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 Sunday, September 10, 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	9/4/2023	2WD	None
Notom-Bullfrog	9/5/2023	2WD High Clearance	High Clearance 2WD conditions. Per Capitol Reef NPS report.
Road to Bullfrog Marina	9/5/2023	2WD	Conditions currently unknown! Per Capitol Reef NPS report.
Wolverine Loop	8/29/2023	Impassable	Road is impassable from a recent flood approximately 5 miles down the west side of the Wolverine Loop road.
Cedar Wash	9/7/2023	2WD High Clearance	Road is passable with a some rough spots.
Hole in the Rock	9/5/2023	2WD High Clearance	Road has been graded to Red Well. Recommend HC-4WD for last 7 miles.
Spencer Flat	9/8/2023	2WD High Clearance	Bumpy, small ruts
Roads to the North
Name	Date	Road	Comments
Hells Backbone	9/9/2023	2WD	2WD conditions with washboarding. Conditions subject to change!
Posey Lake to Loa	9/9/2023	2WD High Clearance	Conditions subject to change with forecasted rain! Watch for log truck traffic by Posey.
Whites Flat (FR #152)	9/9/2023	2WD High Clearance	2WD High clearance. Conditions subject to change!
Griffin Top	9/9/2023	2WD High Clearance	Some rough spots. Conditions subject to change.
North Creek (FR#149)	9/9/2023	2WD High Clearance	Areas of washboards. High clearance recommended.
Main Canyon	9/9/2023	2WD	Dry and dusty with some areas of washboarding.
Roads to the Central Areas
Name	Date	Condition	Comments
Smoky Mountain -Alvey Wash	9/9/2023	4WD,Impassable	Recent storms, may be impassable.
Left Hand Collet	9/9/2023	4WD High Clearance	4WD High Clearance is required! Full size vehicles not recommended.
Croton	7/26/2023	2WD High Clearance	Deep ruts north of Alstrom Pt. junction. Conditions unknown north of Grand Bench junction.
Smoky Hollow	7/1/2023	4WD High Clearance	None
Roads to the West
Name	Date	Road	Comments
Cottonwood	9/7/2023	2WD High Clearance	Not recommended for passenger cars.
Skutumpah	9/7/2023	2WD High Clearance	None
Glendale Bench	9/2/2023	4WD	Damp with some mud segments best with 4WD.
Paria Movie Set	9/3/2023	2WD, 4WD	Dry with moderate dip to day use area. Then 4WD best for mud in wash crossings beyond. East crossing impassable.
House Rock Valley	9/9/2023	2WD High Clearance	2WD High Clearance/AWD is recommended. Conditions subject to change with forecasted rain.
White House	9/9/2023	2WD High Clearance	2WD High Clearance recommended.