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This 62 mile (100 km) drive (one way) runs from Escalante, Utah to the Hole-in-the-Rock on the western shore of Lake Powell following the general route of of the original Hole-in-the-Rock Expedition and is great for Grand Staircase Escalante Camping. Most of the road is in Grand Staircase-Ecalante National Monument, however the last approximately 5 miles are within the boundaries of Glen Canyon NRA. Most of the road on BLM land is passable to high-clearance, two-wheel drive vehicles in dry weather. The last few miles within Glen Canyon are best travelled by foot, bicycle, or four-wheel drive vehicle. There are numerous side-roads that leave this main road. Nearly all of these are only recommended for four-wheel drive.
Persons travelling this road should carry plenty of water (at least one gallon--4 liters--per person per day) and be equipped to get themselves out of any difficulty they might encounter. This road is not routinely patrolled by any agency. Temperatures can range over 100° F (38°C) in summer to near 0° F (-17°C) in winter. Sudden heavy rains, especially in summer months may make this road impassable. If you are caught near the end of the road during a heavy storm, you may not be able to make it back to the paved highway, even with a four-wheel drive.
Utah is a gorgeous state and especially in the red rocks and all the buttes and arches- canyons . Amazing work of art !
Generally a wonderful monument with low traffic. A nice reprieve from the insane volume of humans found at national parks. Beautiful scenery and incredible views.
The most beautiful and awe inspiring waterfall i have been able to dip into in my life.
Beautiful hike all the way to the waterfall and then a cold dip to cool off right under the waterfall.
You could easlly spend a month here. Hiked Cassidys Arch, Willis Creek, Great Wash and Calf Creek Falls. All were fantastic!!
