There are many side roads off of Hole In The Rock Road which lead
out to the trail heads. Some are good and some are not. Here is a
listing of the major side roads and what to expect.
Harris Wash - This road is generally in good shape
and passable by car, however, as the road drops down into Harris
Wash there are a couple of wash crossings that could be trouble
if the weather has been wet. These crossings are about one mile
from the trail head. There are some great places to camp close
to the trail head.
Egypt - The road out to the Egypt Trail Head can be
trouble at times and is not recommended for low clearance
vehicles. About two miles in, you cross Twenty-Five Mile Wash
which is a major drainage and not passable after a rain. About
six miles in, the road skirts around the head of Egypt 2 Canyon
and is rocky and steep. Nine miles in, the road forks. Stay to
the right to go to the Egypt Trail Head. The left fork heads out
to Allen Dump and an alternate access point into Harris Wash
(cross country navigation, only for the experienced).
Early Weed Bench - This road gets little use and even
less maintenance. The first two miles are the roughest. Great
views from the trail head looking down into the Escalante River.
Recommended for high clearance vehicles only.
Dry Fork Trail Head - A short road that gets lots of
use. Passable by low clearance vehicles in good weather. Watch
the ruts. There is a fork about halfway out, stay left.
Red Well - This short road is OK for low clearance
vehicles.
Forty Mile Ridge - The first four miles to the water
tanks is passable for low clearance vehicles. The remaining
three miles to the trail head encounter deep sand and four wheel
drive is recommended. Be careful at the cattle guard, this one
can cause damage to the unsuspecting.
