Scenic Byway 12
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9.8/10Side Quest
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An All-American Road that winds through 122 miles of Utah's most dramatic red rock canyons and high-desert plateaus.
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10 Best Weekend Road Trips in Utah
Discover Utah's most breathtaking landscapes with our curated list of the 10 best weekend road trips, featuring iconic scenic byways and hidden mountain routes.
Last Updated October 9, 2026
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- 01Scenic Byway 12Escalante
- 02Mirror Lake Scenic BywayKamas
- 03Nebo Loop National Scenic BywayPayson
- 04Potash-Lower Colorado River Scenic BywayMoab
- 05Logan Canyon National Scenic BywayLogan
- 06Energy Loop: Huntington & Eccles CanyonsFairview
- 07Alpine Loop Scenic BywayProvo
- 08Zion Park Scenic BywaySpringdale
- 09Flaming Gorge-Uintas National Scenic BywayVernal
- 10Fish Lake Scenic BywayFish Lake
Mirror Lake Scenic Byway
9.8/10Side Quest
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A stunning 42-mile mountain drive through the heart of the Uinta Mountains, reaching elevations over 10,000 feet.
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Nebo Loop National Scenic Byway
9.5/10Side Quest
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A spectacular 38-mile loop offering panoramic views of Mount Nebo and vibrant fall foliage.
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Potash-Lower Colorado River Scenic Byway
9.3/10Side Quest
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A dramatic 17-mile drive along the Colorado River, featuring towering red rock cliffs and ancient petroglyphs.
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Logan Canyon National Scenic Byway
9.1/10Side Quest
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A beautiful 41-mile drive through the limestone cliffs of Logan Canyon, following the Logan River.
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Energy Loop: Huntington & Eccles Canyons
8.9/10Side Quest
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A unique 83-mile loop through the Manti-La Sal National Forest, showcasing Utah's geological and industrial history.
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Alpine Loop Scenic Byway
8.7/10Side Quest
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A short but incredibly scenic 20-mile drive through the heart of the Wasatch Mountains near Mount Timpanogos.
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Zion Park Scenic Byway
8.6/10Side Quest
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A breathtaking drive through the heart of Zion National Park, featuring massive sandstone cliffs and deep canyons.
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Flaming Gorge-Uintas National Scenic Byway
8.4/10Side Quest
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A 80-mile journey through geological history, connecting Vernal to the stunning Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area.
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Fish Lake Scenic Byway
8.4/10Side Quest
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A peaceful 13-mile drive to one of Utah's most beautiful high-mountain lakes, surrounded by aspen forests.
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