How to drive the unpaved road to Gold Mountain in Utah?

Gold Mountain is a high mountain located in Piute County, in the US state of Utah. South of the peak, a gravel road climbs up to at an elevation of 3.259m (10,692ft) above sea level. It’s one of the highest roads in Utah.

Gold Mountain

Where is Gold Mountain?

The peak is located west of Marysvale, in the south-central part of Utah within the Fishlake National Forest.

Is the road to Gold Mountain unpaved?

The road is totally unpaved and rocky, with narrow parts and steep sections. It’s called Forest Road 1048. 4x4 vehicles only.

How long is the road to Gold Mountain?

Starting from Forest Road 123 (FR123), the road to the summit is 1.12km (0.7 mile) long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 125m (413 ft) and the average gradient is 11.16%.

Is the road to Gold Mountain open year-round?

Set high in the Tushar Mountains, the road is completely impassable and closed by snow from late fall until well into summer.

 

 

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