Scenic Drives
The Manti-La Sal has many miles of scenic drives providing opportunities to experience diverse landscapes and natural beauty. These drives often feature stunning vistas, historical sites, and access to recreational areas like lakes, rivers, and mountains.
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Abajo Loop State Scenic Backway
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The Abajo Loop leads from the desert floor and red rock canyons to steep mountains over 11,000 feet high, with overlooks and panoramic views. The backway travels Forest Road 105 west from…
Elk Ridge State Scenic Backway
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Elk Ridge Road seems to be on top of the world. From here travelers see stunning views of Monument Valley, the Bears Ears National Monument, Canyonlands National Park and scenery nearly 200 miles…
Ephraim to Orangeville Road
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This is a two part experience: from Skyline Drive to Joes Valley and Orangeville, and from Ephraim to Skyline Drive. The drive to Orangeville will take you from high meadows at the skyline, through…
Ferron to Mayfield State Scenic Backway
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Winding up 12-Mile Canyon from Mayfield, this backway begins and ends in pinyon-juniper country, but climbs to well over 10,000 feet while passing through stands of aspen and conifer. There are…
Ferron/Price Ranger District and Office
The Manti-La Sal National Forest offers five Ranger Districts (RD) across the forest: Ferron/Price, Sanpete, Moab, Monticello, and the Supervisor's Office (SO).The Ferron/Price RD Office (Ferron,…
Harts Draw Highway
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The Harts Draw Highway travels across the northeastern flank of the Abajo Mountains and SR-211 near Newspaper Rock. The Harts Draw-Canyonlands Overlook is about 10 miles from Monticello, with vistas…
La Sal Loop - Moab Front Recreation Area
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The La Sal Loop - Moab Front Recreation Area is in southeastern Utah just outside of Moab. The La Sal Mtn. Loop Rd. starts south of Moab, climbs up into the mountains and traverses the western side…
La Sal Mountain Loop State Scenic Backway
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The Central Federal Lands Highway Division (CFLHD) of the Federal Highway Administration, in cooperation with the US Forest Service (FS), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and San Juan County is…
Moab Ranger District and Office
The Manti-La Sal National Forest offers five Ranger Districts (RD) across the forest: Ferron/Price, Sanpete, Moab, Monticello, and the Supervisor's Office (SO). The Moab Ranger District Office is…
North Skyline Drive State Scenic Backway
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North Skyline Drive, a gravel road, climbs to the Wasatch Plateau from US-6 and undulates south for 27 miles to SR-31. This section is located in the Spanish Fork - Scofield Recreation Area on the…