Utah has several white-knuckle roads, but Moki Dugway probably qualifies as the scariest. The three-mile-long switchback road is carved right into the side of the mountain. The gravel road is steep with hairpin turns…and no guardrail. However, if you dare to drive this road, you’ll see some absolutely gorgeous views.

The Moki Dugway was constructed in 1958 to haul ore from Cedar Mesa to Mexican Hat. While UT Route 261 is paved, the three mile section of switchbacks is not.
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It's recommended that vehicles over 28-feet long or over 10,000 pounds don't attempt to traverse this road. The 10 percent grade is really, really steep.
You'll travel up 1,200 feet from the valley floor to Cedar Mesa.
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Plan on 30 minutes or more from bottom to top (or vice versa).
The gravel road is well-kept, and there's plenty of room for two cars to pass each other.
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The road closes during inclement weather. Otherwise, a 2WD vehicle should be able to easily reach the top.

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You'll definitely want to observe the 5 mph speed limit. The curves are sharp, and there's no guard rail to keep you from going over the side.
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Can you see the upside-down car about halfway down the cliff in this photo?
The views from the top are absolutely stunning. You'll see the sweeping vista of Valley of the Gods, with the distinctive rock formations of Monument Valley in the distance.
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Have you driven Moki Dugway?

While you’re in the Mexican Hat area, you should definitely stop by this restaurant for a steak cooked in a very unique way!

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