Road Conditions

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The information on this page may not reflect most recent road conditions. Please reach out to the Bureau of Land Management for more information.

 

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.

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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, August 20, 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	8/7/2025	2WD	None
Notom-Bullfrog	8/18/2025	2WD High Clearance	2WD High Clearance, with segments of washboarding! Per Capitol Reef NPS Report.
Road to Bullfrog Marina	8/18/2025	2WD	2WD for Bullfrog crossing. Per Capitol Reef NPS report.
Wolverine Loop	7/29/2025	2WD High Clearance	Road is dry and dusty rough in places.
Cedar Wash	8/5/2025	2WD High Clearance	Road is rough in places sandy between Covered Wagon and Cedar Arch Natural Bridge.
Hole in the Rock	8/18/2025	2WD High Clearance	Road is dry and dusty washboarding is a problem. Recommend HC- 4WD for last 7 miles.
Spencer Flat	8/13/2025	4WD	Road is dry and dusty with washboards and deep sand in places.
Roads to the North
Name	Date	Road	Comments
Hells Backbone	8/20/2025	2WD High Clearance	Segments of extreme washboards on north and south side.
Posey Lake to Loa	8/20/2025	2WD High Clearance	Recommend 2WD High Clearance. Areas of washboarding.
Whites Flat (FR #152)	8/20/2025	2WD High Clearance	Dry and dusty with segments of washboards.
Griffin Top	8/20/2025	2WD High Clearance	Recommend 2WD High Clearance. Some rough areas.
North Creek (FR #149)	8/20/2025	2WD High Clearance	Dry and dusty with areas of washboarding!
Main Canyon	8/20/2025	2WD	Dry and dusty with segments of washboarding.
Roads to the Central Areas
Name	Date	Condition	Comments
Smoky Mountain -Alvey Wash	8/10/2025	2WD High Clearance	Dusty. Rough in spots.
Left Hand Collet	8/4/2025	4WD	None
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	8/10/2025	2WD High Clearance	Sandy in spots.
Roads to the West
Name	Date	Road	Comments
Cottonwood	8/17/2025	2WD	Dry, with multiple ruts and washboard sections.
Skutumpah	8/17/2025	2WD	Dusty, with occasional soft sand and gypsum holes.
Glendale Bench	7/4/2025	2WD	Dusty.
Paria Movie Set	8/16/2025	2WD	2WD to restroom. HC needed north of there for wash banks. Dry.
House Rock Valley	8/20/2025	2WD High Clearance	Dusty with segments of washboards!
White House	7/13/2025	2WD	Dusty.

 

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