Powell Point Trail

Total Miles 15.2
Technical Rating
3 Easy
Best Time Spring, Summer, Fall
Trail Type Full-Width Road
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Trail Overview

This is a relatively short out-and-back road to Powell Point. The trail ends at a hiking trailhead sitting at approximately 10,000 feet above sea level. The land is administered by the forest service, and the roads on the first half going up are well maintained. The last portion of the trail is more rutted and has a number of aspen tree roots exposed from vehicle use. In normal conditions, most overland vehicles can make it to the end with careful driving. The road is narrow and there are not many places to pass in full-width vehicles. The end of the road is incredible and gives a beautiful view of Bryce Canyon National Park from one of the highest points around. The road is impassable in winter with snow and heavy rains. Please do not carve into the aspen trees along the trail and leave no trace.

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Difficulty

Most of the road is well maintained. The back half is just narrow with aspen roots and some mud holes in wet conditions.

Technical Rating

3

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Kirby Ward
May 22, 2026
Open
A little snow left in spots road is open with a few rough spots. We were in a 2025 Ford Bronco, 4x4 was not required. There was a Hyundai Tuscon at the Powell Point Tailhead turn off.
Jjust j Sheets
May 02, 2026
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goy about 95% of the way up to the t in trail, some snow, decided to wimp out and not try it, yes there were tracks through the snow in shadows.
Nick Cardwell
Jun 15, 2024
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Snow has cleared, took a left at Barney top so didn’t finish the whole Powell trail. Snow looks almost completely gone. Even saw a bear on trail!
Mark Maxwell
May 18, 2024
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Tyler henry
Oct 09, 2023
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Bryan Wilson
Sep 03, 2023
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Greg Hill
Jun 07, 2023
Open
Marc Lind
May 27, 2023
Open

Powell Point Trail Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

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

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