How long is the Utah Scenic Byway 12?

As MotoCurve routes it, Bryce Canyon to Torrey is about 122 miles, roughly 3 h 15 min of riding without stops.

How high does the Utah Scenic Byway 12 go?

The route runs between about 5,230 and 9,630 feet above sea level.

Can I get turn-by-turn directions for the Utah Scenic Byway 12?

Yes. Open it in the free MotoCurve planner, change the start to your home or hotel, and send it to the MotoCurve app for voice navigation on Android or iPhone. You can also download the GPX for a Garmin or another GPS.

UT 12 · Utah

Utah Scenic Byway 12 motorcycle ride

Utah Scenic Byway 12 is an All-American Road that links Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef through red rock canyons, the Grand Staircase-Escalante and over Boulder Mountain. The Hogback between Escalante and Boulder runs along a narrow ridge with drops on both sides.

Distance

122 mi

Riding time

3 h 15 min

Lowest

5,230 ft

Highest

9,630 ft

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Highlights

The Hogback, a ridge-top stretch with steep drops on both sides.
Red Canyon and Bryce Canyon at the west end, Capitol Reef near Torrey at the east.
Boulder Mountain, climbing through aspen forest to over 9,000 feet.

Before you ride

Services are far apart: Escalante, Boulder and Torrey are the main stops.
Wind on the Hogback can be strong. The road is narrow with no shoulder.

When to ride

Open all year, but Boulder Mountain can see snow from fall to spring. Late spring and early fall are ideal; summer is hot in the canyons.

Questions

How long is the Utah Scenic Byway 12?: As MotoCurve routes it, Bryce Canyon to Torrey is about 122 miles, roughly 3 h 15 min of riding without stops.
When can you ride the Utah Scenic Byway 12?: Open all year, but Boulder Mountain can see snow from fall to spring. Late spring and early fall are ideal; summer is hot in the canyons.
How high does the Utah Scenic Byway 12 go?: The route runs between about 5,230 and 9,630 feet above sea level.
Can I get turn-by-turn directions for the Utah Scenic Byway 12?: Yes. Open it in the free MotoCurve planner, change the start to your home or hotel, and send it to the MotoCurve app for voice navigation on Android or iPhone. You can also download the GPX for a Garmin or another GPS.

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