Scenic Drives & Byways Near Bryce Canyon

The best Bryce Canyon scenic drive routes in Utah are in the Bryce Canyon and Grand Staircase-Escalante areas. There is nothing quite like the views and scenery that these beautiful byways have to offer. If you’re looking for breathtaking views on a casual drive, give Utah’s Byway 12, Byway 143, or Scenic Highway 89 a try!

Bryce Canyon Country also has a long list of scenic byways and backways that lead to unique backcountry locations just waiting to be explored.

The scenic drives in and around Bryce Canyon are some of the most beautiful in the world, offering breathtaking views and scenery. Byway 12 and Scenic Highway 89 are popular options for casual drives with stunning vistas. In addition to these well-known routes, there’s a long list of scenic byways and backways that lead to off-the-beaten-path locations. Byway 12 Scenic Byway, for instance, has designated scenic backways that are perfect for exploring.

As you travel Byway 12 Scenic Byway, take time to explore the designated scenic backways. A backway is a paved or dirt road that reaches less traveled but breathtaking areas. Check with the nearest visitor center or any local business for road and weather conditions. Be sure to have plenty of gasoline, food, and water as there are usually no facilities along these beautiful corridors.

Planning your Bryce Canyon scenic drive adventure is easy with the help the links below. Also be sure to stop in to the Bryce Canyon National Park Visitor Center to for recommendations on the best routes based on your interests and experience level.

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