What You Need to Know About Driving Forest Road 4725 in San Juan County
Forest Road 4725 is a high mountain unpaved road located in San Juan County, in the US state of Utah.
Where is Forest Road 4725?
The road is located to the southwest of Mount Peale, in the southeastern part of Utah, within the Manti-La Sal National Forest. It runs through some of the most prominent peaks in the La Sal Mountains.
Is Forest Road 4725 unpaved?
The road is entirely unpaved and very challenging, with rocky sections and brutally steep parts. The higher you go, the rougher the trail will become. A 4WD vehicle with high clearance is absolutely required.
Is Forest Road 4725 open in winter?
Set high in the southeast of the La Sal Mountains, the road tops out at 3,231m (10,600ft) above sea level. It’s closed through the winter until conditions improve in the spring (weather permitting). For current conditions in the La Sal Mountains, contact the Manti-La Sal National Forest District at (435) 259-7155.
How long is Forest Road 4725?
Starting from Forest Road 0073 (La Sal Pass Road), the road is 1.6km (1 mile) long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 178m and the average gradient is 11.12%.
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