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Logan
Canyon Byway.
Southeastern Utah - US 89 from Logan to the Utah / Idaho
Border.
Following
the 1800's-era path of fur trappers and mountain men,
on their way to great lakeside rendezvous', this Byway
begins at the mouth of Logan Canyon, just east of the
city of Logan, in the Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The
41 mile road winds through a parade of towering cliffs,
glacial cirques, and natural springs and waterfalls. Lush
vegetation and spectacular fall colors soften the nearly
vertical limestone walls. The climb from 4,700 feet to
7,800 feet at the canyon's summit is rewarded by a sweeping
view of turquoise and azure-colored Bear Lake. This Byway
is known as the most scenic route to Jackson Hole and
Yellowstone National Park.
The
Logan Canyon Scenic Byway is 41 miles long and takes 1
hour to complete.
Laketown.
State Hwy 30 from US 89 to Laketown on the
southern shores of Bear Lake to the city of Laketown.
Bear Lake is famous for its unique bright blue color due
to the limestone particles suspended in the water. The
lake is a favorite for boating and fishing throughout
the year.
The
Laketown Scenic Byway is 15 miles long and takes 30 minutes
to complete.
Ogden
River Scenic Byway.
U-39 from Ogden to the Eastern Wasatch-Cache Forest. The
byway starts at Ogden Canyon with colors ranging from
white to pink to red. Pineview Reservoir provides excellent
recreational activities like camping, fishing and hiking.
The
Ogden River Scenic Byway is 44 miles long and takes 1.25
hours to complete.
Big
Cottonwood Canyon. State Hwy 190 east of the
Salt Lake Valley takes visitors through the Wasatch-Cache
National Forest. The 15 mile canyon provides hiking, camping,
fishing, rock climbing, and picnicking.
The
Big Cottonwood Canyon is 15 miles long and takes 1 hour
to complete.
Little
Cottonwood Canyon. State Hwy 210 east of the
Salt Lake Valley where the Rocky Mountains meet the Great
Basin floor. The route passes through the westernmost
wall of the Rockies which rises to almost 12,000 feet.
Alta and Snowbird Ski Resorts are located in the canyon.
Recreational activities include: skiing, camping, rock
climbing, and hiking.
The
Little Cottonwood Canyon Scenic Byway is 7 miles long
and takes 1 hour to complete.
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Bridal Veil Falls
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Provo
Canyon. US 189 from Provo past Bridal Veil
Falls, Deer Creek Reservoir and on to Heber Valley. First
pass by the Provo River, which is famous for fly fishing.
Then view the beautiful waterfall from the road at Bridal
Veil Falls. Deer Creek Reservoir State Park is located
at the top of Provo Canyon and is a favorite for boating,
sailing, fishing and windsurfing. The byway ends at Heber
City, home of the Heber Creeper Steam Railway.
The
Provo Canyon Scenic Byway is 32 miles long and takes 45
minutes to complete.
Mirror
Lake.
State Hwy 150 from Kamas to the Wyoming border. Numerous
lakes and campgrounds line this byway which mostly parallels
the Provo River. Recreational activities include fishing,
camping, hiking and cross-country skiing.
The
Mirror Lake Scenic Byway is 65 miles long and takes 2
hours to complete.
Flaming
Gorge - Uintas Byway.
US-191
from Vernal north to the Wyoming border and fromt the
junction of US-191/44 to Manila - Northeastern Utah.
This 82 mile road, themed "Wildlife Through the Ages",
highlights wildlife observation sites as it travels through
the Ashley National Forest and over the eastern flank
of the Uinta Mountains. It passes the billion year-old
exposed core of the Uintas near Flaming Gorge National
Recreation Area. Signs along the way explain the evolution
of the geology and wildlife in this historic area. The
road offers numerous opportunities for fascinating side
trips.
The
Flaming Gorge - Uintas Scenic Byway is 67 miles long and
takes 1.75 hours to complete.
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