Where is Pucker Pass?

Pucker Pass sits high in the sky at

feet above sea level, snuggled in

. This road is seriously

! Four-wheel drive vehicles

are your best bet, although anything with high clearance should be able to handle it.

So, where exactly is this "Pucker Pass"? It's on the

of Canyonlands National Park, just north of

. It plunges

, offering stunning views of

.

Why "Pucker Pass," you ask? Well, it's a name dreamed up by some brave Jeepers who thought navigating this canyon back in the day was a way more

experience than it is now.

Is it paved? Nope! Pucker Pass is all about that

, with a bit of mud and sand thrown in – usually

. Uphill drivers supposedly have the right of way, but don't count on everyone playing by the rules. Stay

and watch out when you're passing other vehicles. Expect to dodge some

rocks – nothing too crazy, but keep your eyes peeled. There's usually enough space to pass or pull over.

How tough is the drive? It's

overall, but you'll hit some

, particularly right through the pass where it gets a bit

. Most of the time, it's a pretty wide gravel road, but the bit that goes through

can get a little narrow. Usually, it's

perfectly fine for your standard 4x4

, unless it's been raining cats and dogs and caused some extra damage.

How long is the road? From

, it’s a

climb, gaining

in elevation. The road averages out to about

.

Best time to go?

, when the weather's playing nice. Definitely skip it during

wild weather

, and it's way better when the road is

, things can get a little more interesting.