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Bull Mountain Road Scenic Backway, Utah
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Description: The remote and rugged Henry Mountains were the last range to be explored and named in the continental United States. This road climbs up to 10,500 feet, penetrating the heart of the Colorado Plateau country. Along the entire route are multihues hills, red cliffs, and stark badlands, all rising to deep forests and grassy meadows. There is one campground just north of Bull Creek Pass, and another west of the Pass. This route offers the unusual opportunity to view the bison herd that roams in this area. Another interesting activity here is hunting for petroglyphs and other artifacts of the Fremont, who lived in this area hundreds of years ago, but do not remove or deface any artifacts. You may fish in South Creek, but by and large, water is scarce in this area. Hiking and camping throughout this area is unrestricted, but be sure to bring good maps and let someone know where you plan to go.
Location: From Hanksville, go 20 miles south on UT-95 to reach the Backway. The road goes west to McMillan Springs then loops east to UT-276. One way trip is 68 miles and takes six or seven hours.
Address: Bureau of Land Managment
Henry Mountains Field Station
380 South 100 West
Hanksville, UT 84734 |
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Phone: (435) 542-3461 |
Season: closed in winter |
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Fee: no |
Reservations: no
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Activities
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Biking
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Fishing |
Picnicking
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| Boating (Motorized) |
Hiking/Backpacking
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Scenic Driving
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| Boating (Non-motorized) |
Horseback Riding |
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| Boating (WW) |
Hunting |
Water Sports |
| Camping |
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Wildlife Viewing |
| Caving |
Off Highway Vehicles
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Winter Sports
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| Climbing
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Services and Facilities
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Visitor Center
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Group Campgnd
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RV Sites
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Exhibits |
Campgnd, Primitive
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Electric Hookup
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Interpretive Programs
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Drinking Water
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Dump Station
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Cultural-Historic Sites
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Restrooms
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Boat Ramp
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Campgnd, Developed
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Showers
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Marina |
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| Rental Cabins |
Notes: This road is narrow and rough; high clearance vehicles are recommended. After wet weather and in the winter, the road becomes impassable.
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