Paria Canyon/Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness Coyote Buttes Permit Area Driving Directions
What are the driving conditions like getting to the trailheads/access points?
The Paria Ranger Station can be accessed in all weather conditions. The Wire Pass trailhead and Lone Tree access point are on dirt roads that can be impassable when wet. The Paw Hole and Cottonwood Cove access points are four-wheel drive even in dry weather. The latest conditions can be obtained at the Paria Ranger Station, or by calling:
BLM Kanab Field Office (435) 644-4600
BLM Arizona Strip District Office at (435) 688-3246
Wire Pass Trailhead
From Page, AZ, drive west on Highway 89 for 34 miles (55 kilometers). Drive past the BLM Ranger Station and the road to the White House trailhead. Turn left onto House Rock Valley Road. This road is compacted dirt. The Wire Pass trailhead is 8.3 miles (13.4 kilometers) down this dirt road.
From Kanab, UT, drive east on Highway 89 for 38 miles (61 kilometers). Turn right onto House Rock Valley Road. This road is compacted dirt. The Wire Pass trailhead is 8.3 miles (13.4 kilometers) down this dirt road.
The Notch is an undeveloped access point that provides entry to Coyote Buttes North. There is limited parking available. It is not signed. Please park in existing disturbed areas only.
From Page, AZ, drive west on Highway 89 for 34 miles (55 kilometers). Drive past the BLM Ranger Station and the road to the White House trailhead. Turn left onto House Rock Valley Road. This road is compacted dirt. The Notch access point is 9.6 miles (15.4 kilometers) down this dirt road, just past Stateline Campground.
From Kanab, UT, drive east on Highway 89 for 38 miles (61 kilometers). Turn right onto House Rock Valley Road. This road is compacted dirt. The Notch access point is 9.6 miles (15.4 kilometers) down this dirt road, just past Stateline Campground.
Lone Tree Access Point
The Lone Tree is an undeveloped access point that provides entry to Coyote Buttes South. There is limited parking available. It is not signed. Please park in existing disturbed areas only.
From Page, AZ, drive west on Highway 89 for 34 miles (55 kilometers). Drive past the BLM Ranger Station and the road to the White House trailhead. Turn left onto House Rock Valley Road. This road is compacted dirt. Drive 16.0 miles (25.75 kilometers) down this road. Turn left (east) on a narrow dirt track and drive 0.25 miles (0.4 kilometers) and park near a lone tree next to a small reservoir.
From Kanab, UT, drive east on Highway 89 for 38 miles (61 kilometers). Turn right onto House Rock Valley Road. This road is compacted dirt. Drive 16.0 miles (25.75 kilometers) down this road. Turn left (east) on a narrow dirt track and drive 0.25 miles (0.4 kilometers) and park near a lone tree next to a small reservoir.
Paw Hole Access Point
Visiting the Paw Hole access point requires backcountry navigation and driving skills. Four-wheel drive is mandatory, as are topographic maps. Please stop by the Paria Ranger Station or the Kanab Field Office for maps, road conditions and navigation advice.
The Paw Hole is an undeveloped access point with parking available. It is not signed. Please park in existing disturbed areas only.
Cottonwood Cove Access Point
Visiting the Cottonwood Cove access point requires backcountry navigation and driving skills. Four-wheel drive is mandatory, as are topographic maps. Please stop by the Paria Ranger Station or the Kanab Field Office for maps, road conditions and navigation advice.
Cottonwood Cove is an undeveloped access point that provides entry to Coyote Buttes South. There is limited parking available. It is not signed. Please park in existing disturbed areas only.
Paria Ranger Station
From Page, AZ, drive west on Highway 89 for 30 miles (48 kilometers). Look for the BLM Ranger Station sign on the left (south). The Paria Ranger Station is two hundred yards (meters) off Highway 89.
From Kanab, UT, drive east on Highway 89 for 43 miles (62 kilometers). Look for the BLM Ranger Station sign on the right. The Paria Ranger Station is 200 yards (meters) off Highway 89.
Wire Pass Trailhead
From Page, AZ, drive west on Highway 89 for 30 miles (48 kilometers). Look for the BLM Ranger Station sign on the left (south). The Paria Ranger Station is two hundred yards (meters) off Highway 89.