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Flaming Gorge-Uintas Scenic Byway
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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 intersects Hwy 191 in Flaming Gorge and heads west through
heavy forests and some nice views of the gorge. (See Flaming
Gorge for more details on
this portion.) The route is all paved and runs 35 miles to Flaming
Gorge and then 28 miles to Manila. |
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Red Cloud/Dry Fork Scenic Backway
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The Red Cloud/Dry Fork Scenic Backway is a 45 mile loop through the eastern Uinta Mountains. It winds through attractive forests of aspen and pine, pleasant open meadows and tumbling mountain streams. The return through Dry Fork Canyon provides nice views of canyon walls. Numerous picnic areas and campgrounds are on the route. About half of the route is paved or gravel, the rest is dirt which can be rough and shouldn't be attempted when wet. The route is not passable during the winter. |
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