![]() Tread Lightly!’s goal is to balance the needs of the people who enjoy outdoor recreation with our need to maintain healthy ecosystems. Tread Lightly! and land management partners lead a national initiative to protect and enhance recreation access and opportunities by promoting outdoor ethics to heighten individuals’ sense of good stewardship. Glen Canyon attracts a variety of different kinds of backcountry users. Follow trail courtesy and backcountry etiquette. Never attempt anything beyond your skill level or machine capability. RIDE ON Utah and RIDE ON Arizona know that respected access means open access.Īlways ride in control. The protective headgear of the operator of a motorcycle or dirt bike so that the safety flag is at least 18 inches above the top of the operator’s head. The ORV so that the safety flag is at least eight feet above the ground. Operators at the Lone Rock Beach Play Area, must display a solid red or orange safety flag that is a minimum of six by 12 inches in size and that is attached to either: Read more details about proper waste disposal in the Superintendent's Compendium. Packing out human waste is required in Coyote Gulch, within 1/4 mile of the shore of Lake Powell, the San Juan River, Escalante River, Dirty Devil River or the Colorado River, and anywhere else the minimum 300 feet from a water source cannot be attained. Gotta go? Use human waste bags or other approved methods for all solid human waste including toilet paper and hygiene products. Pets are not allowed in the Orange Cliffs Special Management Unit, unless they remain secured in vehicles while riding through the park. Pets must be under owner’s control at all times, either in a vehicle or on a leash no longer than six feet in length. It is illegal to drive an ORV while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. No matter what motor vehicle type, alcohol and driving do not mix. Shoreline Access Areas are 15 mph, unless otherwise marked. ![]() Unpaved roads and routes are 25 mph, unless otherwise marked. See state laws for more details.įollow posted speed limits. Riders 16 or older may operate an OHV if they possess either a valid driver drivers license or an education certificate.Īny rider under 18 years old should be under direct adult supervision when riding on public lands. In Utah, youth operators between 8 and 15 years old must possess an OHV education certificate in order to operate on any public lands. Speed limits are 15 mph unless otherwise posted. Unpaved Designated Roads within SAA do not require a permit. Some areas are closed to street-legal ATVs seasonally. Jump to "Define Your Ride" Shoreline Access Areas (SAA)ĭesignated Shoreline Access Areas are open only to conventional motor vehicles and street-legal ATVs with a permits. This closure is for visitor safety concerns and to protect habitat for threatened and endangered species immediately adjacent to the road. Street-legal ATVs are prohibited on the Lees Ferry Access Road (AZ) and other paved roads in the Lees Ferry developed area (AZ).All other user-created routes and linear disturbances within the recreation area are closed to public motor vehicle travel.All ORVs are authorized for use on approximately eight miles of road in the Orange Cliffs Unit (Route 633 proceeding north to Route 730 and proceeding west to the park boundary), which completes the 100-mile Poison Spring Loop located on NPS and adjacent BLM lands.The remaining designated roads are open to conventional motor vehicles only.Note: There are 388 miles of Designated Roads of which 304 miles are unpaved. All ORVs are authorized for use on the unpaved designated roads currently open to only conventional vehicles and street- legal all-terrain vehicles (ATV).Glen Canyon's General Management Plan (GMP) established Park Designated Roads. Some Shoreline Access Areas indicated on the maps may not be available seasonally, due to changes in lake level. Off-road vehicle use is allowed in the park only on National Park Service-designated ORV routes and areas, delineated by ORV route maps. Protect your privilege to enjoy responsible backcountry travel by following these rules and guidelines. ![]() To expand access for our visitors, the park is opening designated roads and routes to off-road vehicle (ORV) recreation. Glen Canyon offers amazing opportunities for exploration. ![]()
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