North Fork Country Road
Total Miles
5.2
Elevation
1,998.68 ft
Duration
2 Hours
Technical Rating
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Trail Overview
North Fork Country Road is a 26.5-mile point-to-point trail rated 2 of 10 located in Kane County, Utah. This trail is a county-maintained dirt track that runs north/south and connects Highway 9 (Zion National Park Road) with Highway 14 at Navajo Lake (just west of Duck Creek). Traveling north the pavement ends just past the turn for the Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort. The trail is generally accessible by any 2 or 4WD vehicle from late spring through early winter. The road is subject to closure during severe weather and during the winter months once the snow starts falling. The road starts at about 6000 feet and climbs to over 9000 feet before reaching the pavement at Navajo Lake. The road offers scenic views of Zion National Park, vista views of Birch Canyon, and sweeping views of the Markagunt Plateau. The North Virgin River which leads into the Zion Narrows parallels the road for several miles. Cell phone service is intermittent. The nearest services are in Mount Carmel or Duck Creek.
Photos of North Fork Country Road
Difficulty
This is a county dirt road with infrequent or light maintenance after rain or snow. High clearance and light-duty 4WD may be required.