View into the Canyon from the trail leading to Observation Point
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Floor of the Valley Road

Scenic byway · Utah

Photo: Oliver Löffler · Public domain · source

Floor of the Valley Road is a designated scenic route in Utah, about 6 km (4 mi) long.

The Floor of the Valley Road, also known as the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive, follows the canyon of the North Fork of the Virgin River, also known as Zion Canyon, through Zion National Park, Utah.From Wikipedia — Floor of the Valley Road, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Photo stops along the way

The Great White ThroneMountain Peak
The Great White Throne1.3 km away · Washington County · 2,048 m
Angels LandingMountain Peak
Angels Landing1.6 km away · Washington County · 1,641 m
Three PatriarchsMountain Peak
Three Patriarchs2.2 km away · Washington County · 1,969 m
The PulpitRock Formation
The Pulpit3.2 km away · Washington County
Canyon JunctionCanyon
Canyon Junction4.5 km away · Washington County
Scenic Viewpoint
Canyon Overlook4.5 km away · Washington County · 1,808 m
The NarrowsCanyon
The Narrows5.7 km away · Washington County
Towers of the VirginRock Formation
Towers of the Virgin6.1 km away · Washington County
Zion National ParkDark Sky Place
Zion National Park6.6 km away · Washington County
Waterfall
Double Falls6.8 km away · Washington County · 1,460 m
Crazy Quilt MesaRock Formation
Crazy Quilt Mesa7.6 km away · Washington County
Checkerboard MesaRock Formation
Checkerboard Mesa8.0 km away · Washington 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.