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.

Please Note: If it snowed or rained yesterday, or is snowing or raining today, do not attempt driving on any of these roads.

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.

 

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Road Report Thursday, June 13, 2019
All road conditions can change due to weather. Please contact the nearest visitor center for the most current conditions.
Roads to the East
Name	Date	Road	Comments
Burr Trail	6/7/2019	2WD	Conditions unknown for unpaved section! Per Capitol Reef NPS report!
Notom-Bullfrog	6/7/2019	2WD	Road is in good condition! Per Capitol Reef NPS Report!
Road to Bullfrog Marina	6/7/2019	2WD High Clearance	2WD High Clearance recommended for Bullfrog crossing. Per Capitol Reef NPS report!
Wolverine Loop	6/7/2019	2WD High Clearance	Ruts; loose rocks; small cutbanks at wash crossings
Cedar Wash	6/7/2019	2WD	Road is in good condition a few rough and sandy spots.
Hole in the Rock	6/9/2019	2WD High Clearance	Dusty & washboard to Dry Fork; washboard worsens near Chimney Rock and points south Recommend HC-4WD for last 7 miles.
Spencer Flat	5/19/2019	2WD High Clearance	Small ruts, gravel
Roads to the North
Name	Date	Road	Comments
Hells Backbone	6/7/2019	2WD High Clearance	Dry! Areas of washboards!
Posey Lake to Loa	6/10/2019	Impassable	Areas of SNOW! Passable to Davis Flat!
Whites Flat (FR #152)	6/10/2019	2WD High Clearance	Passable! Watch for rocks on the road! Can drive around them.
Griffin Top	6/10/2019	Impassable	CLOSED Snow
North Creek (FR #149)	6/10/2019	2WD High Clearance	Passable to campground! Unknown conditions to lakes!
Main Canyon	6/10/2019	2WD High Clearance	Passable to Widstoe!
Roads to the Central Areas
Name	Date	Condition	Comments
Smoky Mountain - Alvey Wash	5/27/2019	2WD	Rutted.
Left Hand Collet	4/13/2019	4WD	4WD required! Caution when driving!
Croton	5/27/2019	2WD	Road recently graded from Smoky Mt. jct. to Grand Bench jct.
Smoky Hollow	3/26/2019	2WD High Clearance	Rough at some wash crossings.
Roads to the West
Name	Date	Road	Comments
Cottonwood	6/10/2019	2WD High Clearance	Rough in spots.
Skutumpah	6/9/2019	2WD	ROAD CLOSED 20 miles from South end. Dry and most has been recently graded to at least Lick Wash TH, possibly further.
Glendale Bench	6/7/2019	2WD High Clearance	Dry! Areas of washboards!
Paria Movie Set	6/1/2019	2WD High Clearance	Dry with shallow-moderate drops in washes past Day-use area.
House Rock Valley	6/5/2019	2WD High Clearance	Road in good condition; recently graded.
White House	6/10/2019	2WD High Clearance	Road in good condition.