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Cottonwood Canyons Scenic Backway

Where: Tropic, UT (Garfield County)
Indoors or outdoors: Outdoors
Good for: outdoor lovers
Phone: +1 435-644-1200

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This 46-mile scenic backway traverses through Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument from Cannonville southward to Highway 89. The first 9 miles to Kodachrome Basin State Park are paved, while the remainder is unpaved. Check road conditions before traveling the unpaved sections.

Updated October 22, 2026

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The scenic Backway runs for 46 miles traversing southward thround Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument from Cannonville to Highway 89. The road is paved for 9 miles between Cannonville and the turnoff to Kodachrome Basin State Park.

About Cottonwood Canyons Scenic Backway

Cottonwood Canyons Scenic Backway is a nature area or viewpoint in Tropic, Utah, in Garfield County. It's an outdoor activity. The nearest other nature area or viewpoint is Round Valley Draw, about 2.2 miles away, with 99 more within 30 miles. It suits outdoor lovers.

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Kodachrome Basin State ParkNature Area & Viewpoint · Tropic · 4.9 mi

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Powell Point VistaNature Area & Viewpoint · Tropic · 11.3 mi

Grand Staircase Escalante NationalNature Area & Viewpoint · Tropic · 13.2 mi

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Places to stay

Bryce Glamp & Camp · Hotel · Cannonville · 8.8 mi
The Evergreen · Hotel · Cannonville · 9.2 mi

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Where is it?

Tropic, Utah.

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