House Rock Road

Total Miles
20.2

Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

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Trail Overview

House Rock Road is an unimproved road, but well maintained. The road sees a lot of traffic due to several popular trailheads, such as Buckskin Gulch, Wire Pass and the Wave. There are trailhead parking areas with bathrooms along the route. The road stretches for approximately 30 miles between State Routes 89 and 89A.

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House Rock Road
House Rock Road

Difficulty

This is a well traveled road. It has a lot of rocks, which makes it slow and bumpy. Otherwise, it is passible by most vehicles in dry weather.

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

Paul Smith
Mar 03, 2025
2024 Toyota 4Runner
Open
Easy and well traveled trail with occasional washboard and mud spots. Saw a stock Ford Fusion - definitely not difficult.
David H
Nov 12, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
Dusty
Washboard
Easy trail with great views of the Vermilion Cliffs, particularly on the southern half of route. Some road work being done on southern quarter, but no obstructions.
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