How to drive the unpaved Forest Road 4723 in Utah?

Forest Road 4723 is a short high mountain road located in San Juan County, in the US state of Utah. It’s one of the highest roads in Utah.

Forest Road 4723

Where is Forest Road 4723?

The road is located north of Mount Peale, in the southeastern part of Utah, near the Colorado border, within the Manti-La Sal National Forest.

Is Forest Road 4723 unpaved?

It’s a narrow, unpaved dirt road winding through a high-altitude alpine meadow. 4x4 vehicles only. 

How long is Forest Road 4723?

Starting from Geyser Pass Road, the road is 0.96km (0.6 miles) long.

Is Forest Road 4723 open year-round?

Set high in the Haystack Mountain in the La Sal Range, the road tops out at 3.240m (10,629ft) above sea level. It’s not plowed in winters, and usually impassable from October to June.