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.
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Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Road ReportThursday July 24, 2025 |
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All road conditions can change RAPIDLY due to weather. Please contact the nearest visitor center for the most current conditions. |
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Roads to the East |
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Name |
Date |
Road |
Comments |
Burr Trail |
7/22/2025 |
2WD |
2WD with washboards on switchbacks in Capitol Reef. Per Capitol Reef NPS report. |
Notom-Bullfrog |
7/22/2025 |
2WD High Clearance |
2WD High Clearance, with segments of washboarding! Per Capitol Reef NPS Report. |
Road to Bullfrog Marina |
7/22/2025 |
2WD |
2WD for Bullfrog crossing. Per Capitol Reef NPS report. |
Wolverine Loop |
6/24/2025 |
2WD, 2WD High Clearance |
Dry & passable with a few sections of washboarding and ruts. |
Cedar Wash |
7/9/2025 |
2WD High Clearance |
Road is rutted and rough in places. |
Hole in the Rock |
7/14/2025 |
2WD High Clearance |
Washboards are starting to get bad, also watch out for sand traps that are starting to form around Zebra parking lot. Recommend HC-4WD for last 7 miles. |
Spencer Flat |
6/17/2025 |
2WD High Clearance |
Lots of washboard. |
Roads to the North |
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Name |
Date |
Road |
Comments |
Hells Backbone |
7/24/2025 |
2WD High Clearance |
2WD High Clearance. Segments of extreme washboards on north and south side. |
Posey Lake to Loa |
7/24/2025 |
2WD High Clearance |
Recommend 2WD High Clearance. Areas of washboarding. |
Whites Flat (FR#152) |
7/24/2025 |
2WD High Clearance |
2WD High Clearance, dry and dusty with segments of washboards. |
Griffin Top |
7/24/2025 |
2WD High Clearance |
Recommend 2WD High Clearance. Some rough areas. |
North Creek (FR#149) |
7/24/2025 |
2WD High Clearance |
Dry and dusty with areas of washboarding! |
Main Canyon |
7/24/2025 |
2WD |
Dry and dusty with segments of washboarding. |
Roads to the Central Areas |
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Name |
Date |
Condition |
Comments |
Smoky Mountain - Alvey Wash |
7/20/2025 |
2WD High Clearance |
Debris flows and deep sand in the northern six miles of Alvey Wash. |
Left Hand Collet |
6/5/2025 |
2WD High Clearance |
Normal condition. |
Croton |
6/21/2025 |
2WD High Clearance |
Debris flows north of Alstrom turnoff. Not recommended for full-size vehicles north of Grand Bench turnoff. |
Smoky Hollow |
5/17/2025 |
2WD High Clearance |
Graded early May. Sandy in spots. |
Roads to the West |
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Name |
Date |
Road |
Comments |
Cottonwood |
7/23/2025 |
2WD |
2WD conditions. Kane County has graded the road to Grosvenor Arch. Passable thru Dry Valley Wash. |
Skutumpah |
7/20/2025 |
2WD High Clearance |
Dry, recommended 2WD High Clearance. Road is rough on north end. |
Glendale Bench |
7/4/2025 |
2WD |
Dusty. |
Paria Movie Set |
7/14/2025 |
N/A |
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House Rock Valley |
7/11/2025 |
Impassable |
Road closed south of state line due to White Sage Fire. |
White House |
7/13/2025 |
2WD |
Dusty. |
Last updated: July 25, 2025