South Draw Road
In the park's southern portion, the South Draw Road is a non-maintained, high-clearance 4WD road that runs from Pleasant Creek to the park boundary near Tantalus Flats.
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South Draw Road Details
In the park's southern portion, the South Draw Road is a non-maintained, high-clearance 4WD road that runs from Pleasant Creek to the park boundary near Tantalus Flats. The road is rough and rocky, and includes several creek crossings. In bad weather, the road becomes impassable to even 4-wheel-drive vehicles. Visitors with appropriate vehicles can reach the South Draw Road by driving to the end of the Scenic Drive and turning right (heading south) on Pleasant Creek Road. Drivers will go 2.8 miles from the start of Pleasant Creek Road to the crossing at Pleasant Creek, where South Draw Road begins. The road exits the park five miles on from Pleasant Creek, and, after a further 5.7 miles, meets Utah Highway 12. These final 5.7 miles are rocky and winding, climbing to 8,500 feet on Boulder Mountain. From Pleasant Creek Road to the terminus on Boulder Mountain is 8.5 miles one way, but the road here is frequently closed in winter due to snow.
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Nearby Parks Around South Draw Road
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Nearby Points of Interest Around South Draw Road
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0.2 mi away
Pleasant Creek Route
Pleasant Creek runs year round and offers two backcountry hikes, one from upper Pleasant Creek to the west park boundary, and one from lower Pleasant Creek to the east park boundary.
2.1 mi away
Pleasant Creek Road
Pleasant Creek Road begins at the southern terminus of Scenic Drive, and is recommended only for high-clearance or 4WD vehicles.
2.1 mi away
Capitol Gorge Parking Area
The Capitol Gorge Parking Area sits near the end of the paved Scenic Drive and the beginning of the snaking dirt road to Capitol Gorge itself.
2.1 mi away
Capitol Gorge
At the south end of Scenic Drive, and at the further end of the unpaved 2.4-mile Capitol Gorge Road, is Capitol Gorge, a small, deep canyon carved out of the Waterpocket Fold.
2.1 mi away
Capitol Gorge Trail
Although only a 1-mile route (one-way) the easy Capitol Gorge Trail passes plenty of history in its short distance.
