Hole-in-the-Rock Road was one of the few dirt roads we planned on exploring that was not closed due to recent rains in this area. The underlying clay conditions, common to this area, can take quite long to dry out resulting in hazardous driving conditions, and reason for us to cut short our stay at Kodachrome.
Beginning 5 miles east of Escalante off Scenic Byway 12, the 57 mile gravel and dirt Hole-in-the-Rock Rd closely follows the route taken by Mormon pioneers in 1879-80 in an attempt to establish a shortcut across the Colorado River.
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| Metate Arch |
After traveling twenty minutes along this rough road, in what appears to be the middle of nowhere, is found Devil's Garden, as the sign says "an outstanding natural area".
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| The 4 Hoodoos |
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| Jim standing near hoodoos |
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| Joyce with more hoodoos! |
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| Mano Arch or Jim's "Tortoise Arch" |
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| Cool place to take in the views |
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