Spectacular Scenic Drive: Burr Trail

/ @marc_plays_outdoors Embark on a spectacular scenic drive along the Burr Trail in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Utah. Burr Trail is easily accessed from Boulder, Utah and was originally blazed by John Burr. The first roughly 30 miles of this road is paved, then turns to a dirt and takes you on further adventures through the Grand Staircase and Capital Reef National Park.
🏞️ Explore the Burr Trail: Buckle up, fellow adventurers! The Burr Trail beckons-a 66-mile (108 km) mostly-paved road connecting Boulder, Utah (Highway 12) with the Notom-Bullfrog road. But this isn’t your average drive; it’s a passage through painted-rock wonderlands that span three national parks and monuments: Grand Staircase-Escalante, Capitol Reef, and Glen Canyon. 🌿🌅
🗺️ What Awaits You:
Henry Mountains: Majestic peaks on the horizon.
Waterpocket Fold: A geological masterpiece.
Red Circle Cliffs: Vibrant sandstone hues.
Long Canyon: A winding, narrow marvel.
🚙 Road Conditions and Tips:
In dry weather, the Burr Trail is accessible even to passenger cars. But beware: wet weather can turn it into an impassable mudslide.
Check with rangers or local officials for real-time weather updates.
Recreational vehicles and trailers? Not recommended. Stick to nimble wheels! 🚐
🌟 Capture the Magic: Bring your camera, because every twist and turn reveals a new vista. Imagine the thrill of driving a fairway-only this one’s carved by nature. Tee off on the Par 3 trail of Utah’s backcountry! ⛳📸
🎥 Shorts by [Your Name]: Don’t forget to hit that like button, subscribe, and share this video with fellow road trip enthusiasts. Let’s make the Burr Trail a bucket-list item for all! 🎬🌟
Sources:
Driving the Burr Trail - U.S. National Park Service
Drive the Burr Trail Scenic Backway - The Outbound
The Burr Trail - Bryce Canyon Country
Burr Trail - Utah.com
Get ready to hit the road and soak in Utah’s rugged beauty! 🌵🚗
00:00 Intro
00:40 Drive
10:14 Outtro
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[@Marc_Plays_Outdoors]

Embark on a spectacular scenic drive along the Burr Trail in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Utah. Burr Trail is easily accessed from Boulder, Utah and was originally blazed by John Burr. The first roughly 30 miles of this road is paved, then turns to a dirt and takes you on further adventures through the Grand Staircase and Capital Reef National Park.

[@LaurenAcadiaGirl]

Wow! That is beautiful! Any mountain bike trails off this road?

[@Marc_Plays_Outdoors]

There are trails in the Boulder area, but not off Burr Trail I am aware of, but there are hiking trails that are nice.