Back way into (out of) Capitol Reef

[Bosque Bill]

Anyone taken the Pleasant Creek - South Draw Roads into or out of Capitol Reef NP?

Not (necessarily) looking for current conditions just an overall impression. Thanks.

 

[1980Keystone]

I haven't taken that route yet, but would like to someday. I'd like to be able to say what S. Draw road is like, but I can't say with any real experience. My long-time Utah backroad experience would say that you should not count on anything or a passable road in many parts. We had record snow pack and places like the Tantalus creek crossing (with no bridge I believe) is a complete wildcard. A record hot day might be a record flood of the creek. I might wait until mid-June and then only give even odds on making it through. Just my thoughts.

 

[1980Keystone]

BTW, if you happen to find any inside info on the road conditions this year for S. Draw road, please post them. I might try it too.

 

[Bosque Bill]

Sorry, I should have updated this weeks ago, but my mind was somewhere else.

NPS reported South Draw Road as impassible, so I didn't even try it.

You can get recorded & updated road conditions for the Capitol Reef park area by calling ‭(435) 425-3791 and following the prompts.