Ordealist

Overland route

Cottonwood Canyon Road

in Southwest Utah

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.

Trailhead: 37.57130, -112.05930

Difficulty
easy
Length
47 miles
Elevation gain
1,100 ft
Direction
One-way
Vehicle
Stock 4WD; impassable when wet.
Nearest town
Cannonville, UT
Terrain
Graded clay; impassable when wet
Best months
Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct

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