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Posted in Utah Nature December 03, 2022 by Catherine Armstrong

The Scenic Byway In Utah You Have To Travel At Least Once

Have you had the chance to explore the Potash Scenic Byway in Utah? Aside from enjoying picturesque views from the comfort of your car, there’s a lot to explore on this stunning drive in the southern part of the state. If you’re curious to know more, read on to discover what to do and see when you go for a drive along one of the most scenic routes in Utah.

The Potash Moab Scenic Byway starts at the junction of U.S. 191 and UT-279 (Potash Road).

The entire length of this scenic drive in Utah is about 18 miles.

A few miles from the junction, the road begins to follow the Colorado River. From this point, you'll see some spectacular river views for the rest of your drive along the Potash Scenic Byway.

At the four-mile mark, you'll reach Wall Street, a section of sheer, towering cliffs that's popular with rock climbers who enjoy this scenic drive in Utah.

Another mile down the road, you'll be treated to some petroglyphs.

You'll find several pullouts where you can pull your car off the road to have a look. For your convenience, the panels are easily visible from this scenic route in Utah.

As you can see, the Colorado River is your constant companion as your ride along the Potash Scenic Byway.

There are many opportunities to pull over and capture this beauty on film. Therefore, don't forget your camera!

Watch for signs for the Poison Spider Mesa Trail (which is well worth your time if you want to explore the area a little more in-depth). Just past the sign, you'll see another pullout where dinosaur tracks are visible.

At the 10-mile mark, you'll see signs for the Corona Arch Trail. This is another trail well worth exploring along the Potash Scenic Byway, with a beautiful and impressive arch that will leave you speechless.

Jug Handle Arch is visible from Potash Road, at about 13.5 miles.

The paved road comes to an end at the Intrepid Potash Mine, a system of tunnels and evaporation ponds that extracts potash from the soil.

From here, Potash Road is a graded dirt road. If you have a high-clearance vehicle and the road isn't muddy, you can continue your adventure on into Canyonlands National Park.

Have you driven along the Potash Moab Scenic Byway? If so, we’d love to hear about your trip!

If you’d like to explore more of the state, feel free to also take a look at these scenic drives in Utah. The next time you’re driving along Route 6 between Helper and Spanish Fork, you need to stop at this quaint rest stop too.

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Potash Scenic Byway

December 08, 2022

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What are some scenic drives in Utah?

In addition to Potash Scenic Byway, some scenic drives in Utah include the following routes.

Take a look at these scenic drives in Utah to learn more about these routes and others.

What are some of the best Utah road trips?

The following is a list of some of the best Utah road trips.

These out these best Utah road trips for more information about these and other day outings.

What are some fun facts about Moab, Utah?

Moab has been the setting in movies like Star Trek, the Lone Ranger, Indiana Jones, and Transformers.
Millions of tourists visit Moab each year.
Moab is a popular destination for mountain biking.
Airplanes aren’t allowed to fly above Arches National Park.
There are over 2000 arches in the area.

Check out these additional facts about Moab, too.

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Catherine Armstrong

Writer, editor and researcher with a passion for exploring new places. Catherine loves local bookstores, independent films, and spending time with her family, including Gus the golden retriever, who is a very good boy.