Orange Cliffs Trail

Total Miles 14.5
Technical Rating
3 Easy
Best Time Spring, Summer, Fall
Trail Type Full-Width Road
Accessible By
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Trail Overview

This trail departs from the Hans Flat ranger station and travels North through and eventually out of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Much of the trail is fairly well-maintained sand, with a portion of slick rock around 6 miles in that is a little more challenging. This trail provides access to the Horseshoe Canyon District of Canyonlands National Park, as well as some great views of the Orange Cliffs, Canyonlands, and Horseshoe Canyon Wilderness Area. Camping is only allowed by backcountry permit in this area of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, but once outside of that and on BLM land, you are free to disperse camp.

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Difficulty

This is a mostly sand trail that is decently maintained, however, there is approximately a 1-mile section of slick rock that would damage low clearance vehicles. Saw several truck campers and high clearance SUVs.

Technical Rating

3

Orange Cliffs Trail Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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