From the high mountain meadows of the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway in Northern Utah to the exposed rock strata of Southern Utah's Capitol Reef Country Scenic Byway and the dozens of byways in between, Utah offers a state road network with unparalleled vistas and heritage.

Whether you scour Utah's All-American Road or check out the scenic drives leading into our national parks and mountain canyons, the drive to your destination is typically just as beautiful as the destination.

Utah is filled with scenic drives through colorful landscapes you won't find anywhere else. Whether you scour Utah's All-American Road or check out the scenic drives leading into our national parks and mountain canyons, the drive to your destination is …

Utah’s scenic backways combine paved, winding explorations into narrow canyons or remote landscapes with more adventurous turns down paths known for rough surfaces and extreme grades, all in the pursuit of hidden beauty.

All of Utah’s scenic byways are explorative journeys filled with trailheads, scenic overlooks, museums, local flavors and vibrant communities where you can stop for the night or hook up your RV.

One of Utah's best paved routes through the high elevation of the Wasatch Front is the Nebo Loop National Scenic Byway, which provides stunning views of Utah and Nephi Valleys, while looking up at the tallest peak in the Wasatch Range, the 11-928-foot Mount Nebo.

Flaming Gorge presents a vivid lesson in geology at its most dramatic and most varied. This drive presents terrific contrasts: the rugged Uinta Mountains, beautiful alpine forests, a brilliantly colored 91-mile reservoir at the bottom of a dramatic river gorge, and high desert country to the north.

Road trip information adapted from Scenic Driving Utah (Globe Pequot Press), which includes driving directions and maps for 28 of the best auto tours in the state.

Find solitude and scenery on Scenic Byway 12, Cottonwood Canyon Road, Hole-in-the-Rock Road and Burr Trail. Despite covering nearly 1.9 million acres, much of the sweeping Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument is quite remote.

The Mirror Lake Scenic Byway is perfect for anyone looking to get away from the city and dive deep into nature. Thick forests, glacially carved valleys, mountain lakes, and towering alpine summits are all part of the journey.