How to drive the unpaved Forest Road 162 in Utah

US Forest Service Road 162 is a very challenging high mountain road located in Garfield County, in the US state of Utah. It’s one of the highest roads of Utah running entirely over 3.000m above sea level.

Forest Road 162

Where is the Forest Road 162 in Utah?

The road is located north of Escalante, in the south-central part of Utah within the Dixie National Forest.

Is the Forest Road 162 in Utah unpaved?

The road, also known as Spectacle Lake Road, is totally unpaved with some rocky challenges. 4WD vehicles only. It may be impassable after rains.

How long is the Forest Road 162 in Utah?

The road is 21.88km (13.6 miles) long, running east-west from Forest Road 1277 to Forest Road 154.

Is the Forest Road 162 in Utah open year-round?

Set high in the Aquarius Plateau, the road tops out at 3.389m (11,118ft) above sea level. It’s not plowed in winters and usually open from June to October.

 

 

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