Upper Basin Road

Total Miles 10.1
Technical Rating
2 Easy
Best Time Spring, Fall
Trail Type Full-Width Road
Accessible By
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Trail Overview

The Upper Basin Road is an improved dirt road that is rated 2 out of 10 that crosses a section of the Kolob Terrace. The southern end of the road starts at the north end of the Kolob Reservoir at the Kolob Road. The road progresses west around the lake and north across Bean Hill and Lee Point. During the late spring, the Alpine Meadows will bloom with purple, blue, and yellow wildflowers. In early fall the leaves will start changing color and rival anywhere in the nation for beauty and landscape. The road crests at 8700 feet near the intersection with Kannara Mountain Road. The Kolob Terrace is a primitive area and there are no services so be prepared with water, a spare, and other items you might need if you break down. Due to snow fall the road is usually closed in November and does not open back up until June.

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Difficulty

County dirt road with infrequent or light maintenance after rain or snow, high clearance light duty 4WD may be required.

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

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Skip E. Loder
Jun 28, 2025
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You have to pass through five or six gates as you go through private property easements. Not a lot of room to get out of way if somebody’s coming in the opposite direction. Nice alternative to coming back down Kanarra Mountain Road from the reservoir. Gives you some nice views of Kolobs looking west.
Tracey Turner
Sep 01, 2024
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Dry, dusty (wear sunglasses or goggles), part of road were recently graded.
taylor bloss
Aug 31, 2024
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mike haller
Aug 01, 2024
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Upper Basin Road Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

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

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