What are the most spectacular roads in the USA?

Located in North America, the USA is a true paradise for drivers, as it hosts more than 2,000 roads listed as the most spectacular in the world.

Featuring mountains, deserts, coasts, and snow, in the USA you’ll get your dream road. And you’ll never want to wake up. For instance, at the top of your list, you need to drive the Million Dollar Highway, the most beautiful road in America, and probably in the world. Built in the late 1880s, you'll be on the "outside" for a while with a hell of a view to your right (let the passenger enjoy the view; you'll want to watch the road). Another paved option must be the Iron Mountain Road, featuring 17 miles, 314 curves, 14 switchbacks, 3 pigtails, and 3 tunnels in the Black Hills of South Dakota. No list would be complete without the winding Tail of the Dragon: 318 curves in 11 miles. Spanning Tennessee and North Carolina, it is one of the most scenic drives in the USA. You also can’t skip driving Mount Evans Scenic Byway, the highest paved road in North America, climbing up to 4,310m (14,130ft) in Colorado. It is said to be the highest paved road in North America.

For those who prefer unpaved experiences, the country hosts some of the most defiant yet scenic roads in the world. You can’t miss Black Bear Pass, a high mountain adventure in the Colorado Rockies. Climbing up to 3,915m (12,844ft) above sea level, it's one of the highest roads in Colorado. You can also discover the beauty of Engineer Pass, a mountain pass at an elevation of 3,901m (12,800ft) above sea level in Colorado. It’s mostly a first-gear ride because the road is rough and rocky. The legendary Shafer Trail Road in Utah's Canyonlands National Park is an iconic drive located on the east-central edge of Utah. At times, the road is so narrow that only one car can pass. And Lippincott Mine Road in California is for experienced 4WD drivers using high-clearance vehicles only. You'll need a good map, as the routes are not marked and there are no signs. It’s one of the challenging backcountry roads in Death Valley National Park.

Pinto Summit is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.246m (7,368ft) above the sea level, located in Eureka County, in the U.S. state of Nevada.

One of the most budget-friendly ways to travel is to hit the road. But, it also comes with a caveat. Staying stuck in your seat in the car for long hours may not exactly be the best and most comfortable way to travel. Road trips are meant to be enjoyable. But they can be physically taxing, that by the time you’ve reached your destination, you might be too exhausted to even bother about the beauty of the place.

Mills Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.232m (7,322ft) above the sea level, located in Sierra County, California, in USA.

The historic Lolo Motorway is the name of a very scenic drive travelling through central Idaho, in the United States.

USFS 503 is the name of a defiant short mountain road located in Mineral County, in the U.S. state of Colorado. It’s one of the highest roads of Colorado.

Bent Peak is a high mountain peak located in Hinsdale County, in the U.S. state of Colorado. A minor gravel road south of the peak climbs up to 3.953m (12,969ft) above the sea level. It’s one of the highest roads of Colorado.

Richland Balsam is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.845m (6,053 feet) above the sea level, located on the boundary between Haywood and Jackson counties in the far southwest of the U.S. state of North Carolina.

Buck Rock is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.557m (8,389ft) above the sea level, located in Tulare County, California, in USA.

Breckenridge Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.291m (7,516ft) above the sea level, located in Kern County, California, in USA.

Located on the Central Coast of California, in USA, Ortega Ridge Road is the name of a road supposedly haunted by the spirits of 3 nuns.

All adventurous parks are full of enjoyment and relaxation containing obstacle courses, rope climbing exercises, climbing walls, and ziplines. Mainly situated close to significant tourist destinations in amusement parks, club, and resorts, etc.

Cottonwood Road (Forest Road 125) is a high mountain road in Garfield County, in south central Utah, in USA, running entirely above 2.500m above the sea level. It’s one of the highest roads in Utah.

Sidney Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.291m (10,797ft) above the sea level, located in Garfield County, Utah, United States. It’s one of the highest roads of Utah.

Motorcycle laws are there to keep the roads safe. If you’ve got a motorcycle license, you will have spent a considerable amount of time reading about them and committing the most important ones to memory.

Forest Road 121 (Lakeshore Drive) is a very scenic journey in the heart of Mesa County, Colorado, United States.

Chute Canyon Road (CO 1016) is a very scenic drive located in Emery County in central Utah, USA.

White Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.684m (8,805ft) above the sea level, located in Colfax County, in the U.S. state of New Mexico.

Singatse Peak is a mountain peak at an elevation of 1.940m (6,364ft) above the sea level, located in Lyon County, Nevada, USA. The climb is brutal: the average gradient is 9.26%.

Tyres are the first point of your car's contact with the road. Therefore, replacing your tires every 5-10 years is essential because tread levels in your tires decrease with usage.

Road accidents are a leading cause of death and injury all over the world. In the United States, for example, more than 30,000 people die in road accidents every year. That’s more than 90 deaths a day. 

Gold Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.259m (10,692ft) above the sea level, located in Piute County, in south-central Utah, United States. It’s one of the highest roads of Utah.

Bear Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.582m (8,471ft) above the sea level, located in San Bernardino County, in Southern California, United States.

Highland Mary Mine is an abandoned gold mine at an elevation of 3.432m (11,259ft) above the sea level, located in San Juan County, in the U.S. state of Colorado.

From California all the way to New York, the USA is known for having a wide array of haunted roads: miles-long stretches of road, short alleyways, and interstate highways.

Forest Road 140 is a scenic drive through the high mountains of Garfield County, in south central Utah, United States. It’s one of the highest roads of Utah.

Located in Eagle County, Colorado, in USA, Shrine Mountain Inn consists of three different cabins, Walters, Chucks, and Jays, climbing up to 3.431m (11,256ft) above the sea level.

Utah Forest Road 17 (FH-17) is a very scenic fairly wide drive through the high mountains of Garfield County, in south central Utah, United States.

Summit Camp is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.134m (10,282ft) above the sea level, located in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, in Taos County, New Mexico, United States. It’s one of the highest roads of New Mexico.

Crown Point Road is the name of a very scenic high mountain drive located in Larimer County, in the U.S. state of Colorado.

Driving is something that many people love to do and also something that many people have to do in order to get around with ease. As long as you drive safely on the roads rather than posing a danger to yourself and others trough dangerous driving, you can benefit from the many conveniences that driving offers.

Deer Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.221m (7,286ft) above the sea level, located in Ravalli County, Montana, in USA.

Taylor Peak is a high mountain peak located on the boundary between Pitkin and Gunnison counties in the U.S. state of Colorado. A minor road, north of the summit, climbs up to 3.602m (11,817ft) above the sea level, It’s one of the highest roads of Colorado.

Medsger Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.447m (4,747ft) above the sea level, located in Lincoln County, in the U.S. state of Nevada.

Squaw Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.219m (7,280ft) above the sea level, located in the Centennial Mountains, on the border of Idaho and Montana, in USA.

Blewett Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.254m (4,114ft) above the sea level, located on the boundary of Kittitas and Chelan counties, in the U.S. state of Washington.

County Road 861 is a very scenic high mountain road located in the San Juan Mountains, Gunnison County, in the U.S. State of Colorado. The road runs entirely over 2.760m above the sea level.

As we become more reliant on our phones for navigation while driving, people everywhere are becoming more in tune to the dangers of distracted driving.

Latigo Canyon Road is a very technical drive located in Los Angeles County, in the U.S. state of California. The road is a test for any kind of rider.

Etna Summit is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.827m (5,994ft) above the sea level, located in Siskiyou County, in the northernmost part of the U.S. state of California.

The legal drinking age in Louisiana is 21. However, there are some exceptions (medical reasons) for teenagers. Minors accused of drinking outside of these restrictions face severe consequences. 

Big Creek Baldy is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.764m (5,787ft) above the sea level, located in Lincoln County, in the U.S. state of Montana.

Robinson Summit is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.317m (7,601ft) above the sea level, located in White Pine County, along the central eastern boundary of the U.S. state of Nevada.

Cape Royal is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.412m (7,913ft) above the sea level, located on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, in Coconino County, Arizona, in USA. Take the time to take this drive. So many beautiful things to see.

Pike Ridge is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.723m (8,933ft) above the sea level, located in Garfield County, in the U.S. state of Colorado.

Forest Road 4723 is a short high mountain road located in San Juan County, in the southeastern part of Utah, United States. It’s one of the highest mountain roads of Utah.

Costilla Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.978m (9,770ft) above the sea level, located in Colfax County, in the U.S. state of New Mexico.  

Providence Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.929m (9,609ft) above the sea level, located in Cache County,  on the northern edge of Utah, United States.

Antelope Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.343m (7,687ft) above the sea level, located in Lassen County, in the northeastern portion of the U.S. state of California.

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