 Brief Description of
Dixie Natl Forest &
Red Canyon
Open all year, Red Canyon is a favorite photo stop. There are multi-use trails, a campground, and a seasonal Forest Service Visitor Center.
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 Brief Description of
Tropic Reservoir /
East Fork of Sevier River
Offering a variety of activities including photography, fishing, camping, hiking, mountain biking, cross country skiing and snowmobiling.
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 Brief Description of
Bryce Canyon NP
Bryce Canyon National Park is one of the jewels of Scenic Byway 12. Photography, hiking, trail rides, sightseeing, and show shoeing and cross country skiing in the winter are among the activities. There is a visitor center, a museum, lodge and two campgrounds in the park. Services are also available nearby.
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 Brief Description of
Pine Lake / Powell Pt.
Escalante Mountain and Powell Point are visible along much of Scenic Byway 12. Nearby Pine Lake is a popular fishery and campground.
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 Brief Description of
Grand Staircase -
Escalante NM
Prehistoric Indian ruins are found along Scenic Byway 12 and throughout the Monument.
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 Brief Description of
Kodachrome Basin SP
Kodachrome Basin State Park offers unique rock formations, hiking trails and a modern campground. Mountain biking, trail rides and photography are among the activities. The park is open all year. Kodachrome is located 9 miles south of Cannonville.
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 Brief Description of
The Blues / Upper Valley
A primary elk herd migration corridor. Watch for wildlife, especially in the fall and winter.
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 Brief Description of
Escalante Petrified
Forest State Park
Petrified wood and dinosaur bones can be viewed along the trails at Escalante Petrified Forest State Park, located one mile west of Escalante along Scenic Byway 12.
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 Brief Description of
Smoky Mountain Road
Spectacular views of Navajo Mountain and lake Powell can be seen along the route. Recommended for dry weather conditions only.
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 Brief Description of
Posey Lake
Deer and other wildlife are abundant in the Dixie National Forest. Posey Lake is a popular fishery and Hell’s Backbone is not for the faint of heart!
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 Brief Description of
Hell's Backbone
Deer and other wildlife are abundant in the Dixie National Forest. Posey Lake is a popular fishery and Hell’s Backbone is not for the faint of heart!
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 Brief Description of
Hole-in-the-Rock Road
Metate Arch is one of the unique rock formations in Devils Garden. Slot canyons are located off Hole-In-The-Rock Road — a pioneer trail of major historic value.
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 Brief Description of
Head of the Rocks /
Escalante Canyons
East of Escalante, Scenic Byway 12 travels through slick-rock canyons and The Hogback en route to Boulder.
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 Brief Description of
Calf Creek Rec. Area
A 6 mile (round-trip) hike to Lower Calf Creek Falls in the Calf Creek Recreation Area is well worth the effort. It is located between Escalante and Boulder on Scenic Byway 12.
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 Brief Description of
The Hogback
The hogback -- a ridge with steep drop-offs on both sides. Sweeping views of the surrounding countryside.
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 Brief Description of
Burr Trail
Lake Powell and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area are accessible from Scenic Byway 12 via the Burr Trail, a Scenic Backway. The Burr Trail is a partially dirt road. High clearance vehicles are recommended.
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 Brief Description of
Anasazi SP Museum
Anasazi State Park in Boulder has a museum and a partially excavated prehistoric village, believed to have been occupied by the Anasazi from A.D. 1050 to 1200.
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 Brief Description of
Boulder Mountain
Boulder Mountain is a recreation area for all outdoorsmen. This “Land of a Thousand Lakes” is a fisherman’s dream with many secluded mountain lakes and streams producing large rainbow and brook trout.
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 Brief Description of
Capitol Reef National Park
Capitol Reef National Park is open all year. The park has a scenic drive, hiking trails, campground, visitor center and museum. Pioneer history as well as unique rock formations are in the park.
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 East Fork of the Sevier Scenic Backway
Double and single lane gravel road / passenger cars / fair weather only
Excellent wildlife viewing opportunities for seeing pronghorn, deer, prairie dogs, and elk. Features: East Fork of the Sevier River, Tropic Reservoir, Great Western Trail, Dixie National Forest and King Creek Campground. Distance 17 miles one way (1-1/2 hours).
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 Cottonwood Canyon Scenic Backway*
Graded dry-weather road. Do not travel this route if storms are threatening. Passenger car in good weather.
A photographer’s dream. Features: Kodachrome Basin State Park (camping and picnicking facilities), Grosvenor Arch, Cockscomb and Paria River. Paved to Kodachrome State Park, dirt thereafter. Distance 49 miles (2 hrs).
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 Griffin Top Scenic Backway
Narrow single lane dirt and gravel road (closed in winter) / passenger cars
This 32-mile gravel road crosses the Table Cliffs Plateau on the Dixie National Forest. Features: secluded lakes, excellent wildlife viewing, and vistas from the high plateau. The road is closed in winter and open to snowmobiles. Distance 32 miles (1 hour).
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 Smoky Mountain Scenic Backway*
Dirt and gravel / impassable in bad weather / high clearance vehicles
This rugged corridor between Scenic Byway 12 and US 89 requires a high clearance vehicle. Spectacular views of the top of the Kaiparowits Plateau, Navajo Mountain, and Lake Powell can be seen while traveling this backway. Distance 78 miles (5 hours).
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 Posey Lake Scenic Backway
Double and single lane dirt and gravel road (closed in winter)
Camping, fishing, hiking, hunting and mountain biking opportunities abound on the road through the Dixie National Forest. This backway provides access to Posey Lake and campground with beautiful scenery and wildlife viewing opportunities. The backway starts in Escalante and ends on Highway 24 at Bicknell. Distance 40 miles (2 hours).
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 Hole-in-the-Rock Scenic Backway*
Gravel & graded dirt rd / passenger cars; 4-wheel required for last 7 miles.
Step back in time and travel the route that Mormon pioneers took on their historic journey to San Juan country. Access to Devils Garden, Dance Hall Rock, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Hole-in-the-Rock and several hiking trailheads. Last seven miles requires a high clearance, 4-wheel drive vehicle. Distance 57 miles one way (8 hours round trip).
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 Burr Trail Scenic Backway*
Hard surfaced, dirt & gravel road / passenger car in good weather; high clearance vehicle recommended.\
Beautiful scenery can be found around every turn! Access to Deer Creek Campground, Long Canyon, Capitol Reef National Park, Lake Powell and Bullfrog Marina. May be impassable when wet. Distance 66 miles (3 hrs).
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 Hell’s Backbone Road
Gravel and dirt road (closed in winter) / high clearance vehicles recommended
Although this is not a designated scenic backway, Hell’s Backbone is one of the most dramatic roads in the area. The road makes a loop connecting Escalante with Scenic Byway 12, three miles west of Boulder. From the Posey Lake Scenic Backway, Hell’s Backbone heads east, passes Blue Spruce Campground and circles Box-Death Hollow Wilderness Area. Hell’s Backbone Bridge is an engineering feat. Distance 44 miles (2 hours).
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 Notom Road Scenic Backway
Dry weather road (open all year) / passenger cars in good weather
Notom Road parallels the Waterpocket Fold of Capitol Reef National Park. It passes through the eastern section of Capitol Reef between Highway 24 and the Burr Trail. Views of the Henry Mountains and Waterpocket Fold Monocline are among the highlights. May be impassable when wet. Distance 35 miles (2 hours).
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 Bull Mountain Road Scenic Backway
Single lane dry weather road / 4-wheel drive vehicles recommended
Vistas of the Colorado Plateau can be seen along the Bull Mountain Road. It climbs from the desert floor to 10,500 feet as it crosses the Henry Mountains. Splendid scenery includes beautiful canyons, red cliffs, forests and mountains. Impassable in winter and when wet. Distance 68 miles (6 to 7 hours).
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