Posted in Utah
September 12, 2015
Take These 13 Roads in Utah for an Unforgettable Scenic Drive
Fall is the perfect time for a scenic drive. Some of these roads offer fall foliage; others have year-round scenic beauty. Get out there and enjoy!
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This drive is particularly gorgeous once the leaves turn.
This section of SR-9 winds about 26 miles through Zion National Park. The small toll is well worth the money.
Whether you start at American Fork Canyon or Provo Canyon, the loop provides picturesque views.
The south portion of this scenic highway offers plenty of unique rock formations.
Drive all the way up to Brighton, then take a hike to see even more fall colors!
This scenic byway will take you into Canyonlands. Don't forget to stop along the way for a quick peek at Newspaper Rock!
Spectacular fall foliage views , this road is closed during the winter.
Potash is the nickname for SR-279. It winds along the Colorado river.
This scenic byway (SR-14) stretches from Cedar City to Long Valley Junction.
From Kamas, you'll drive through the Wasatch-Cache National Forest, enjoying stunning foliage and perhaps even sighting some wildlife before you arrive at Mirror Lake.
This byway (also known as SR-128) starts in Moab and stretched almost 45 miles.
This photo was taken from the Plateau valley near Loa. The entire byway will take you about 4 hours to traverse.
Don't miss the state park!
What other scenic roads would you recommend?
