2003

BLM Road 2003 has a rugged, remote personality, offering technical wash driving, changing conditions, and a strong sense of solitude for those venturing deeper into the Arizona Strip.

It runs north–south through a narrow wash on the Arizona Strip, following intermittently through a confined corridor between mudstone and sandstone walls. Much of the route stays within the wash itself, creating a strong sense of isolation as the canyon walls rise close on both sides. Near the southern end, the trail climbs out onto a higher plain, where the landscape opens up to wide views of distant buttes and cliffs. From here, you can loop back toward Hurricane and St. George or continue south on Road 1036 to push farther into the Strip.

The surface is mostly dirt with scattered rocky sections, but conditions vary significantly depending on recent weather. Three ledge or waterfall-style obstacles are encountered in the wash, with the most technical reaching roughly three feet tall. An aggressive SUV with a mild lift is recommended. When dry, the route is manageable, but rain can quickly introduce deep mud, erosion, and flash-flood risk. This road should be avoided during storm events.

The road is not suitable for camping due to the terrain.