The Ultimate Road Trip To Aquarius Plateau in UT

Aquarius Plateau is a high mountain plateau at an elevation of 3.016m (9,895ft) above the sea level, located within Garfield and Wayne counties in the US state of Utah.

Aquarius Plateau

Is the road to Aquarius Plateau in UT paved?

Tucked away on the south-central part of Utah, the road to the summit is totally unpaved, with some steep sections. It’s called FR-154. It’s suitable for 4x4 vehicles. Vehicles over 30 ft. in length are not recommended.

How long is the road to Aquarius Plateau in UT?

To drive the road without stopping will take most people between 1.5 and 2 hours. The road is 59.54km (37.0 miles) long, running north-south from Load (the county seat of Wayne County) to Posey Lake. This is an American black bear habitat.

Is the road to Aquarius Plateau in UT open?

Set high in the Boulder mountains, the road is usually open between May to September each year. The Aquarius Plateau is said to be the highest timbered plateau in North America.

Pic: Shannon Bushman

 

 

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