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

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

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

3/15/2025

2WD

Dry and smooth

Notom-Bullfrog

3/16/2025

2WD

2WD conditions. Per Capitol Reef NPS Report.

Road to Bullfrog Marina

3/16/2025

2WD

2WD for crossing. Conditions subject to change! Per Capitol Reef NPS report.

Wolverine Loop

3/15/2025

2WD High Clearance

A few damp spots but overall in good condition for high clearance vehicles

Cedar Wash

3/7/2025

2WD High Clearance

Road is in good condition but watch for sandy spots.

Hole in the Rock

3/14/2025

2WD High Clearance

Recently graded by county. Some wet spots but drying out. Recommend HC-4WD for last 7 miles.

Spencer Flat

1/22/2025

2WD High Clearance

Though not strictly necessary, 4WD is handy for some sandy and/or steep sections of the road. Graded a couple of months ago and still in good condition.

Roads to the North

Name

Date

Road

Comments

Hells Backbone

3/19/2025

Impassable

Impassable!

Posey Lake to Loa

3/19/2025

Impassable

Impassable!

Whites Flat (FR#152)

3/19/2025

Impassable

Impassable!

Griffin Top

3/19/2025

Impassable

Impassable!

North Creek (FR#149)

3/19/2025

Impassable

Impassable!

Main Canyon

3/19/2025

Impassable

Impassable at Forest Service boundary!

Roads to the Central Areas

Name

Date

Condition

Comments

Smoky Mountain -Alvey Wash

3/11/2025

2WD High Clearance

Road is rough in places a few wet spots from recent storms.

Left Hand Collet

3/12/2025

4WD High Clearance

Not recommended due to ice build up in canyon!

Croton

2/27/2025

4WD High Clearance

4WD High Clearance required and large vehicles (full size trucks) will struggle because recent rockfalls have made the road narrow and steep in spots.

Smoky Hollow

2/21/2025

2WD High Clearance

Some rough spots at drainages.

Roads to the West

Name

Date

Road

Comments

Cottonwood

3/18/2025

2WD High Clearance

Road is passable with intermittent wet spots

Skutumpah

3/15/2025

2WD High Clearance

Passable to Willis from the north, not recommended beyond that.

Glendale Bench

2/19/2025

2WD

A dry track throughout, but melting snow on the shoulders.

Paria Movie Set

3/10/2025

2WD High Clearance

2WD High Clearance to parking area, 4WD High Clearance for travel beyond.

House Rock Valley

2/23/2025

2WD

Dry with washboards! Watch your speed!

White House

2/13/2025

2WD

In good shape.

Last updated: March 19, 2025

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

PO Box 1507
Page, AZ 86040

Phone:

928 608-6200
Receptionist available at Glen Canyon Headquarters from 7 am to 4 pm MST, Monday through Friday. The phone is not monitored when the building is closed. If you are having an emergency, call 911 or hail National Park Service on Marine Band 16.

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