Scenic Drives & Trails

Scenic Drives & Trails

Highly Recommended

Independence Pass

Open daily from the Thursday before Memorial Day to early November, weather permitting.

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Apache-Sitgreaves Scenic Drive

The scenic drives are accessible year-round, but weather conditions, especially during winter, can affect road accessibility.

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Cache la Poudre Scenic Byway

Open year-round; driving time is approximately 3 hours for the 101-mile route.

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Highly Recommended

Salt River Canyon Scenic Road

The road is accessible year-round, but weather conditions, especially during winter, can affect road conditions.

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Silver Thread Scenic Byway

The Silver Thread Scenic Byway does not have specific opening hours as it is a public road and can be accessed at any time.

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Catalina Highway, Mount Lemmon

The byway is generally open year-round, but weather conditions, especially in winter, can lead to temporary closures.

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Kebler Pass

Kebler Pass does not have specific opening hours like a park or attraction. It is a mountain pass that is typically open from mid-May until the first significant snowfall in winter, at which point it closes until the spring thaw.

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Iron Belle Trail

Open year-round, but accessibility and conditions vary by region and season

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Westcliffe & the Wet Mountain Valley

The town and valley are accessible year-round; individual business hours vary.

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Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail

Open year-round for biking and hiking; cross-country skiing in winter

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Mirror Lake Scenic Byway (Uinta Mts.)

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Sheep Creek Geological Loop (Flaming Gorge)

Open daily from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with extended summer hours.

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Logan Canyon Scenic Byway (US‑89 to Bear Lake)

Open daily from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with extended summer hours.

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Route 89A from Flagstaff to Sedona

Route 89A is accessible year-round

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Shrine Pass

Open June through October; closed during winter months

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Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail

Open year-round; individual winery hours vary

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Phantom Canyon Road

Open year-round; however, road conditions can vary, and occasional closures may occur due to maintenance or weather.

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Coronado Trail Scenic Byway

The byway is accessible year-round.

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Joshua Tree Forest Parkway

The parkway is accessible year-round.

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Swift Trail Parkway

The parkway is generally open from mid-May through October

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Oak Creek Canyon Drive

The drive is accessible year-round

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Roxborough State Park

$10 per vehicle

Open daily from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

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Mount Evans Scenic Byway

Free (parking fee may apply)

Mount Evans Scenic Byway is closed to motorized and non-motorized travel throughout 2025.

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Highly Recommended

Kayenta to Monument Valley Scenic Drive

U.S. Route 163 is open year-round. Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park operates daily, but hours may vary seasonally.

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Moki Dugway (UT-261, Cedar Mesa)

Open year round; 24/7.

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Empire Bluff Trail

Open year-round

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Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive

Open from late spring to fall, typically May to October

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Highly Recommended

Red Rock Scenic Byway, Sedona

The byway is accessible year-round.

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North Country Trail (Michigan Section)

Open year-round for hiking and outdoor activities

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Black Bear Pass

Open seasonally from July, with no specific daily opening hours mentioned.

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Avalanche Ranch Hot Springs

Open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, closed Wednesdays for cleaning.

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Huntington-Eccles Canyons Scenic Byway (SR-31, Manti-La Sal NF)

Open Season: May.

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North Clear Creek Falls

Open year-round; typically snowed in between December and April, becoming a snowmobile trail during heavy snow.

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Mackinac Island Carriage Tours

Open seasonally from May to October

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Apache Trail Scenic Drive

The Apache Trail is accessible year-round

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Pearl Pass

Pearl Pass is open from May 28 to February 28, with closures from March 1 to May 27 depending on snow conditions.

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Tahquamenon Falls River Trail, Michigan

Open year-round; shuttle services between the Upper and Lower Falls are available from Memorial Day to Labor Day

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Tunnel of Trees (M-119), Michigan

Open year-round, most popular during autumn for fall colors

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Loveland Pass

Open 24/7 year-round, weather permitting.

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Old Mission Peninsula Wine Trail

Open year-round; individual winery hours vary

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Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument

$25 per vehicle

Open Wednesday to Sunday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, closed on Monday and Tuesday.

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Scenic Byway 12 (Hwy 12, Bryce–Capitol Reef)

Scenic Byway 12 is open year-round, but specific opening hours are not provided.

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Wedge Overlook (“Little Grand Canyon”, Emery Co.)

Open daily from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with extended summer hours.

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Boreas Pass Road

Open daily from May to October, with seasonal closures from October to May.

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Historic Route 66

The route is accessible year-round.

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Turnip Rock Kayak Trail

Open during the kayaking season, typically May to October

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Highway of Legends Scenic Byway

The Highway of Legends Scenic Byway is usually open all year.

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Highly Recommended

Desert View Drive, Grand Canyon

Desert View Drive is open year-round

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Highly Recommended

Nebo Loop Scenic Byway (Utah Co./Juab Co.)

Open daily from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with extended summer hours.

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Ohio Pass

Ohio Pass is impassable from November to May.

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Vermilion Cliffs Scenic Highway

The highway is accessible year-round.

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Iron Ore Heritage Trail

Open year-round for biking, hiking, snowmobiling, and other activities

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Kal-Haven Trail

Open year-round for hiking, biking, snowmobiling, and skiing

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Brockway Mountain Drive

Open seasonally, typically from May to October

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