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Harts Draw Highway

The Harts Draw Highway travels across the northeastern flank of the Abajo Mountains and SR-211 near Newspaper Rock. The Harts Draw-Canyonlands Overlook is about 10 miles from Monticello, with vistas of the La Sal Mountains, Shay Mountain, and the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park. In autumn, aspens and maples are blazing flags along the drive. In winter, the road is plowed from Monticello to the winter recreation area where you can find trails for skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling.

For a brochure on winter activities for the Moab and Monticello Ranger Districts, click here.

For a map of the winter trails in the Abajos, please click here.

Current Conditions

Weather and snow melt will affect open and closing. In winter, the road is only plowed from Monticello to the winter recreaton area. It does not go through to SR-211. Call the Monticello Ranger District for further information on conditions, 435-587-2041.

Getting There

Directions

From the intersection of Main St and 200 S in Monticello, Utah, head west on 200 S for about 0.26 miles. Turn slightly southwest onto Abajo Dr. Travel on Abajo Dr. for about 2.0 miles until you get to the Manti-La Sal National Forest boundary. The road continues to SR-211 where you can turn left to go to the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park, Newspaper Rock, and the Indian Creek section of Bears Ears National Monument. If you turn right, it will take you back to US 191.