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Hole In The Rock Trail
Thursday, December 12, 2024
| Other Names | Cottonwood Canyon, Halls Crossing, Lake Powell, Nokai Dome Road, Grey Mesa, the Chute, Old Settler Natural Bridge, Nokia Wash |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This old pioneer trail is popular among the Jeep crowd but is also open to ATVs and dirt bikes. This very scenic trail is 38 miles long each way (in and out) and is a very technical and demanding ride that consists of slick rock and sand washes. There are several primitive campsites along the way. Gas can be found the Cal Black Airport or at Halls Crossing and is recommended to bring extra.
The trail is marked with colored ribbons, signs and carsonite markers. The trail is about 13 miles east of Halls Crossing but this is in a remote location and depending on where you are coming from taking the ferry might save you some mileage. The ferry operates daily except on Christmas Day or New Years Day but call first as the schedule and rates are subject to change.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | UT OHV Sticker |
| Dates Open | Year-Round | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | No | Non-residents must purchase a non-resident OHV permit. |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Permitted | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Permitted | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Youth Only | required for persons under 18 by state law (RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.) |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Yes | Not Recommended |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on trail |
| Rule Enforcement | ||
| Comment | No specific decibel limit but excessive mechanical noise is prohibited. | |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | BLM |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | 1-2 Days |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Halls Crossing, UT | ||
| From: Halls Crossing, UT
1) Take SR-276 east about 13 miles 2) Look for metal sign on the right (south), enter here. *Note: If taking the ferry service call for current schedule and rates. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | BLM - Monticello Field Office 365 North Main Street Monticello, UT 84535 (435) 587-1500 www.blm.gov |
| Contact Info | Utah State Parks OHV Education Office 1594 West North Temple, Suite 116 Salt Lake City, UT 84116 (800) 648-7433 ohveducation@utah.gov stateparks.utah.gov |
| Comment | OHV Permit Info |
| Contact Info | Lake Powell Ferry Service (435) 893-4747 www.canyon-country.com |
| Comment | call for current rates and schedule |
Hole In The Rock Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 8/17/2016 (Thanks!)
Hole In The Rock Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 8/17/2016 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Miles Of Trail | 68 | |
| Climate Type | Desert | |
| Elevation | 4800 to 5100 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Single Track |  None | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice |  Some | |
 Amateur |  Mostly | |
 Expert | Some |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (W) | Cal Black Memorial Airport (435) 684-2419 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (W) | Halls Crossing Marina (435) 684-7000 |
 Water | 5-20 Miles (W) | Halls Crossing RV Campground (435) 684-7000 |
 RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (W) | Halls Crossing RV Campground (435) 684-7000 |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (W) | Halls Crossing RV Campground (435) 684-7000 |
| Campground | On Site | primitive campsites along the trail |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (W) | Halls Crossing Marina (435) 684-7000 |
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