Blowhard Mountain
Usa, north-america
N/A
3,264 m
hard
Year-round
Okay, thrill-seekers, listen up! Blowhard Mountain in Utah's Iron County is calling your name! We're talking serious elevation here – 10,708 feet! This isn't your average Sunday drive. The road, FR #277 (aka Blowhard Station Road), is a rugged gravel track through Dixie National Forest. Expect a bumpy, tippy, rocky ride that'll test your off-roading skills. Heads up, this bad boy is usually snowed in from October to June, so plan accordingly. The trail is a steep climb, and summer thunderstorms can turn the road into a 4x4-only zone (or worse, totally impassable). At the top, you'll find a radar station humming away, but the real reward is the view – epic mountain scenery that'll make you forget all about the white-knuckle drive up.
Road Details
- Country
- Usa
- Continent
- north-america
- Max Elevation
- 3,264 m
- Difficulty
- hard
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