Northern Cathedral Valley Road

Total Miles 11.2
Technical Rating
2 Easy
Best Time Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Trail Type Full-Width Road
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Trail Overview

Nice and easy dirt road that traverses the Northern section of Cathedral Valley National Park and cuts into BLM land. Stock vehicles and passenger cars were spotted. There are a few dry river washes that could potentially see water in the Spring or during flash-flood weather. Remote desert environment, so plan according with water and supplies. Beautiful and scenic with desert plateaus and striking color patterns in the rocks.

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Difficulty

Dirt road is maintained by National Park service. However heavy rain or flash floods along route are possible.

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

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Odonata Overland
Feb 16, 2026
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Dry. Some washboard, but not annoying. As washes were dry, but rain was forecast that evening.
David Pierson
Feb 15, 2026
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Alex LaBarge
Sep 20, 2025
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Mild to moderate washboard in various places.
Al Smith
Sep 15, 2025
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Matt Muir
Apr 26, 2025
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Landen Spackman
Apr 12, 2025
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Side by sides not permitted within the boundaries of Capitol Reef National Park.
Sam McGuire
Jan 04, 2025
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Some ice & snow on the descent into the valley.
Olivier B
Nov 19, 2024
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Kristian Brown
Nov 09, 2024
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John Landon
Apr 25, 2024
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Roger Crawford
Oct 30, 2023
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Jesse Riley
Oct 14, 2023
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Jesse Riley
Mar 02, 2023
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Northern Cathedral Valley Road Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • 50 Inch
  • 60 Inch
  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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