South Draw Road - Capitol Reef NP

Total Miles
5.6

Elevation

2,110.21 ft

Duration

Technical Rating

Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

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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Difficulty

rugged dirt road

Technical Rating

Status Reports

Jess Caddick

Jul 04, 2024

4x4

Temporarily Closed

Posted Sign

Trail Restoration

Posted sign at the entrance to Capitol Reef. No through road to SR24. Vehicles must turn around at Pleasant Creek and return to access road! Trail is marked is 4x4 required and not recommended due to maintenance. There’s no date on the posted sign.

Blake Harper

Apr 21, 2024

2021 Ford F-Series

Open

Rough/Deteriorated

There are a few narrow sections but my F150 could fit through. The crux is a short (50 yard) descent at the park boundary on the south side. Steep (probably 8-10%) with large rocks/steps (12-18") and a drop off on the side. Only other vehicle I saw were two park rangers.

Aaron Huisman

Oct 12, 2023

4x4

Open

Dusty

Rough/Deteriorated

Ed Aldeo

Jul 04, 2023

Open

Normal