What is the Drive Like?
Directions to Alstrom Point are part of a different article. This article lays out what the difficulty level and conditions are like during the drive.
The danger and difficulty of attempting this drive after a recent rain cannot be overstated. Under ideal conditions, a regular 2wd vehicle will get you to the first overlook and a high clearance vehicle will get you to the best overlooks. However, if it has recently rained, then even an offroad 4×4 may not be sufficient to get to you past the clay and over the washes.
As you leave Big Water, you will be crossing Wahweap Creek. This creek using has flowing water that is easily crossed,
Flash Flood Conditions
Normal Rainy Conditions
Trip from other side of creek
Video by Rankinstudio.com
Video by Dustin Farrell
Video by Fabio Tedesco
As you leave Big Water, you will be crossing Wahweap Creek. This creek using has flowing water that is easily crossed, but watch this video to see what happens when 3 inches of rain falls dozens of miles north six hours earlier!
That’s a very extreme example of a flash flood. But the road washing out is significantly more common, especially during the rainy season.
Alstrom point can be very difficult to access if any type of weather condition is in effect. Always check the local weather conditions before setting out.
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