Lockhart Basin

Total Miles
37.7

Elevation

1,504.92 ft

Duration

6 Hours

Technical Rating

4

Difficult

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

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Trail Overview

Lockhart Basin is way off the beaten path, incredibly rough and rocky, and borders Canyonlands National Park. It's not safe to take this one alone. Give yourself plenty of time if you expect to get through it in one day. Add Lockhart Canyon for a fun overnight trip, but remember extra water and fuel. Hamburger Rock Campground is available for a small fee. Avoid Canyonlands National Park if you're riding an ATV or UTV.

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Lockhart Basin
Lockhart Basin

Difficulty

Difficult. The first 2 miles is the toughest part. After that, it's mostly moderate with intermittent mildly difficult spots. Heavy rains can make it worse. After Waypoint 04, it's easier. Aggressive, stock, high-clearance 4x4 SUVs can do it with experienced driver.

Technical Rating

4

Status Reports

Chris Dunlop
Aug 30, 2024
2016 Toyota 4Runner
Open
Dusty
Rough/Deteriorated
The storms about 3 weeks ago that took out Black Bear and Imogene in the San Juans nailed Moab as well. Well we felt that as we had to clear the route from a few debris fields/slides. it also undercut some of the obstacles and made them a bit more challenging. Took us about 7 hours when coupled with Hurrah Pass. Amazing day though and highly recommended. We also came across 3 motorcycles throughout the day (only people we saw) who we had to resupply with water. Don't underestimate the heat!
Mark Johnson
Aug 27, 2024
4x4
Open
The first few miles past the Chicken Corners junction are challenging, with steep, off-camber ledges up to three feet tall. This trail should be rated a six, not a four.
ᕲᓾᗩᘙᗋ ᗸᕢᘙᗗᘙᗗ
Jul 22, 2024
2024 Polaris RZR Pro XP
Open
Rough/Deteriorated
Manuel Reyes Saralegui
Jun 03, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
The trail is open, but be careful. I did this with a 2 door lifted JK Rubicon on 34", meaning my car easily passes many obstacles, and still this was a very hard pass. Specially the area closer to Moab is very difficult, technical and with large rocks to pass. I don't think I would have passed with a 4door, and almost rolled at least on 2 points. And I'm a very experienced offroader. Just be careful, and don't do it alone. Had to tell a couple coming on their stock Sahara to turn around because it was going to wreck their car.

Access Description

Follow directions for Hurrah Pass, Trail #32, and first half of Chicken Corners, Trail #58. Turn left at sign to Lockhart Basin.

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