South Draw Road - Capitol Reef NP

Total Miles
5.6

Technical Rating

4

Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

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South Draw Road - Capitol Reef NP
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Trail Overview

Rugged but fun dirt and rock route accessing Capitol Reef National Park through the back door. This route is little maintained. It both crosses and runs along the creek bed of South Draw and becomes braided in multiple spots. Check with the ranger station about current conditions and avoid during wet weather.

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South Draw Road - Capitol Reef NP
South Draw Road - Capitol Reef NP

Difficulty

rugged dirt road

Technical Rating

4

Status Reports

Steven Oneill
Sep 16, 2025
2008 Lexus GX
Open
Dusty
Rough/Deteriorated
Wyatt Cleveland
May 20, 2025
4x4
Temporarily Closed
Posted Sign
Trail Closed as of 5/13 for construction at the National Park. No expected reopening date. Scenic Drive is closed south of Grand Wash road.
Jeff Smith
Apr 13, 2025
Open
Rough/Deteriorated
Fun, beautiful trail. Small water crossings and a little mud but nothing to worry about.
Andrew M
Mar 25, 2025
2013 Ford F-Series
Open
Rough/Deteriorated
Trail is open all the way from Pine Creek CG to Capitol Gorge. There is an old closure sign still on display a little ways before Sheets Draw, but it‘s out of date - trail is open. Tough going though, some gnarly off-camber, heavily rutted and eroded sections with steep drop offs that are a bit sketchy. Doable in my F150 though, and totally worth it.

South Draw Road - Capitol Reef NP can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High-Clearance 4x4
  • SUV

South Draw Road - Capitol Reef NP Map

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