Waterline Road - BLM6850

Total Miles
6.1

Elevation

2,132.59 ft

Duration

1 Hours

Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Trail Overview

This road starts just north of the Escalante Petrified Forest State Park and runs north, to an intersection with the Hell's Backbone Loop Road. That road is a heavily traveled road for visitors wanting to get up to the Hell's Backbone area. For that reason, this road is a nice alternative that does provide some challenges for the off-roader but nothing a well-equipped vehicle should be able to handle. This is a four-wheel drive trail and if there has been recent moisture you may want to stay with the main road as areas do experience washes and mud. There a some moderate climbs and washes, when ridden, that you will need to traverse. This is maintained periodically but that timeframe has been increasing lately so the trail does get rougher over time. On the north end, you will pass through a stream that does experience flooding during heavy rain periods.

Photos of Waterline Road - BLM6850

Waterline Road - BLM6850
Waterline Road - BLM6850

Difficulty

The trail includes some off-camber situations when climbing and descending over the route. There are also some tight turns and sections with some moderately sized rocks to negotiate. Most normally equipped off-road vehicles should have no difficulty with this trail. You will need 4WD and higher clearance. On the north end, there are some narrow areas with sharp turns to negotiate.

Technical Rating

3

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

Access Description

If you're leaving from Escalante take Pine Creek Lane to Reservoir Road then turn north on Waterline Road. You will be going through the State Park but most of the time if the rangers know you are just traversing they will let you pass without a fee. Be nice as they do not have to waive the fee.

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