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 Saturday, April 12, 2025
All road conditions can change due to weather. Please contact the nearest visitor center for the most current conditions.
Roads to the East
Name	Date	Road	Comments
Burr Trail	4/10/2025	2WD High Clearance	Recommend 2WD High Clearance on Capitol Reef Side! Per Capitol Reef NPS report.
Notom-Bullfrog	4/10/2025	2WD High Clearance	Recommend 2WD High Clearance! Per Capitol Reef NPS Report.
Road to Bullfrog Marina	4/10/2025	2WD	Unknown conditions for crossing. Per Capitol Reef NPS report.
Wolverine Loop	3/15/2025	2WD High Clearance	A few damp spots but overall in good condition for high clearance vehicles
Cedar Wash	4/7/2025	2WD High Clearance	Rough and sandy in places but passable.
Hole in the Rock	4/7/2025	2WD High Clearance	Dry and dusty road is very washboarded. Recommend HC-4WD for last 7 miles.
Spencer Flat	4/9/2025	2WD	Gravelly, loose
Roads to the North
Name	Date	Road	Comments
Hells Backbone	4/12/2025	4WD	Not Recommended! Areas of mud and snow!
Posey Lake to Loa	4/12/2025	Impassable	Impassable!
Whites Flat (FR#152)	4/12/2025	Impassable	Impassable!
Griffin Top	4/12/2025	Impassable	Impassable!
North Creek (FR#149)	4/12/2025	Impassable	Impassable!
Main Canyon	4/12/2025	4WD	Dry conditions to Forest Service Boundary. Travel not recommended to Widtsoe.
Roads to the Central Areas
Name	Date	Condition	Comments
Smoky Mountain -Alvey Wash	3/24/2025	2WD High Clearance	Dusty. Conditions unknown north of Heads of the Creeks jct.
Left Hand Collet	3/31/2025	4WD High Clearance	Recommend 4WD High Clearance. Canyon is free of ice!
Croton	3/24/2025	2WD High Clearance	2WD to Grand Bench jct.. HC north of there, and difficult for a full size vehicle due to erosion. Not recommended.
Smoky Hollow	3/20/2025	2WD High Clearance	Rough across wash crossings.
Roads to the West
Name	Date	Road	Comments
Cottonwood	4/12/2025	2WD High Clearance	Segments of washboards and rough areas. Drive carefully!
Skutumpah	4/12/2025	2WD High Clearance	Segments of washboards and ruts. Recommend 2WD High Clearance.
Glendale Bench	4/9/2025	2WD High Clearance	Road is dry with segments of washboards.
Paria Movie Set	4/6/2025	2WD High Clearance	Dry, with some ruts.
House Rock Valley	3/24/2025	2WD	Washboarded, so good tires are desirable.
White House	4/12/2025	2WD	Road is in good condition.