Utah's Scenic Byway 12 Driving Tour

If there’s one drive in America that feels like a full cinematic journey…
…it’s Scenic Byway 12 in Utah.
This legendary road connects Bryce Canyon to Capitol Reef, cutting through some of the most remote and dramatic landscapes in the Southwest. Along the way, you’ll cross high alpine forests, narrow ridgelines with thousand-foot drops, and vast canyon systems that stretch beyond the horizon.
This isn’t just a drive.
It’s a story unfolding mile by mile.
On this self-guided Hwy 12 Scenic Byway tour, you’ll discover:
The terrifying beauty of the Hogback ridge drive
The wild backcountry of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
Ancient villages built over 900 years ago
Pioneer stories of survival, isolation, and grit
Hidden waterfalls, slot canyons, and petrified forests
From desert slickrock to 11,000-foot mountain forests, Scenic Byway 12 Utah delivers one of the most diverse landscapes in America.