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 the Hole-in-the-Rock Road or the Burr Trail.

 

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Road Report Wednesday, September 7, 2022
All road conditions can change RAPIDLY due to weather. Please contact the nearest visitor center for the most current conditions.
Roads to the East
Name	Date	Road	Comments
Burr Trail	8/29/2022	2WD	None
Notom-Bullfrog	9/3/2022	2WD	2WD conditions! Per Capitol Reef NPS report.
Road to BullfrogMarina	9/3/2022	2WD, 4WD	4WD needed for crossing! Per Capitol Reef NPS report.
Wolverine Loop	9/1/2022	4WD High Clearance	Serious flood damage on both East and West sides 4WD required!
Cedar Wash	9/7/2022	2WD High Clearance	Recommend 2WD High Clearance. Some rough wash crossings!
Hole in the Rock	9/4/2022	2WD High Clearance	Well graded to Egypt road junction, washboard worsens further south. Recommend HC-4WD for last 7 miles.
Spencer Flat	8/16/2022	2WD High Clearance	Mud and water in Big Spencer Flat
Roads to the North
Name	Date	Road	Comments
Hells Backbone	8/23/2022	2WD High Clearance	Standard Condition 2WD HC
Posey Lake to Loa	9/3/2022	2WD High Clearance	2WD High Clearance with possible road damage due to rain.
Whites Flat (FR#152)	9/3/2022	2WD High Clearance	Not recommended at this time!
Griffin Top	9/3/2022	2WD High Clearance	Rough areas due to recent rains.
North Creek (FR#149)	9/3/2022	2WD High Clearance	Some rough areas, possible debris on road due to recent rains.
Main Canyon	9/3/2022	2WD	Possible debris on road due to recent rain!
Roads to the Central Areas
Name	Date	Condition	Comments
Smoky Mountain -Alvey Wash	9/3/2022	2WD High Clearance	Dry from Big Water to Alstrom point turn. Conditions beyond unknown. Steep bypass at Wahweap Creek best with 4WD.
Left Hand Collet	9/7/2022	Impassable	Road is impassable due to flooding.
Croton	8/5/2022	4WD	Conditions unknown!
Smoky Hollow	7/19/2022	Impassable	Mud and debris flow makes road impassable, till at least 07/22.
Roads to the West
Name	Date	Road	Comments
Cottonwood	9/3/2022	2WD	Dry. Recently graded but still some rough & shallow sand segments.
Skutumpah	9/4/2022	2WD High Clearance	Dry. Recommend vehicles with high/moderate clearance for dips at many wash crossings from Lick Wash to the north.
Glendale Bench	9/4/2022	2WD	Dry. Some segments of washboards and happy sunflowers.
Paria Movie Set	9/3/2022	2WD High Clearance	Dry. Some rough segments. Advise vehicle with high clearance for wash crossings before, near, & after day use area.
House Rock Valley	9/1/2022	2WD High Clearance	Recently graded from 89 to Wirepass, watch for sharp rocks.
White House	8/18/2022	2WD High Clearance	Road a bit rough at wash crossings.