South Summit Ridge
Usa, north-america
N/A
3,483 m
hard
Year-round
South Summit Ridge is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.483m (11,427ft) above the sea level, located in Garfield County, Utah, United States. It's
one of the highest mountains roads of Utah.
The road to the summit, located within the Henry Mountains, is gravel, rocky, tippy and bumpy at times. The road is impassable in winters. Great trail for experienced wheelers. Avoid driving in this area if unpaved mountain roads aren't your strong point. 4x4 required. Stay away if you're scared of heights. Expect a trail pretty steep. Wet conditions may make for tough driving along the muddy road. At the summit there’s a lookout and a broken communication antenna.
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Road Details
- Country
- Usa
- Continent
- north-america
- Max Elevation
- 3,483 m
- Difficulty
- hard
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