This road connects RT12 in Boulder, UT with Capitol Reef N.P. Coming from Boulder the road is paved to the park border, then descends a set of switchbacks and connects with the Notom/Bullfrog Rd. The colors and terrain along the Burr Trail are well worth even an out and back. More

Why drive north to Torrey/Capitol Reef NP on Highway 12 when you can instead skirt the NP via the magnificent Burr Trail ? Had I not stopped just before Boulder for a cup of coffee, which is where the signposted turnoff is, and then re-read my tour book I would have missed this extremely memorable journey I drove along if... More

My wife and I recently traveled the famous Burr Trail from Boulder, Utah to Bullfrog Landing. I had heard about the Burr Trail but had never taken the time to actually drive it until this trip. Words alone are hard to describe the natural beauty the Burr Trail offers. From red sandstone cliffs to amazing panaramic views of the Henry... More

My sister and I had been hiking several days and decided to relax our feet, by driving Scenic Highway 12 from Escalante, Utah to Burr Trail Road. Breathtaking views all along the road, one can see for miles and miles! Lots of vistas for great photo ops, plus a delightful coffee house along the way, to stop and relax for... More

We only drove the Burr Trail from Boulder to the Capitol Reef overlook where the switchbacks begin. The sun was still pretty low in the eastern sky making the canyon hard to photograph with the brilliantly lit walls and the deep shadows below. It was still worth the 1½ hours it took us to make this side trip. More

I drove the Burr Trail as part of a side trip while driving route 12. The scenery is spectacular. I was in a passenger car so I only drove the paved portion, but I encountered someone else who had come down the Notom Road to the Burr Trail in a van and was told that I could have followed the... More

The Burr Trail is very beautiful. From Boulder, you begin by driving through a variety of rock formations, then down through some majestic red rock cliffs, and finally down the wildest set of switchbacks ever. I recommend a 4-wheel drive car or truck (but saw an old man in an old Ford on the trail). The trail begins paved, but... More

Southern Utah has many fabulous scenic parks and drives. Among the best, IMO, is the Burr Trail/Notom-Bullfrog Rd. We spent an afternoon driving this wonderful route but you could easily spend the entire day if you include some hikes. It can be driven in either direction; we started from Boulder. It's really important to get current road conditions before you... More

We travelled from Escalante to Torrey via the Burr Trail and Notom-Bullfrog Road, and would very highly recommend it as a route. The Burr Trail begins in Boulder, and is paved for its length in Grand Staircase Escalante NM. This section is picturesque (and don't miss the Long Fork slot canyon - look for an unmarked paved pullout on the... More