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 June 25, 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

6/21/2025

2WD

2WD with washboards on switchbacks in Capitol Reef. Per Capitol Reef NPS report.

Notom-Bullfrog

6/21/2025

2WD High Clearance

2WD High Clearance, with segments of washboarding! Per Capitol Reef NPS Report.

Road to Bullfrog Marina

6/21/2025

2WD

2WD for Bullfrog crossing. Per Capitol Reef NPS report.

Wolverine Loop

6/24/2025

2WD, 2WD High Clearance

Dry & passable with a few sections of washboarding and ruts.

Cedar Wash

6/12/2025

2WD High Clearance

Road is dry with ruts. High clearance needed.

Hole in the Rock

6/16/2025

2WD High Clearance

Road is starting to get washboarded. Recommend HC-4WD for last 7 miles.

Spencer Flat

6/17/2025

2WD High Clearance

Lots of washboard.

Roads to the North

Name

Date

Road

Comments

Hells Backbone

6/25/2025

2WD High Clearance

2WD High Clearance. Segments of extreme washboards on north and south side.

Posey Lake to Loa

6/25/2025

2WD High Clearance

Recommend 2WD High Clearance. Areas of washboarding.

Whites Flat (FR #152)

6/25/2025

2WD High Clearance

2WD High Clearance, dry!

Griffin Top

6/25/2025

2WD High Clearance

Conditions unknown.

North Creek (FR#149)

6/25/2025

2WD High Clearance

Road is in good condition! Some areas of washboarding.

Main Canyon

6/23/2025

2WD

Dry and dusty with segments of washboarding.

Roads to the Central Areas

Name

Date

Condition

Comments

Smoky Mountain -Alvey Wash

6/21/2025

2WD High Clearance

Dusty. Conditions unknown north of Kelly Grade.

Left Hand Collet

6/5/2025

2WD High Clearance

Normal condition.

Croton

6/21/2025

2WD High Clearance

Debris flows north of Alstrom turnoff. Not recommended for full-size vehicles north of Grand Bench turnoff.

Smoky Hollow

5/17/2025

2WD High Clearance

Graded early May. Sandy in spots.

Roads to the West

Name

Date

Road

Comments

Cottonwood

6/20/2025

2WD High Clearance

Dusty, with a few ruts.

Skutumpah

6/20/2025

2WD High Clearance

Dusty, with a few ruts.

Glendale Bench

6/9/2025

2WD

None

Paria Movie Set

6/9/2025

2WD

Dry and Dusty

House Rock Valley

6/9/2025

2WD

Rutted, dry, and dusty

White House

4/12/2025

2WD

Road is in good condition.

 

Last updated: June 25, 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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