Hells Backbone Road
A scenic road that drives through the Escalante Ranger District from Escalante to Boulder. The road drives through desert slickrock, ponderosa pine forests, and aspens. It crosses over the narrow Hell's Backbone Bridge were there are beautiful views into the gorges of the Box-Death Hollow Wilderness. The drive is approximately 35 miles of gravel road and takes about 2 hours.
General Information
Open unless inaccessible due to snow.
No fee
Contact Name: Escalante Interagency Visitor Center
Contact Phone: (435) 826-5499
Getting There
Directions
There are two ways to drive Hells Backbone Road. Both entrances are off of Hwy 12 between Boulder, UT and Escalante UT. The Escalante entrance starts right in the down of Escalante. They are both signed. The road is a loop through the forest bringing you back to Hwy 12.
Parking
There are several dirt parking areas along the road to park and observe the views.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Vault toilets available seasonally in campgrounds along the road.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Water available seasonally in campgrounds along the road.
