How to drive the unpaved road to Burnt Ridge in Utah?

Burnt Ridge is a high mountain ridge at an elevation of 3.073m (10,085ft) above sea level, located in Duchesne County, in the U.S. state of Utah. 

Burnt Ridge

Where is Burnt Ridge?

The ridge is located west of Big Ridge, north of Duchesne, in the northeastern part of Utah.

Is the road to Burnt Ridge unpaved?

The road to the summit is totally unpaved, with rocks and loose gravel. It’s called Forest Road 416. A 4x4 vehicle is recommended.

Is the road to Burnt Ridge open year-round?

Set high in the Uinta Mountains, the road is not plowed in winters.

How long and steep is the road to Burnt Ridge?

Starting from Forest Road 197, the road to the summit is 5.14km (3.2 miles) long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 452m (1,486 ft) and the average gradient is 8.79%.