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Smokey Mountain Road

Basics
Location:
Through Grand Staircase National Monument from Hwy 12 to Hwy 89
Setting:
Desert
Surface:
Maintained Dirt/Gravel but very rough and rutted in places
Suitable Vehicle:
Passenger Car
Length:
78 miles oneway
Time:
5 hours
Season:
Drivable year round

Description

From Escalante, this route climbs switchbacks 1,200 feet up Smokey Mountain before winding through the exceptionally rugged desert landscape of the Grand Staircase. Along the route are some good views over Lake Powell and up to Bryce Canyon National Park. It ends at Hwy 89 at Big Water near Lake Powell.

The route is graded dirt and gravel and is 78 miles long oneway. A few sections require a high clearance vehicle. This is very remote desert so be sure to have a vehicle in good working order and bring plenty of water. Plan on spending about 4-5 hrs. The road is impassable when wet.

Details

Location:
Through Grand Staircase National Monument from Hwy 12 to Hwy 89
Setting:
Desert
Surface:
Maintained Dirt/Gravel but very rough and rutted in places
Suitable Vehicle:
Passenger Car
Length:
78 miles oneway
Time:
5 hours
Season:
Drivable year round

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