American Southwest (#21): Scenic Highway 12, Utah

Utah's Scenic Byway 12 ... been designated a National Scenic Byway and an All-American Road by the Federal Highway Administration. All-American Roads have one-of-a-kind features so exceptional that they qualify as a destination "unto themselves." Only a few byways achieve the status of an All-American Road, making Scenic Byway 12 one of the most unique roads in the United States.

Spanning a route of more than 124 miles, Scenic Byway 12 travels through some of the most diverse and ruggedly beautiful landscapes in the country. It winds past slick rock canyons, red rock cliffs, pine and aspen forests, alpine mountains, national parks, state parks, a national monument, and quaint rural towns. Numerous pullouts located along the route provide opportunities to photograph, watch wildlife, or relax and enjoy the scenery.
Spectacular views along Scenic Byway 12 include Powell Point and geologic formations like The Blues. Prehistoric stone storage structures called granaries can also be seen along the route. Travelers pass through Bryce Canyon National Park (a short drive of Hwy. 12), the communities of Tropic, Cannonville, Henrieville and Escalante. Kodachrome Basin State Park and Grosvenor Arch in Grand Staircase-Escalante-National Monument are short drives from Scenic Byway 12.

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