Hole in the Rock Road
Hole in the Rock Road is a hard 57 miles off-road trail near Escalante, UT. It requires a properly built 4x4 with All-terrain tires, 4WD required, Full recovery kit and is best run March - November. Stock trucks and Jeeps are not recommended; plan on the required modifications before attempting it.
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Fifty-seven miles of increasingly rough desert road through the heart of Grand Staircase-Escalante, ending at a cliff overlooking Lake Powell where Mormon pioneers performed an engineering miracle in 1880. The first half is easy gravel; the last 10 miles require serious 4WD capability.
Fun Facts
In 1880, Mormon pioneers blasted and carved a wagon route through solid sandstone to reach the Colorado River.
Devil's Garden has hundreds of hoodoos and natural arches.
The road gets progressively rougher, most visitors turn around at Devil's Garden (mile 12).
🛞 Tires
⚙️ Drivetrain
🪢 Recovery
Closest campgrounds to Hole in the Rock Road:
- Bullfrog RV & Campground · Lake Powell · 31 mi
- Halls Crossing RV & Campground · Lake Powell · 31 mi
- Stanton Creek Primitive Camping Area · Lake Powell · 32 mi
- Primitive campsites at Cedar Mesa Campground · Torrey · 35 mi
Where to Camp
GPS Coordinates
Import into Gaia GPS, OnX Offroad, or Garmin
Map of Escalante, UT
5-Day Forecast
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
This trail rewards preparation. Run these tools before you load up, the numbers matter.
Tire Size Calculator
Convert tire sizes and compare diameter differences before you swap.
Running 35s or 37s? Confirm fitment and sidewall height before you go.
Gear Ratio Calculator
Find the right gear ratio after lifting or upsizing tires.
Low-range crawl ratio is everything on technical terrain, calculate yours first.
Wheel Fitment Calculator
Calculate backspacing and offset so wider wheels clear your suspension.
Extra wheel width = extra clearance on tight lines. Check offset before buying.
MPG Calculator
Estimate fuel economy after a tire upgrade, important for remote runs.
Bigger tires cut MPG. Plan your fuel stops for this trail.
Trail Matchmaker
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Answer 6 questions and confirm Hole in the Rock Road is right for your setup, or find a better match.