Trails

Burro Wash East

The staging area is 1.2 miles off Notom Road. inbetween Hwy 24 and Burr Trail Road.
Distance
5 miles
Elevation Gain
475ft
Difficulty
Moderate, Strenuous
Est. Time
2-2.5 hrs

The Experience

This trail will take you to views that are unique to this part of Utah. Without the usual red rock that southern Utah has been patched with, this beautiful white rock adds a unique and welcomed diversity to the area. This is definitely an area that you will want to see.

Trail Coordinates / Points Of Interest

Burro Wash Rd/Notom Rd. Junction
N 38d11’13” W 111d05’37”
38.186944
-111.093611
Burro Wash Staging Area
N 38d10’36” W 111d04’40”
38.176667
-111.077778
End Burro Wash Rd/Staging Area
Rd/Staging Area N 38d09’54” W 111d03’41”
38.165
-111.061389
Old Mining Area
N 38d09’45” W 111d03’20”
38.1625
-111.055556
Bloody Hands Gap
N 38d10’06” W 111d01’56”
38.168333
-111.032222
Blind Trail Pond
N 38d09’35” W 111d02’49”
38.159722
-111.046944
Blue Notch
N 38d09’46” W 111d00’29”
38.162778
-111.008056

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Weather by Season

Spring & Fall offer the most comfortable temperatures for hiking and exploring.
Spring
65°F
Summer
88°F
Fall
70°F
Winter
30°F

Trail Safety & Ethics

Help us preserve Capitol Reef Country for future generations and ensure your own safety in the desert.
Leave No Trace Pack out everything you pack in. Stay on designated trails to protect fragile desert crusts and native vegetation. Leave what you find for others to enjoy.
Flash Floods Check the forecast. Canyons and washes can flood instantly from rain occurring miles away. Avoid narrow areas if rain is predicted in the region.
Pets Know the rules. Leash laws and pet access vary by trail and land management area. Always carry extra water for your four-legged hikers.
Emergency Be prepared. Cell service is unreliable in the backcountry. Carry a physical map, a first aid kit, and always notify someone of your planned route and return time.