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Scenic Byway 12 begins to the west in Panguitch and ends in Torrey to the northeast. It connects Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef national parks, and, of course, brings visitors to a number of other amazing destinations along the way.

May 18, 2022 · Utah Scenic Byway 12 has it all: isolated canyons, grand plateaus that rise 9,000-feet above sea level, deep valleys that plunge to 4,000-feet and the natural and human-made history to prove it.

Jun 25, 2024 · Driving between Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef National Park on Highway 12 is a scenic and breathtaking experience. The drive covers a distance of about 124 miles, and without stops takes between 2.5-3 hours. I’ll tell you right now, I recommend you plan on taking a lot longer than 2.5 hours for this drive.

Road Trip on Route 12 Utah, a stunning Scenic Byway that goes from Bryce Canyon to Capitol Reef: map of the itinerary and best things to see.

See more text information, photos, videos, and maps below. Where does Scenic Byway 12 start and end? This highway connects with Highway 89 on the southwestern end, and passes through Bryce Canyon National Park as it winds to the north in a horseshoe fashion toward Highway 14 near Capitol Reef National Park. How Long is Scenic Byway 12?

Jun 10, 2022 · This map of Scenic Byway 12 shows where the road starts and ends. It can be driven in either direction and no matter which you choose, it will be incredibly beautiful! Scenic Byway 12 winding through Escalante

This 46-mile scenic route brings you to Kodachrome Basin State Park (H4), to formations such as Chimney Rock, Ballerina Slipper, and Grosvenor Arch, through the colorful Cottonwood Canyon, and then follows the Paria River sporting amazing views of the Cockscomb, where the Earth’s crust protrudes. Kodachrome Basin is believed to have been ...

This exceptional 124 mile route negotiates an isolated landscape of canyons, plateaus, and valleys ranging from 4,000 to 9,000 feet above sea level. You ll encounter archaeological, cultural, historical, natural, recreational, and scenic qualities while driving this exhilarating byway.

Drive this Byway connecting Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef National Parks and you will soon see that you are on no mere transportation route -- the views and stops along the way are just as enthralling as the two stunning parks at each end.