Trail Overview

This road can be accessed on the north end from I-70 via the exit to Highway 10 to Price or Blue Road exit. There are also two entrances coming from Capital Reef on the south end. The area offers amazing views of Iron Red Buttes. Snow-covered mountains are visible along the west end of the swell and wide open vistas to the east. The complete loop is approximately 52 miles.

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Difficulty

The road is open all year, and is very easy to drive in good weather. The road is clay and can be very slick when wet. The area is very remote and should not be traveled solo during inclement weather.

Technical Rating

Blake Griggs

Jul 05, 2025

Open

I did 2 sections of this trail. From As Above to Carlisle Wash I would rate that as a 1. Well maintained and wide. On straight sections I was able to drive 40 with no issues. The northern section from was well maintained but not as straight. There were a number of creek crossings that were muddy but I was able to cross without incident. That was 2 days after a good rain. If I had been a day earlier it would not have been a good place to be. I would rate that part of the trail a 3 or higher if wet.

Matt Muir

Apr 25, 2025

Open

Kristian Brown

Nov 09, 2024

Open

Derrick Nguyen

Oct 18, 2024

Open

Kib Holt

Mar 21, 2024

Open