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4.77 out of 5 Rider Rating 4.77
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By Guest (0 McR Points) on Jan 31, 2007

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steben53
15 McR Points
April 27, 2012
I've ridden the Blue Ridge Pkwy, the Dragon,…
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Guest
May 31, 2010
Excellent technical road!!!!! I had a blast even…
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Written Directions

Start in Panguitch, Utah and head south on US-89 and in about 8-10 miles you'll want to take the turn towards Bryce Canyon on Rte 12. Then just head east on Rte 12 the whole way to Torrey, UT which will be over 100 miles. I suggest you make sure you first enjoy Red Canyon with brilliant red cliffs then continue another 25 miles before turning right onto Bryce Canyon road and be sure to get lunch at Ruby's Inn. Get back onto Rte 12 and continue east for an about 3 hours through Dixie National Forest to Torrey, Utah. There are a few hotels there and you will be near Capital Reef National Park. It's a must do in the west.

Scenery

Unbelievable views of Red Canyon, Bryce Canyon and Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument. The Staircase is an incredible collection of multicolored cliffs, buttes, plateaus, mesas, and canyons. Bring a camera with plenty of memory space/film for this one!!! You'll also be passing through the Dixie National Forest.

Overall, it's a fantastic ride with many opportunities to stop hike and enjoy panoramic views. You need to plan a day of this trip to have enough time to take in all the great views which you really need to stop at!

Additional input from "hunnerbunner" (Sep 08): Red canyon, Bryce canyon, Hell's Backbone, Calf Creek and Boulder Mtn. give you a little taste of every type of scenery Utah has to offer, from red rock to slickrock to pine and aspen covered mountains.

Drive Enjoyment

Plenty of open road with hills, woods and canyons.

Additional input from "hunnerbunner" (Sep 08): A few miles of straights on either side of Escalante leave the rest of the road to writhe and twist over the landscape. Little heavy truck traffic keeps the surface in good shape, and I don't recall a whole lot of tar snakes.

Tourism Opportunities

A few small town along the way to enjoy and fill up at. I particularly recommend checking out Red Canyon and getting lunch at Ruby's Inn (see directions below).

Additional input from "hunnerbunner" (Sep 08): Hiking in Red Canyon, camping/lodging in Bryce Canyon, hiking at Calf Creek Falls, quaint restaurants in Escalante and Boulder, more camping on Boulder Mtn. A short detour in Cannonville takes you to Kodachrome Basin for more hiking and camping.

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rtcoker
January 26, 2020
197 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring
Likely the best riding in Utah as far as twisties, elevations, and fun. Lightly traveled everytime I have been on it. Between Bryce Canyon Entrance and Torrey, UT it is awesome. Aspens, Pines, Firs, a neat State Forest, and the Grand Staircase, Escalante National Forest. You can make good time and not worry about LEO enforcement. Pavement is good, Curves great, good view and clear. A couple places of a very narrow road along the top of a ridge with VERY high cross winds! Be careful there. Scenery and Geography constantly changing. South is different than north. West is different than East. Tops are different than valleys. Great road and highly recommend it. Some camping and cabins along the way, but sparse. Besure your tank is topped off at Bryce. Take some food and water along because there "ain't" much until Torrey. Stay in Torrey and then the next day ride down along the Capital Reef. Another Amazing ride.
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Guest
October 29, 2012
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Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
One of if not the best ride in Utah. For a side trip take the Burr Trail, paved for a few miles, at Boulder just north of Escalante on HWY 12.
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Greg DuVal
February 8, 2020
20 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
This is one of the most scenic riders you will take. From Escalante to Boulder, you ride through many curves and a highway built on the boulders. There are many scenic turn outs to view the scenery. From Boulder to Torrey, you travel through the mountains so do this in the summer. Again, there are many scenic turn outs. Your sidewalls will get a work out on the mostly curved road.
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