Photo by Thomashertel, CC BY-SA 3.0
Last verified April 2026
Connects US-89 near Kanab to the town of Cannonville through the heart of GSENM. Mostly graded clay; turns to slip-and-slide grease within an hour of rain.
Trailhead: 37.57130, -112.05930
- Technical Difficulty
- easy
- Length
- 47 miles
- Elevation gain
- 1,100 ft
- Direction
- One-way
- Vehicle
- Stock 4WD; impassable when wet.
- Nearest town
- Cannonville, UT
- Terrain
- Graded clay; impassable when wet
- Best months
- Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct
- Trailhead
- 37.57130, -112.05930
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Common questions
- How difficult is Cottonwood Canyon Road?
- Cottonwood Canyon Road is rated easy. The route runs 47 miles with 1,100 feet of elevation gain.
- What kind of vehicle do you need for Cottonwood Canyon Road?
- Stock 4WD; impassable when wet.
- When is the best time to drive Cottonwood Canyon Road?
- The best months are Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct. Avoid Jul, Aug.