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 Monday, January 23, 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	1/20/2023	4WD	Long Canyon & all shady or north-facing areas are very icy and snow-covered.
Notom-Bullfrog	1/23/2023	Impassable	Impassable! Per Capitol Reef NPS report.
Road to Bullfrog Marina	1/23/2023	Impassable	Conditions unknown, likely impassable! Per Capitol Reef NPS report.
Wolverine Loop	1/9/2023	4WD High Clearance, Impassable	Road is soupy with snow melt. Travel not recommended.
Cedar Wash	1/5/2023	2WD High Clearance	Good condition ruts in a few places.
Hole in the Rock	1/17/2023	4WD High Clearance	Long stretches of snow, mud, and ice not recommended at this time. Recommend HC-4WD for last 7 miles.
Spencer Flat	1/17/2023	4WD High Clearance	Mud and snow for the entire length. 4WD/AWD Required
Roads to the North
Name	Date	Road	Comments
Hells Backbone	1/18/2023	Impassable	Impassable!
Posey Lake to Loa	1/18/2023	Impassable	Impassable!
Whites Flat (FR#152)	1/18/2023	Impassable	Impassable!
Griffin Top	1/18/2023	Impassable	Impassable!
North Creek (FR#149)	1/18/2023	Impassable	Impassable!
Main Canyon	1/18/2023	Impassable	Impassable at Forest Service boundary!
Roads to the Central Areas
Name	Date	Condition	Comments
Smoky Mountain -Alvey Wash	1/18/2023	Impassable	Impassable!
Left Hand Collet	1/18/2023	Impassable	Impassable!
Croton	12/10/2022	4WD High Clearance	4WD High Clearance needed! Areas of snow!
Smoky Hollow	1/18/2023	Impassable	Impassable due to recent storms.
Roads to the West
Name	Date	Road	Comments
Cottonwood	1/18/2023	Impassable	Impassable!
Skutumpah	1/18/2023	Impassable	Impassable!
Glendale Bench	1/18/2023	4WD, Impassable	Snow, ice, mud. Likely impassable for most vehicles.
Paria Movie Set	1/18/2023	4WD, Impassable	Snow, ice, mud. Likely impassable for most vehicles.
House Rock Valley	1/18/2023	4WD High Clearance, Impassable	Snow, ice, mud. Likely impassable for most vehicles.
White House	1/10/2023	2WD	South crossing may be muddy due to rain.