📜 A historic 35-mile gravel road in southern Utah, connecting Boulder and Escalante.🔍 Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s.Why Go🏞️ Stunning western scenery and panoramic mountain views with diverse landscapes🌉 Experience the thrilling Hell's Backbone Bridge with sheer drops🍂 Beautiful fall colors with extensive aspen stands🚗 Unique day trip and scenic driving route, alternative to Highway 12🎣 Picnic and fish at Posey LakeWhy Avoid⚠️ Treacherous in bad weather or road conditions, check conditions before travel🥶 Closed in winter due to snow, alternative route required🚧 Narrow and winding sections, sheer drop-offs, gravel road not paved and can be rough📵 No cell phone coverage along the routeTipsPlan for a 2-hour drive for the 35-mile route. Check current weather and road conditions before travel. Carry plenty of water and supplies. Vault toilets and potable water available seasonally in campgrounds along the road.Cost💰 No fee.Hours🕒 Open late spring to autumn, typically closed in winter due to snow.Getting There🅿️ Several dirt parking areas along the road for views.