Photo on the Utah State Route 12 leading to Bryce Canyon National Park.
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Utah State Route 12

Scenic byway · Utah

Photo: Christian Mehlführer, User:Chmehl · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

Utah State Route 12 is a designated scenic route in Utah, about 123 km (77 mi) long.

State Route 12 or Scenic Byway 12 (SR-12), also known as "Highway 12 — A Journey Through Time Scenic Byway", is a 123-mile-long (198 km) state highway designated an All-American Road located in Garfield County and Wayne County, Utah, United States.From Wikipedia — Utah State Route 12, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Photo stops along the way

TorreyDark Sky Place
Torrey1.6 km away · Wayne County
Scenic Viewpoint
Goosenecks Overlook9.1 km away · Wayne County · 1,938 m
Scenic Viewpoint
Panorama Point9.3 km away · Wayne County · 1,881 m
FruitaGhost Town
Fruita14 km away · Wayne County
Hickman Natural BridgeNatural Arch
Hickman Natural Bridge15 km away · Wayne County
Natural Arch
Nels Johnson Bridge15 km away · Wayne County
Cassidys ArchNatural Arch
Cassidys Arch16 km away · Wayne County
Capitol DomeMountain Peak
Capitol Dome16 km away · Wayne County · 1,773 m
Single Tree FallsWaterfall
Single Tree Falls17 km away · Wayne County
Scenic Viewpoint
South Desert Overlook21 km away · Wayne County · 1,771 m
Capitol Reef National ParkDark Sky Place
Capitol Reef National Park23 km away · Wayne County
Rock Formation
Factory Butte31 km away · Wayne 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.