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Devils Garden-Hole in the Rock Road

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Description:
Hole-in-the-Rock Road and Devil's Garden are located in Utah's Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. Hole-in-the-Rock Road is a 55.5 mile 4WD dirt road. The views are flat, grassy plains and large mesas in the distance. Various side roads and trails lead to fantastic rock formations and slot canyons. Devil's Garden offers easy access to a great collection of rock formations and picnic area.

Activities:
hiking, picnicking, 4WD, sightseeing

Directions:
Hole in the Rock Road is an unpaved road located off of Utah 12, 3.6 miles East of Escalante. The road is 55.5 miles one way. Devils Garden is located about 12 miles in.

Story Date 5/13/2003
Publish Date 4/13/2004

Story Perspectives >>

According to Mikala: We decided to take a backcountry road in the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument to see a different view. We wanted to try out the 4WD of our new Durango. I think this pretty much satisfied our thirst for off road adventure. The road really did not require much 4WD, but it was very washboardy. I was afraid the road would cause the truck to rattle apart - or at least my teeth!

The view, however, was expansive! We arrived at Devils Garden after about 12 miles. The rock formations in this area were very different from Bryce Canyon. It is very awe inspiring to realize what nature can do. I felt very small walking through these walls and towers of rocks.

According to Pilipo: We beat our new Durango to death on the way, but it was worth it! The rock formations were astounding and very beautiful. Next time, we'll use a rental :)