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Carbon Corridor Central Utah

Carbon Corridor

Central UtahMountain peaks and sandy deserts make up the area of Castle County. In magical Nine Mile Canyon are Native American petroglyphs and other wonderous sights.
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The Swell, Utah South Central Utah

The Swell, Utah

South Central UtahWelcome to the Swell, a natural playground in the heart of Utah. Within the region, you will find endless opportunities to ride, climb, camp, hike or paddle.
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Capitol Reef Country Central Utah

Capitol Reef Country

Central UtahThis area of southern Utah has a diversity of landscape like no other area in the state - red rock formations and canyons, pristine meadows, alpine forests, as well as lush green valleys. That landscape makes Capitol Reef Country perfect for outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, horseback riding, ATV tours, hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing, or just a quiet picnic!
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Utah - Life Elevated Statewide

Utah - Life Elevated

StatewideWith five national parks and more than 40 state parks, Utah offers a wealth of outdoor activities for families & adventurers alike. Order your free Travel Guide today.
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A network of dirt roads run throughout the Swell. A few of the more popular scenic drives are described below.

San Rafael Swell Scenic Drives

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More Info Cathedral Valley Loop

59 mile loop

The Cathedral Valley District of Capitol Reef National Park is open all year. Vehicles with high ground clearance, even those without four wheel drive, can usually negotiate the roads without difficulty.

More Info Bull Creek Pass National Back Country Byway

3 hours to drive the byway.
68 miles (109 km)

Bull Creek Pass National Back Country Byway winds for 68 miles through Utah's Henry Mountains. The view from the route includes colorful canyons, steep cliffs, vast badlands, and rugged alpine mountains.The byway climbs nearly a mile as it loops through this colorful, vibrant mountain range set betw...

More Info Wedge Overlook/Buckhorn Draw

Maintained Dirt/Gravel
2 hours
51 miles oneway

Wedge Overlook / Buckhorn Draw Road is the most dramatic route through the Swell. At the Wedge Overlook are wonderful views of the impressive canyons of the "Little Grand Canyon" carved by the San Rafael River. There are numerous viewpoints along the rim. Buckhorn Draw Road drops from the Wedge Overlook through a narrow sandstone canyon lined with cottonwoods to a crossing of the San Rafael River..

More Info Bicentennial Highway

about four hours
164 miles (263 km)

Completed in 1976 and dubbed the "Bicentennial Highway," this road is the gateway to Natural Bridges National Monument, where erosion has created the world's largest display of natural bridges, formed out of 225 million-year-old Cedar Mesa sandstone.

More Info Boles Road

A drive along ponds and transitory wetland that can be very productive for birders. Look out for the prairie dog town.

More Info Green River Scenic Drive

Rough Dirt/Gravel
3 hours
38 mile roundtrip

The Green River Scenic Drive is a dirt road that follows the Green River for 9 miles through the southern end of Gray Canyon. The route has good scenery of the canyon walls and the river pushing through. The road is rough and bumpy so you'll need to drive slowly.

More Info Huntington Canyon Scenic Byway (U-31)

1 hour
48 miles (77 km)

The Huntington Canyon Scenic Byway is a desert oasis. Sprinkled with reservoirs and rivers, the pristine high mountain valleys boast spectacular views. The concentration of fresh, arid breezes brings a welcome sense of remoteness. While here you can't escape a keen sense of history. As the area's ma...

More Info Moore Cutoff Road

This scenic and varied road is well maintained. There are some very fine petroglyphs and a set of dinosaur tracks along this road.

More Info Notch Peak Loop

Maintained Dirt/Gravel
2 hours
50 mile loop

More Info Notom Road

Maintained Dirt/Gravel
2 hours
29 miles oneway

Notom Road parallels the Waterpocket Fold of Capitol Reef National Park. It skirts the eastern section of Capitol Reef between Hwy 24 and the Burr Trail. Views of the Henry Mountains and Capitol Reef are among the highlights. Impassable when wet.

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