Burr trail, Utah

[Morris Yarnell]

Looking for any information that might be available on the trail including complexity and conditions for possible adventure April 2019. I realize that conditions will most likely change after winter so I expect that. Not at all familiar with SE Utah, only Moab area so far. Thanks

 

[AZ WANDERING BEAR]

The Burr is about a 1.5 out o 10 in difficulty. It is paved outside of the Capitol Reef boundaries, dirt only in the National Park section. The switchbacks are dramatic but easily driven. I highly recommend the Hell's Backbone Grill in Boulder on the north end of the Burr. Combining Notam Road makes for a great loop.

A short side trip on Upper Muley Twist (37°51'12.5"N 111°02'35.2"W) to trailhead and then a short walk to the Strike Valley Overlook (37°53'00.0"N 111°02'31.4"W). There are numerous arches along Upper Muley Twist and the drive is demanding enough to be a break from the easiness of the Burr. High clearance required.

 

[Morris Yarnell]

Thanks for that. The pic is a good bit of scenery.
Are there significant restrictions on camping or is it mostly dispersed and as you find it?

 

[AZ WANDERING BEAR]

No dispersed camping inside the National Park boundary, but outside is fair game. The boundaries are well marked. There are numerous side roads that will have opportunities for dispersed camping. I use Google Maps satellite view or Google Earth to pick out some possible camp locations before a trip, though often I spot better ones along the way.