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South Draw Road

Intermediate Intermediate
 4.0 (4)
  1. Areas
  2. UT
  3. …Southwestern Utah
  4. …Dixie National Forest
  5. Golden Throne
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“A fun and easy ride along a desert wash with views of the amazing Waterpocket Fold. ”

Mike Henderson
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5.7

Miles

9.2

KM
Doubletrack

6,903' 2,104 m

High

5,923' 1,805 m

Low

249' 76 m

Up

980' 299 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

29%

Max Grade (16°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

Description

From the southwest corner of the park to Pleasant Creek Road, this trail follows the wash known as South Draw. If accessed from the Tantalus Flats, this is a fun and easy downhill crossing the dry creek bed.

There are a couple technical sections near the ridge at the southwest corner of the park - these could be walked by the less experienced riders. The rest of the trail could be rated as easy.

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Land Manager: NPS - Capitol Reef National Park

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Mike Henderson
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  4.0 from 4 votes

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#1

in Golden Throne

#513

in Utah

#12,261

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Pleasant Creek was a great way to cool off near the end of the ride.
Jul 13, 2016 near Loa, UT
Most of the trail is doubletrack w/ some technical spots. The views however are incredible.
Sep 4, 2018 near Loa, UT
Riding out the wash of South Draw in Capitol Reef National Park
Jul 13, 2016 near Loa, UT

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Oct 22, 2020
Lou Hibbard
Did 95 % of this trail the hard way - up from Pleasant Creek Road - steep. Had to turn around at sunset.

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