Utah Map

go-utah.com

Our new sites are now in beta, tell us what you think

Uintas Scenic Byway

This record is no longer active on our site.

For more information about Scenic Drives in Dinosaur National Monument, Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, Uinta Mountains or Vernal, please search our full coverage of Dinosaur National Monument Scenic Drives, Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area Scenic Drives, Uinta Mountains Scenic Drives or Vernal Scenic Drives.

No Media or Maps Available
If you are the owner/manager of this business and would like to improve your listing, please submit a request.
Basics
Location:
North of Vernal along Hwy 191 to Flaming Gorge
Surface:
Paved
Suitable Vehicle:
Any Vehicle
Length:
35 miles oneway
Time:
1 hour
Season:
Drivable year round
Flaming Gorge-Uintas Scenic Byway, also known as the "Drive Through the Ages" for the millions of years of geological strata it climbs through, runs north from Vernal to Flaming Gorge along Hwys 191 and 44. The byway climbs slowly at first through arid foothills north of Vernal and then through colorful rock formations past Steinaker and Red Fleet State Parks. The route then climbs steep switchbacks up into the Uinta Mountains and through its forests of lodgepole pine and aspen. Highway 44 (Flaming Gorge Scenic Byway) intersects Hwy 191 in Flaming Gorge and heads west through heavy forests and some nice views of the gorge.

Meanwhile, Hwy 191 turns east and descends quickly through pine forests to the dam. A steep narrow road just past the dam winds down to the river affording views of the dam and the pretty river. Past the dam the road stays with the gorge and past some nice views before ending in the town of Dutch John.

Location:
North of Vernal along Hwy 191 to Flaming Gorge
Surface:
Paved
Suitable Vehicle:
Any Vehicle
Length:
35 miles oneway
Time:
1 hour
Season:
Drivable year round
Customizable Directions
From:    To: 
Language: 

Formatted DirectionsMap
UMNH-2010-skyscraper

Email Page Link

Complete the form below to email this page to a friend or family member's email. You can send yourself an email as well. Your email and your recipient's email will NOT be shared with anyone. See our full Privacy Policy for details.
Your name:
Your email address:
Friend's email(s):
 
 
 
Send yourself a copy: Yes No
Subject:
Body: