R-287 · Route File

Moki Dugway

San Juan County, Utah · United States

The steep three-mile gravel switchback section of State Route 261 climbing roughly 1,000 feet between the Valley of the Gods area and Cedar Mesa.

Primary window: Mar - Nov preferred in dry, ice-free conditions
References: 8
Coverage: established
Reviewed: Jul 2026

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Sources for Moki Dugway

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Roads and access

Moki Dugway vehicle restrictions
official · Utah Department of Transportation
Official State Route 261 restriction prohibiting oversize and overweight vehicles on the Moki Dugway

Maps and navigation

Specialist and community

Moki Dugway and Monument Valley scenic drives
official · Utah Office of Tourism
Official state tourism description of the steep, unpaved State Route 261 switchbacks and adjoining route sequence

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Weather

Roads and access

UDOT Traffic
official · Utah transportation authority
Current Utah closures, incidents, seasonal roads, weather restrictions and cameras

Emergency and medical

Utah Fire Info
official · Utah interagency wildfire partners
Current wildfire incidents, restrictions, prevention and public-information links

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