Basics
- Location:
- South of Canyonlands National Park along the edge of Dark Canyon Wilderness
- Surface:
- Rough Dirt/Gravel
- Suitable Vehicle:
- High Clearance Vehicle
- Length:
- 48 miles oneway
- Time:
- 3 - 4 hours
- Season:
- Drivable April to November
Description
The Elk Ridge Road Scenic Backway (County Rd. #285, Forest Rd. #079) climbs onto Elk Ridge near Natural Bridges NM. It also climbs to over 8,700 feet in elevation as it passes through the geologic formations known as the 'Bears Ears'.
Details
Location:
South of Canyonlands National Park along the edge of Dark Canyon Wilderness
Surface:
Rough Dirt/Gravel
Suitable Vehicle:
High Clearance Vehicle
Length:
48 miles oneway
Time:
3 - 4 hours
Main Roads:
Forest Rd 088/Gooseberry
Season:
Drivable April to November
