Notom Road Scenic Byway

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Notom Road Scenic Byway is aptly named for its stunning views of The Reef as it travels north/south along the striking rock formations. Much of the locally known Notom Bullfrog Road has been paved, leaving only a 16-mile section of maintained dirt as it travels through the Capitol Reef National Park...Read More
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Highlights of Notom Road Scenic Byway

Beginner Category IconBeginner
Desert Category IconDesert
Scenic Category IconScenic
Highest Elevation
5719 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Nearest Town
Fruita
Nearest Services
Torrey
Management Agency
Capitol Reef National Park, Bureau of Land Management
District
Richfield Field Office

Overview

Notom Road Scenic Byway is aptly named for its stunning views of The Reef as it travels north/south along the striking rock formations. Much of the locally known Notom Bullfrog Road has been paved, leaving only a 16-mile section of maintained dirt as it travels through the Capitol Reef National Park boundary. Regardless of the lack of technical difficulties, this stretch is still filled with scenic views and is very remote, with services being few and far between.

Those seeking to spend a weekend in the area may choose to camp at the Cedar Mesa Campground and hike to the Circle Cliffs or continue south to connect with the historic Burr Trail and traverse the steep switchbacks. Others may continue all the way south to the little hamlet of Bullfrog, where you (and your vehicle) can take the ferry across Lake Powell to Halls Crossing.

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23 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
9 Community Reviews
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