Cottonwood Canyon Road B/W
Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument
Utah
March 2025
Cottonwood Canyon Road is a breathtaking 46-mile backroad adventure through Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, with nine paved miles near Cannonville. This rugged route unveils towering sandstone cliffs, swirling rock formations, and hidden slot canyons. Along the way, travelers encounter Kodachrome-colored badlands, the surreal Paria River Valley, and the jagged Cockscomb Ridge. Though often rough and impassable after rain, those who brave the journey are rewarded with solitude, stunning vistas, and an authentic taste of the untamed West.