RT Cottonwood Canyon Road

Scenic 47-mile dirt road in Utah that connects U.S. Route 89 (US-89) with South Kodachrome Road and traverses portions of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument offering a unique view into the heart of the Monument

General Information

Closest cities with hotels:

Page, AZ (45 mi)

Seasons:

Spring and Fall are best; avoid during or after rain or snow

Location:

Cottonwood Canyon Road, Kanab, UT 84741

Website:

blm.gov

How to Get There

From Page, AZ (45.5 mi): Take US-89 N for about 43 miles, then turn right onto Cottonwood Canyon Road and continue for approximately 2.5 miles to reach the scenic backway.

Overview

Cottonwood Canyon Road (Road 400) is a scenic 47-mile dirt road through Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument from US-89 (east of Kanab) to Kodachrome Basin State Park, passing the Cockscomb ridge and views of Grand Staircase, Grosvenor Arch, and Cottonwood Narrows. It was built as a maintenance road for power lines. In dry weather, it is a reasonably good dirt road for most vehicles, but it turns into impassable slick clay when wet, so check conditions at the visitor center.

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