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This place is amazing. Started driving into the unpaved road around 5pm and got to the Google point around 6:10pm. The last point was difficult to maneuver on my ford explorer but that can just be due to not being experienced with off road terrain. The biggest downfall today was the wind. We couldn't pitch our tent which left is sleeping in our vehicle. We also could not make are planned meals. Many others left but we are staying to experience the sunsire.
The road from Big Water, UT to the Alstrom Point is about 25mi. The first 23 miles is dirt road with minor potholes every once in a while. The last 2 miles is where it gets very rough. At the beginning of those 2 miles, there’ll be two paths to take, neither are easy going, but stay to the right, that’s the easier route. After that it’s just large rocks you have to crawl over. Took about 30 minutes to get through those 2 miles. 4WD is a must, as well as high ground clearance. For comparison, I met a stranger on that trail, and he made it in his Subaru Outback, just had to take it very slow and be strategic about where he was placing his tires. Keep an eye on the weather too, if it’s rained recently or the trail has water on it, don’t even think about it, you can get stranded out there. There is no cell signal unless you’re with Verizon. The view at the end was well beyond worth every second!
Simple amazing place!!! Definitely need 4X4 vehicle to get to the final spot. All the drive from Big water till this spot is amazing!
The road is quite rocky in the last two miles. It is not easy to get to, but it is definitely worth it.
Yep, it is indeed a special view. Even without the dammed water it would be awesome, but the reflections from the dammed water make it special. I had it all to myself on a Sunday afternoon in mid-December. Minimal wind.
My opinion on the last 2 miles: That first technical section is the biggest threat. I chose to park my 4x4 F150 and walk because I wasn't in the mood for a 3mph bouncy drive. If I was car camping I would've drove it. But after walking it, it wouldn't have been that bad of a drive except for that first part (you'll know what I'm talking about when you get 2 miles from the destination). And then there's a rocky patch after 1 mile that would take time, but there is a detour around some of it if you're looking. And that rocky patch isn't really a big threat unless you take a wrong approach. The walk was pretty & easy & peaceful. ... Also if you're driving the last 2 miles, realize there are some forks that aren't too obvious. So if you find yourself on a crazy path, look around because you might have detoured a bit from the easier path.
