4. The Burr Trail Scenic Byway
This byway will take you to the Waterpocket Fold District. The scenic drive will require between four and five hours. This drive will take you through a few major attractions including Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, and Capitol Reef National Park.
To reach the trail from the Fruita District you can take the unpaved Notom-Bullfrog Road, which leads to Strike Valley Overlook. From the south, you can reach it at a place close to the Natural Bridges National Monument. You will encounter the famous Burr Trail switchbacks as you navigate harrowing turns up significantly steep elevation and rejoin Highway 12 in the city of Boulder. In fact, driving from there to Torrey is another great scenic drive.
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