage, and should not be attempted by inexperienced drivers. A high-clearance, four-wheel-drive vehicle is required for all Maze backcountry roads. ATVs are not permitted.

The most commonly used road in the Maze is the Flint Trail, which traverses slopes of clay that are extremely slippery when wet. The Flint Trail is often closed during winter. The road between Teapot camp and the Land of Standing Rocks is considered very difficult under any conditions and involves considerable risk of vehicle damage.

Four-wheel drivers should be prepared to make basic road or vehicle repairs and should carry the following items:

• At least one full-size spare tire
• Extra gas
• Extra water
• Shovel
• High-lift jack
• Chains for all four tires (especially October through April)

Drive Carefully!
Towing charges are very expensive. Visitors caught in the backcountry with disabled vehicles can expect towing fees in excess of $1,000.

Vehicle Campsites
Permits are required for overnight trips. Four-wheel-drive vehicle and mountain bike groups stay in designated sites. Each campsite will accommodate up to 9 people and 3 vehicles. Flint Seep will accommodate groups of 16 people and 5 vehicles. Groups must provide their own cleanable, reusable toilet system. The sites do not have picnic tables.

Campsite Name	Driving Time from Hans Flat	Number of Sites
Chimney Rock	5+ hours	1
Cleopatra's Chair	2 hours	1
Doll House	6+ hours	3
Ekker Butte	4+ hours	1
Flint Seep	1 hour	1
Golden Stairs	1.5 hours	1
Happy Canyon	1 hour	1
High Spur	45 minutes	1
Maze Overlook	3+ hours	2
Millard Canyon	6 hours	1
North Point	30 minutes	1
Panorama Point	2 hours	1
Standing Rock	5 hours	1
Sunset Pass	2.5 hours	1
Teapot Rock	3 hours	1
The Neck	1 hour	1
The Wall	5 hours	1