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A stunning scenic drive, Utah’s Route 12 traverses massive plateaus of multicolored stone, a vast “staircase” connecting Bryce and Capitol Reef.
On this day-long drive of the Grand Staircase, we turn with the twists of the unmissable Hogback Ridgeline, identify the distinct “steps” of the staircase at Powell Point Vista, and enjoy sweeping vistas of Escalante National Monument at Calf Creek Viewpoint and Big Horn Canyon Scenic Overview. The petrified forest offers a glimpse of a lost world and an optional detour leads down into Spooky Gulch, a deep-cut slot canyon where towering walls of stone block out the sun.
Driving along Grand Staircase is the best way to connect your roadtrip of Utah’s Mighty Five National Parks (Zion, Bryce, Capitol Reef, Arches, and Canyonlands) into a scenic yet convenient loop.
Bryce: Starting from Panguitch, the tour audio begins driving east along Route 12 at 2938 UT-12, Panguitch, UT 84759.
Capitol Reef: Starting from Torrey, the tour audio begins driving west along Route 12 at 12 UT-24, Torrey, UT 84775
This full-day driving tour covers about 115 miles with stops at scenic overlooks and optional trails through the desert landscape.
115+ miles