Daytrip to Poison Spring Canyon and the San Rafael Swell

[Greg]

I've been wanting to visit Poison Spring Canyon for some time, have driven by the turnoff South of Hanksville many times, but never had the chance to head down the canyon... until last weekend. I left Fruita early on Sunday morning and made the drive to Hanksville and beyond. I wasn't really sure what to expect in Poison Spring Canyon, but was excited to find what was ahead!

I drove the first few miles and found soft sand and lots of loose, baby-head rocks.... among the simply stunning scenery! I aired down the tires to a crazy-low 25 PSI on my wife's '03 4Runner to help with the sand and bumpy canyon bottom.

Finally made it to the Dirty Devil river ford and opted to call it enough, Daisy swam out to test the depth and it looked very driveable, but I decided not to risk it. I will be back and continue on eventually!

 

[Greg]

The drive back up the canyon was just as pleasant as the drive down, other than the storm pounding the Henry Mountains! After reaching pavement again, I headed North to the Swell, thru one of the tight canyons and past Temple Mountain.

I made my way up to the freeway and headed home. It was a great day in the desert!

 

[RockChucker]

that is awesome! love the pics. i never knew about this before, but i definitely want to check it out now!

 

[Kevin B.]

Awesome.

 

[DAA]

Very nice Greg!

I drove my CTD down PS two weeks ago, that truck rides like a covered wagon, just about rattled my fillings loose!

- DAA

 

[Chicken Corners]

Thank you, nice pictures and story about the road.

 

[zukijames]

Awesome pics!

Greg how do the ...green people feel about animals on trails..

I know alot of the hiking trails around Moab don't allow dogs.. Is there any restrictions in dirt roads?
I want another one lol