How to drive the unpaved Forest Road 1271 in Utah?

Forest Road 1271 is a short mountain road located in Sanpete County, in the U.S. state of Utah. It’s one of the highest roads of Utah, running entirely over 3.280m above sea level.

Forest Road 1271

Where is Forest Road 1271?

The road is located east of Gunnison, in the central part of Utah, within the Manti-La Sal National Forest.

Is Forest Road 1271 unpaved?

It’s an unpaved dirt road made of packed earth, loose soil, and small stones, running through open high-mountain grassland. It’s mostly straight. A 4wd vehicle is required.

How long is Forest Road 1271?

Starting from Forest Road 150 (Skyline Drive), the road is 0.64km (0.4 mile) long only. 

Is Forest Road 1271 open year-round? 

Set high in the Wasatch Plateau, the road tops out at 3.303m (10,836ft) above sea level. It’s not plowed in winters, and impassable from October to June.

 



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