I'm always trying to fill in the blank spots on the map. To see what is there but isn't shown. The Smokey Mountain Road crosses one of those big blank spots on my map. I found a 77-mile dirt and rock route from Big Water, Utah, to Escalante, Utah, that goes through some of the most gorgeous canyon country the southwest offers. This land is full of dramatic backcountry camps and places few get to see or enjoy. But don't try this after a rain as the clay roads get very slick and impassable, especially on the notorious Kelly's Grade, where a narrow road traverses thin ledges hundreds of feet off the ground. This is an excellent adventure for anyone in a Winnebago Revel 4x4 Sprinter van who thirsts for adventure and the experience to back it up. You must be self-sufficient, as help could be hours or days away, depending on the road conditions. But like a shining pot of gold, Escalante Outfitters and their delicious pizza are at the end of the rainbow. There couldn't be a better motivation.

Facts:
-I did this route on April 25th-26th, 2023. Road conditions can and will change.
-The route is BLM330 and NP-230 roads in Southern Utah. Between Escalante and Big Water, Utah
-This rocky dirt trail is rough and is 124km (77.4 miles) long.
-High clearance 4WD is mandatory. Anything else is unadvisable in a couple of crucial rough sections.
-Expect 6 hours to drive this without any stops.
-The road tops at 2.160m (7,086ft) above sea level.
-This road is impassable when it's wet. A few sections have quicksand that can swallow a truck.
-Kelly's Grade is a 1200ft tall set of switchbacks that traverse narrow ledges.
-Be prepared as there is very little traffic, and this area is extremely remote.
-Have lots of water.
-Have a full-sized spare and well-prepared vehicle and a well-stocked repair and recovery kit.

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