How difficult is Cottonwood Canyon Road?

Cottonwood Canyon Road is rated easy. The route runs 47 miles with 1,100 feet of elevation gain.

When is the best time to visit Cottonwood Canyon Road?

The best months are Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct. Avoid Jul, Aug.

Guides/Overland routes/Southwest Utah

Overland route47 mi1,100 ft gaindifficulty: easy

Cottonwood Canyon Road

RegionSouthwest UtahLast verifiedApr 28, 2026

Photo by Thomashertel, CC BY-SA 3.0

Trail vitals6 facts

Length

47mi

Elev gain

1,100ft

Technical difficulty

Easy

Direction

One-way

Vehicle

Stock 4WD; impassable when wet.

Best months

Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct

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Last verified April 2026

Connects US-89 near Kanab to the town of Cannonville through the heart of GSENM. Mostly graded clay; turns to slip-and-slide grease within an hour of rain.

Location

47 mi · Overland route

Approx. location 37.571, -112.059

Trail facts

3 fields

Nearest town	Cannonville, UT
Closed	Jul, Aug
Approx. location	37.571, -112.059

Photos

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Common questions

How difficult is Cottonwood Canyon Road?: Cottonwood Canyon Road is rated easy. The route runs 47 miles with 1,100 feet of elevation gain.
What kind of vehicle do you need for Cottonwood Canyon Road?: Stock 4WD; impassable when wet.
When is the best time to visit Cottonwood Canyon Road?: The best months are Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct. Avoid Jul, Aug.