AMERICA, ONE BEAUTIFUL ROAD AT A TIME

Scenic Byway 12

Utah
Take your time. Make a few stops. Enjoy the view.
Breathtaking View from Scenic Byway 12 (UT) · Public Domain. Photo by Jessica Dungan · Photo credits
THE JOURNEY IS THE REASON TO GO

Let the road set the pace.

Scenic Byway 12 takes you to the heart of the American West. This exceptional 124-mile route negotiates an isolated landscape of canyons, plateaus, and valleys ranging from 4,000 to 9,000 feet above sea level. You ll encounter archaeological, cultural, historical, natural, recreational, and scenic qualities while driving this exhilarating byway.

The experienceAll-American Road
Start with this outlineUtah · Panguitch and Bryce Canyon area to Torrey
A serene landscape of sandstone stretches as far as the eye can see in the area near the Escalante River and Escalante Canyons of Utah.
Breathtaking View from Scenic Byway 12 (UT)
Public Domain. Photo by Jessica Dungan · Photo credits
GIVE YOURSELF TIME TO STOP

Places and landscapes to consider

  • Bryce Canyon region
  • Escalante and Boulder
  • Capitol Reef gateway country

Before you drive

Allow time for the bends, viewpoints and elevation changes. Check side-road surfaces and route conditions before adding detours.

Make it a satisfying day

Choose a realistic section, then allow time for viewpoints, a town stop and breaks. Scenic mileage rarely tells the whole story of how long an outing will take.

Match the road to your vehicle

Check the exact roads for your car, RV or motorcoach. Tunnel dimensions, turning space, grades and road surfaces can matter as much as distance.

Official route information ↗State road-condition links ↗

Route overview and designation: Federal Highway Administration, America’s Byways. Research: October 2026. This is a travel idea, not live navigation or a guarantee that the full route is open. Confirm exact roads, current conditions, parking and any attraction reservations before departure.