Scope and content: The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Take a side trip on the Burr Trail Scenic Backway near Boulder. Loca
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Burr Trail Scenic Backway

Scenic byway · Utah

Photo: A. E. Crane, U.S. Department of Transportation · Public domain · source

Burr Trail Scenic Backway is a designated scenic route in Utah, about 66 km (41 mi) long.

Photo stops along the way

Anasazi State Park MuseumState Park
Anasazi State Park Museum1.1 km away · Garfield County
Upper Calf Creek FallsWaterfall
Upper Calf Creek Falls5.7 km away · Garfield County · 1,811 m
Calf Creek FallsWaterfall
Calf Creek Falls8.0 km away · Garfield County · 1,690 m
Natural Arch
Bowington Arch14 km away · Garfield County
Escalante Natural BridgeNatural Arch
Escalante Natural Bridge14 km away · Garfield County
Natural Arch
Lamanite Arch15 km away · Garfield County
Natural Arch
Maverick Bridge15 km away · Garfield County
Natural Arch
Phipps Arch16 km away · Garfield County
Scenic Viewpoint
Long Canyon Overlook16 km away · Garfield County · 1,955 m
Box-Death Hollow WildernessWilderness Area
Box-Death Hollow Wilderness18 km away · Garfield County
Canyon
Wolverine Canyon22 km away · Garfield County
Escalante Petrified Forest State ParkState Park
Escalante Petrified Forest State Park22 km away · Garfield County

Tips for scenic drive photography

  • Drive the route in both directions — the views change completely.
  • Plan stops for golden hour at the highest overlooks; use pull-outs, never stop on the roadway.
  • Check seasonal closures for high-elevation roads before you go.
  • A polarizer cuts windshield-like glare on wet roads and foliage.