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 Friday, May 26, 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	5/23/2023	2WD High Clearance	2WD High Clearance for dirt section.
Notom-Bullfrog	5/23/2023	2WD High Clearance	Recommend 2WD High Clearance. Per Capitol Reef NPS report.
Road to Bullfrog Marina	5/23/2023	2WD High Clearance	2WD High Clearance for crossing. Per Capitol Reef NPS report.
Wolverine Loop	5/10/2023	2WD High Clearance	Road is rough in places.
Cedar Wash	5/4/2023	2WD High Clearance	Good condition a few sandy spots.
Hole in the Rock	5/26/2023	2WD High Clearance	Road is currently being graded. Still some rough spots. Recommend HC- 4WD for last 7 miles.
Spencer Flat	4/8/2023	2WD High Clearance	Dry with segments of sand starting to appear on the road.
Roads to the North
Name	Date	Road	Comments
Hells Backbone	5/26/2023	2WD	Passable! 2WD conditions.
Posey Lake to Loa	5/26/2023	Impassable	Road passable to Posey Lake, becomes impassable to Loa.
Whites Flat (FR#152)	5/26/2023	2WD High Clearance	Passable, recommend 2WD High Clearance.
Griffin Top	5/26/2023	Impassable	Impassable!
North Creek (FR#149)	5/18/2023	2WD High Clearance	Passable to Lower Barker.
Main Canyon	5/26/2023	2WD High Clearance	Passable to Forest Service boundary, conditions unknown to Widtsoe.
Roads to the Central Areas
Name	Date	Condition	Comments
Smoky Mountain -Alvey Wash	5/24/2023	2WD High Clearance	Graded to Croton junction, from the south. Conditions unknown north of there.
Left Hand Collet	5/1/2023	4WD High Clearance	None
Croton	5/26/2023	2WD High Clearance	Passable from North with ATVs only to Grand Bench Jct. Due to large rocks on road at Hells Gate.
Smoky Hollow	5/24/2023	4WD High Clearance	Smooth to Tibbett jct., but 4WD HC north of there.
Roads to the West
Name	Date	Road	Comments
Cottonwood	5/24/2023	2WD	Road is currently being graded. Dry and dusty.
Skutumpah	5/24/2023	2WD	Road is in good condition. Recently graded.
Glendale Bench	5/1/2023	2WD	Dry. Graded leaving rough gravel segments.
Paria Movie Set	5/21/2023	2WD	Good condition and dry entire way from highway to rest area/paria river cottonwoods
House Rock Valley	5/21/2023	4WD High Clearance	Muddy in spots from 89N to Wire Pass TH. Deep ruts and debris fields between WP and Stateline. Dry to the south to 1017 White Pocket turn off.
White House	5/1/2023	2WD	Dry. Moderate dip at 2nd wash crossing.