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.

Avon Pass is a high mountain pass situated at an elevation of 1,984m (6,509ft) above sea level. It's located on the boundary between Weber and Cache counties in the U.S. state of Utah.

Gold Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.487m (8,159ft) above the sea level, located in San Bernardino County, in Southern California, United States. The average gradient is 12.37%.

Blair Mountain is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3,496m (11,469ft) above sea level, located in Garfield County, in the U.S. state of Colorado.

Josephus Lake is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 2.150m (7,053ft) above the sea level, located in Custer County, in the center of the U.S. state of Idaho.

Jefferson Lake is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 3.271m (10,731ft) above the sea level, located northwest of Jefferson off US Highway 285, in Park County, Colorado, in USA.

Dangerous roads might be exciting but not every exciting road is dangerous. So, in this article we will talk about one of the most unsung great roads in the United States: the Great River Road. There are many much more famous roads in the US such as Route 66 or the Pacific Coast Road also known as Highway 1.

Coyote Summit is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.710m (5,610ft) above the sea level, located in Lincoln County, in the U.S. state of Nevada.

Herd Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.141m (7,024ft) above the sea level, located in Siskiyou County, California, in USA.

Calico Peak is a mountain peak at an elevation of 1.385m (4,543ft) above the sea level, located in San Bernardino County, in the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. 4x4 and high clearance is a must. Never attempt alone. You cannot turn around and go back in the most difficult spots.

Forest Road 040 is a gravel road located in Sevier County, in the central section of the U.S. state of Utah. It’s a high mountain road climbing up to 3.172m (10,406ft) above the sea level. 

Realistically, you can’t totally eliminate accidents. As much as you do not want it to happen, it will occur. However, every state’s goal is to lower the number of vehicle accidents in the area. 

Requa Road (Patrick J Murphy Memorial Road) is a steep coastal drive in Del Norte County, California, in USA. The road is a little bumpy but definitely worth the journey.

Mustang Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.097m (10,160ft) above the sea level, located in Esmeralda County, in Nevada, USA. It’s one of the highest roads of Nevada.

Guthrie Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.005m (6,578ft) above the sea level, located in Greenlee County, in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Arizona.

Hunt Mountain is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.062m (10,045ft) above the sea level, located in Big Horn County, in the U.S. state of Wyoming.

The Great River Road follows the Mississippi River generally from New Orleans to Minnesota. For long stretches, the road is a wonderful panoply of river, bluffs, and picturesque small towns. For other long stretches, the road is too far from the river for travelers to see the river and the towns are less than picturesque.

Indian Head is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.039m (9,970ft) above the sea level, located in Utah County, in the U.S. state of Utah.

Glacier Peak is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.917m (12,851ft) above the sea level, located on the boundary of Summit and Jefferson counties, in the United States. It's one of the highest mountain roads of Colorado.

Aurora Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.664m (8,740ft) above the sea level, located in Mineral County, in the U.S. state of Nevada.

Oso Ridge is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.660m (8,727ft) above the sea level, located in Cibola County, New Mexico, in USA. The road to the summit is not maintained.

Crystal Lake is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 1,854 m (6,082 ft) above sea level, located in Fergus County, in the US state of Montana.

Cinnamon Butte is a basaltic scoria cone at an elevation of 1.958m (6,423ft) above the sea level, located in Douglas County, Oregon, in USA.

Granite Butte is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.318m (7,604ft) above the sea level, located in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, in USA.

Bodie Bluff is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.747m (9,012ft) above the sea level, located situated high in the Sierra Nevada mountain range, in Mono County, California, United States.

Located along the northern California coast, in USA, the Redwood National and State Parks offers many scenic drives through ancient forests, rugged coastline, upland prairies, and oak woodlands.

Oscura Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.630m (8,628ft) above the sea level, located in Socorro County, in the U.S. state of New Mexico.

Trail Ridge is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.210m (10,531ft) above the sea level, located in Sanpete County, in the U.S. state of Utah. It’s one of the highest mountain roads of Utah.

Battle Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.503m (11,492ft) above the sea level, located in Eagle County, in the U.S. state of Colorado.

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.

Driving a car can be a dangerous thing, especially when you're driving around trucks. While truck drivers aren't usually trying to harm anyone or cause accidents, they are much larger and harder to maneuver than other types of vehicles. If you know how to stay safe while driving around trucks, however, then neither vehicle is likely to be at fault in an accident.

Squaw Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.698m (8,851ft) above the sea level, located in Placer County, California. Views from the summit are pretty spectacular.

Cone Peak is a mountain peak at an elevation of 1.261m (4,137ft) above the sea level, located in Monterey County, on the Big Sur coast of California, USA.

Looking to sell your old 4x4 truck or SUV? You have a great opportunity to make a kill. According to a report by This Is Money, used car prices have soared by 30%, mainly because of a shortage of semiconductor chips used to manufacture new vehicles.

Off-roading is an adrenaline and action-packed adventure that excites many. However, without the right vehicle, your off-roading may fail to take off or be one stressful experience. Off-roading forums online can be a good source of car-buying and driving tips as they attract fellow off-roading enthusiasts.

Daggett Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.239m (7,345ft) above the sea level, located in northwestern Douglas County, in the U.S. state of Nevada.

Dead Horse Lake is a high mountain sub-alpine lake at an elevation of 3.373m (11,066ft) above the sea level, located in Wayne County, in south-central Utah, in USA. Altitude and extreme weather is always a factor at any time of year. It’s one of the highest roads of Utah.

Beaver Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.837m (9,307ft) above the sea level, located in Dolores County, in the U.S. state of Colorado.

West Mountain is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.314m (10,872ft) above the sea level, located in San Juan County, Utah, in United States. It’s one of the highest roads of Utah.

Devils Head is a lava dome at an elevation of 2.786m (9,140ft) above the sea level, located in Coconino County, in the north central part of the U.S. state of Arizona. It’s one of the highest mountain roads of Arizona.

Potosi Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.905m (6,250ft) above the sea level, located in Clark County, in the U.S. state of Nevada.

Beaver Ridge is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.249m (7,378ft) above the sea level, located in Idaho County, Idaho, in USA.

Pajarito Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.158m (10,360ft) above the sea level, located in Los Alamos County, in north central New Mexico, USA. It’s one of the highest mountain roads of New Mexico.

Monument Hill is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.885m (9,465ft) above the sea level, located in Madison County, in southwestern Montana, in USA. 

June Lake Loop (California State Route 158) is a very scenic drive in Mono County, in the east central portion of the U.S. state of California passing four alpine lakes, towering mountains and incredible alpine scenery.

Located in Kern County, in the U.S. state of California, Old Kern Canyon Road is a very challenging drive.

Windy Point Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.889m (9,477ft) above the sea level located in Montrose County, in Colorado, USA.

Palomar Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.874m (6,148ft) above the sea level, located in northern San Diego County, California, United States.

Mill Creek Summit is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.685m (8,809ft) above the sea level, located in Custer County, in the U.S. state of Idaho.

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