An aMAZEing Trip to Color Country - The Maze, Escalante, and Zion - Flint Road and Teapot Canyon Jeeping - April 2007

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Land of Standing Rocks Jeep Road

(Chimney Rock to the Dollhouse)

This page covers the last bit of the Land of Standing Rocks Jeep Road, from the actual Land of Standing Rocks southwards to the Dollhouse. This is a short section, and for the most part an easy smooth single-lane, twin-track road.

Heading south from Chimney Rock, the road pleasantly meanders southwards across mostly flat terrain. The spires of the Dollhouse are visible before you. There are a few slabby and/or tricky bits that will require 4wd, but otherwise the going is easy (if you've managed Teapot Canyon, you can manage these). In the southern part, just before it reaches the Dollhouse, the road follows the wide sandy bottom of a wash.

Chimney Rock
A pretty view of Chimney Rock from the trailhead parking area. [enlarge]

Driving south from Chimney Rock
Driving south on the Jeep trail that leads from Chimney Rock to the Dollhouse. Chimney Rock is visible in the background. [enlarge]

Ewart spots for Luke

Ewart assists Luke over a rough section along the road between the Land of Standing Rocks and the Dollhouse. [enlarge]

Approaching the Dollhouse
The Dollhouse area comes into view as we drive south. [enlarge]

Capturing the drive

Jenn captures our drive south to the Dollhouse on video. [enlarge]

Driving down a wash

The route to the Dollhouse includes sections which are in the bed of a wash. [enlarge]

As you near the Dollhouse, the road splits. Heading left leads to backcountry vehicle sites Dollhouse 1 and Dollhouse 2, and also leads to the trailheads for the Overlook Trail and the Spanish Bottom Trail. The road leading right (well, more like straight ahead) leads to the Dollhouse 3 backcountry vehicle site (and the road ends there).

Scenic road to the Dollhouse

A pretty section of the road as it nears the Dollhouse [enlarge]

Dollhouse 3 campsite
Drying out our wet gear (from the storm the night before) at the Dollhouse 3 vehicle campsite. [enlarge]

View from our campsite
The view of the Dollhouse from the Dollhouse 3 backcountry vehicle site. [enlarge]

Jeep Road to the Dollhouse

The last bit of Jeep Road leading to the Dollhouse is easy and scenic. [enlarge]

Below is a google-based map of the last bit of the Land of Standing Rocks Jeep Road, from Chimney Rock to the Dollhouse. The actual track is marked in red on the map. Double click on the map to view a larger version, with clickable icons for each picture that was taken along the drive.

Interactive Trackmap, Land of Standing Rocks Jeep Road (Chimney Rock to Dollhouse) - click map to view

Interactive Trackmap, Land of Standing Rocks Jeep Road (Chimney Rock to Dollhouse) - click to view

Land of Standing Rocks Road, Chimney Rock to the Dollhouse - Drive Data

Start Time: 1:08p.m.

End Time: 1:46p.m.

Duration: 0h37m

Distance: 5.94 km (3.69 mi)

Average Speed: 9.6 km/hr (6.0 mph)

Start Elevation: 5468ft (1667m) *

Max Elevation: 5468ft (1667m) *

Min Elevation: 5066ft (1544m) *

End Elevation: 5084ft (1550m) *