Utah is such a beautiful state! There are so many scenic drives. Click here for the post on Scenic Drives in Northern Utah. This post is about the gorgeous drives in Southern Utah, including through all five Utah National Parks!

Scenic Drives in Northern Utah

I’ll organize these starting in the southwest corner of Utah and ending in the southeast of Utah. The links will also include hikes in the area.

Snow Canyon State Park

Snow Canyon State Park near St. George, Utah is a beautiful drive!

Snow Canyon State Park

Zion National Park

Zion National Park has a scenic drive between Springdale and Mt. Carmel.

Zion-Mount Carmel Highway

Except for a few months in the winter you need to take the shuttle bus through the rest of the park’s scenic drive.

Here is an overhead view looking down at the main Zion road from Angel’s Landing.

Here’s one from even higher at Observation Point, looking down on Angel’s Landing and the road below.

Zion National Park

Zion Kolob Canyon

Kolob Canyon, the northwest section of Zion National Park has a separate entrance and scenic drive.

Timber Creek Overlook

Kanab

Kanab also has some fascinating scenes right near the roadway.

Kanab Area Trails

Bryce Canyon Scenic Drive

A little further northeast is spectacular Bryce Canyon with its vibrant hoodoos.

Bryce Canyon National Park

Capitol Reef National Park

Capitol Reef National Park in south central part of Utah is stunning.

Capitol Reef National Park

Arches National Park

Arches National Park is incredible, even from the road.

Arches National Park

Potash Road in Moab

The Potash Road in Moab is beautiful with the Colorado River and towering red rock canyon.

Potash Road Petroglyphs and Dinosaur Tracks

Dead Horse Point

You will want to step a few steps out of the car to get the best views from Dead Horse Point.

Dead Horse Point Overlook

Canyonlands National Park

Canyonlands National Park is so spectacular. The scenic drive through the Island of the Sky section is incredible.

Canyonlands National Park and Scenic Drive

Wilson Arch

Wilson Arch can be seen from the road south of Moab. You can stop for a quick hike or just appreciate it from the road.

Wilson Arch

Goosenecks State Park and Mexican Hat

Goosenecks State Park and Mexican Hat are quick stops between Moab and Monument Valley.

Goosenecks State Park

Monument Valley

Monument Valley is such an impressive sight!

Monument Valley

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Scenic Drives in Northern Utah

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