Trail Overview

The Dolores Triangle is a scenic high desert dirt/jeep trail in Eastern Utah, ranging in elevation from 4,500 feet to 6,500 feet. It features rugged landscapes with pinion and juniper trees, granite rocks, red sandstone bluffs, and red sand washes. This area is rarely traveled because of its location. The Triangle is bordered by the Dolores River, Wilderness Areas, and rugged canyons. The only easy access is by entering through the Colorado side, traveling through the Colorado National Monument and Glade Park ranch country. It's well worth the drive.

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Difficulty

70% of the trail is easy, but several miles are rough and rocky with some steep grades, loose rock and sand in places.

Technical Rating

Bill M

Jun 17, 2026

2024 Jeep Wrangler

Open

Normal

Started at end of DS road and went counter clockwise. Ran it our JLU Rubicon. Trail was in very good condition. Hot but scenic too. Southern end of trail had been recently bladed. Lot of sharp shale to watch out for. This trail can been done with a higher clearance SUV. We also did Ryan Creek in the middle from east to west which is mostly down hill. Eastern side has a lot of exposed decomposed granite and wash outs. I would not recommend the average SUV trying Ryan Creek.

Chris

Apr 04, 2026

Open

Normal

Trail was recently bladed. Easy ride.

logan littlejohn

Mar 09, 2025

Open

Normal

David Gray

Oct 17, 2024

2022 Ford Bronco

Open

NormalDusty

Nathan Atkinson

May 30, 2024

1995 Chevrolet Suburban

Open

We entered Utah from the North at Colorado DS Rd, traveled South, and exited Utah back into Colorado at BLM 800. That Eastern portion of the Dolores Triangle was 2/10. We did it as part of the Glade Park to Gateway run, which is 6/10 in Colorado.

David Gray

Aug 18, 2023

2022 Ford Bronco

Obstructed

Impassable Water Crossing

Michael Kelly

May 28, 2023

Open

DustyMuddy/WetRough/Deteriorated

Ridgway Ryan

May 02, 2023

Open