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
Sunday, September 10, 2023

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

9/4/2023

2WD

None

Notom-Bullfrog

9/5/2023

2WD High Clearance

High Clearance 2WD conditions. Per Capitol Reef NPS report.

Road to Bullfrog Marina

9/5/2023

2WD

Conditions currently unknown! Per Capitol Reef NPS report.

Wolverine Loop

8/29/2023

Impassable

Road is impassable from a recent flood approximately 5 miles down the west side of the Wolverine Loop road.

Cedar Wash

9/7/2023

2WD High Clearance

Road is passable with a some rough spots.

Hole in the Rock

9/5/2023

2WD High Clearance

Road has been graded to Red Well. Recommend HC-4WD for last 7 miles.

Spencer Flat

9/8/2023

2WD High Clearance

Bumpy, small ruts

Roads to the North

Name

Date

Road

Comments

Hells Backbone

9/9/2023

2WD

2WD conditions with washboarding. Conditions subject to change!

Posey Lake to Loa

9/9/2023

2WD High Clearance

Conditions subject to change with forecasted rain! Watch for log truck traffic by Posey.

Whites Flat (FR #152)

9/9/2023

2WD High Clearance

2WD High clearance. Conditions subject to change!

Griffin Top

9/9/2023

2WD High Clearance

Some rough spots. Conditions subject to change.

North Creek (FR#149)

9/9/2023

2WD High Clearance

Areas of washboards. High clearance recommended.

Main Canyon

9/9/2023

2WD

Dry and dusty with some areas of washboarding.

Roads to the Central Areas

Name

Date

Condition

Comments

Smoky Mountain -Alvey Wash

9/9/2023

4WD,Impassable

Recent storms, may be impassable.

Left Hand Collet

9/9/2023

4WD High Clearance

4WD High Clearance is required! Full size vehicles not recommended.

Croton

7/26/2023

2WD High Clearance

Deep ruts north of Alstrom Pt. junction. Conditions unknown north of Grand Bench junction.

Smoky Hollow

7/1/2023

4WD High Clearance

None

Roads to the West

Name

Date

Road

Comments

Cottonwood

9/7/2023

2WD High Clearance

Not recommended for passenger cars.

Skutumpah

9/7/2023

2WD High Clearance

None

Glendale Bench

9/2/2023

4WD

Damp with some mud segments best with 4WD.

Paria Movie Set

9/3/2023

2WD, 4WD

Dry with moderate dip to day use area. Then 4WD best for mud in wash crossings beyond. East crossing impassable.

House Rock Valley

9/9/2023

2WD High Clearance

2WD High Clearance/AWD is recommended. Conditions subject to change with forecasted rain.

White House

9/9/2023

2WD High Clearance

2WD High Clearance recommended.

Last updated: September 25, 2023

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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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