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, March 15, 2024

All road conditions can change RAPIDLY due to weather. Please contact the nearest Visitor Center for updated conditions.

Roads to the East

Name

Date

Road

Comments

Burr Trail

3/9/2024

2WD

Dry

Notom-Bullfrog

3/3/2024

2WD High Clearance

2WD High Clearance! Deep ruts from Cedar Mesa campground East. Per Capitol Reef NPS report.

Road to Bullfrog Marina

3/3/2024

4WD High Clearance

4WD High Clearance for Bullfrog crossing! Per Capitol Reef NPS report.

Wolverine Loop

3/9/2024

2WD High Clearance

Small ruts, bumps, no sports cars

Cedar Wash

3/7/2024

2WD High Clearance

Recently graded but sandy in places.

Hole in the Rock

3/7/2024

2WD High Clearance

None Recommend HC-4WD for last 7 miles.

Spencer Flat

2/14/2024

2WD High Clearance, 4WD

Drying quickly, Recommend 4WD for sections of mud over last 2 miles.

Roads to the North

Name

Date

Road

Comments

Hells Backbone

2/23/2024

Impassable

Impassable due to snow!

Posey Lake to Loa

2/23/2024

Impassable

Snowy conditions! Impassable!

Whites Flat (FR #152)

2/23/2024

Impassable

Impassable, posted closed for winter.

Griffin Top

2/23/2024

Impassable

Impassable!

North Creek (FR #149)

2/23/2024

Impassable

Closed for winter!

Main Canyon

2/23/2024

4WD, Impassable

Passable to Forest Service boundary. Impassable beyond.

Roads to the Central Areas

Name

Date

Road

Comments

Smoky Mountain - Alvey Wash

3/10/2024

4WD High Clearance

Soft mud and ruts north of Collet Junction. Very rocky and rough south of Collet Junction.

Left Hand Collet

3/13/2024

4WD High Clearance

Passable with High Clearance 4WD. Still small areas of ice in canyon.

Croton

3/13/2024

4WD

Passable with 4WD to Escalante.

Smoky Hollow

3/6/2024

2WD High Clearance

Graded last fall, so fairly smooth.

Roads to the West

Name

Date

Road

Comments

Cottonwood

3/10/2024

2WD

Dry. Rough washboard segments, shallow dips & ruts. Low water crossing justeast of road 410.

Skutumpah

3/9/2024

2WD, 4WD

Mostly dry. 22 miles from south end to Willis Trailhead; some short shallow mud segments best with 4WD.

Glendale Bench

3/11/2024

2WD

Dry, with minimal ruts.

Paria Movie Set

3/11/2024

2WD

Dry. Moderate dips at wash crossings just before & after day use area.

House RockValley

3/2/2024

2WD

Dry with ruts up to Stateline CG

White House

3/11/2024

2WD

Dry. Ongoing construction could cause some delays.

Last updated: March 18, 2024

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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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