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.

Glacier Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.793m (12,444ft) above the sea level, located in eastern Summit County, in the U.S. state of Colorado. Full size vehicles should not attempt to drive all the way, as there are a few very narrow spots. It’s one of the highest mountain roads of Colorado.

Park Boulevard is a very scenic loop drive located in the Joshua Tree National Park, in Southern California, USA. If you have time only for a short visit in the park, driving Park Boulevard is your best choice.

Located in southwestern Fulton County, Georgia, in USA, Deep Creek Bridge was built in 1940. It’s one of the most spectacular bridges in the world.

Today, there are around 4,071,000 miles of roads in the United States. Many of these roads cut across rural or uninhabited areas where numerous domesticated and wild animals wander freely. As a result, many of them die due to accidental roadkill. It is estimated that, daily, over one million animals die due to car collisions.

Mount Sheridan is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 4.021m (13,192ft) above the sea level, located in Park County, in the U.S. state of Colorado. Plenty of mining structures remain in the area. It’sone of the highest mountain roads of Colorado.

Chepeta Lake is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 3.228m (10,590ft) above the sea level, located in Duchesne County, in the northeast part of the U.S. state of Utah. It’s one of the highest roads of Utah.

Located in Contra Costa County, in the U.S. state of California, the mysterious Empire Mine Road is said to be one of the most haunted roads in the area.

Badger Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.063m (6,768ft) above the sea level, located in Beaverhead County, in the U.S. state of Montana.

Convict Lake is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 2.328m (7,637ft) above the sea level, located Mono County, in the east central portion of the U.S. state of California.

Monument Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.255m (7,398ft) above the sea level located in Meagher County, in the U.S. state of Montana.

Located in Jefferson County, in the U.S. state of Washington, Dosewallips River Road is totally washed out.

Whale Peak is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.940m (12,926ft) 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.

Success Loop Scenic Drive is a very enjoyable scenic drive nestled in the deliciously remote high elevation mountains of White Pine County, eastern Nevada, in United States.

Sedgwick Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.791m (9,156ft) above the sea level, located in Bannock County, in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Idaho. It’s one of the highest roads of Idaho.

Sunrise Park Resort is a ski resort at an elevation of 2.852m (9,356ft) above the sea level, located in Apache County, in northeastern Arizona in the United States. It's one of the highest mountain roads of Arizona.

Sheep Pass is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.536m (5,039ft) above the sea level located in Clark County, in the U.S. state of Nevada. The road to the summit is called Alamo Road.

State Route 261 is a very scenic high mountain road located in Apache County, in the US state of Arizona. It’s one of the highest roads of Arizona.

Located in Summit County, in the U.S. state of Colorado, Lenawee Lift is said to be one of the highest chairlifts in North America topping out at 3.818m (12,526ft) above the sea level. It’s one of the highest roads of Colorado.

Swamp Lake is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 2.929m (9,609ft) above the sea level, located in Fresno County, California, in USA. Damage is possible even for the most capable vehicle. Definitely not for stock SUVs. It’s one of the highest mountain roads of California.

Roof Butte is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.996m (9,829ft) above the sea level, located in the Navajo Nation of Apache County, in northeast Arizona, in USA. It'sone of the highest roads of Arizona.

Kuss Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 4.136m (13,569ft) above the sea level, located in Lake County, in central Colorado, in the United States. It's one of the highest roads of USA.

Carter Mountain Road is a high mountain road located in Park County, Wyoming, in USA, climbing up to 3.445m (11,302ft) above the sea level. It’s one of the highest roads of Wyoming.

Hacking Lake is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 3.244m (10,643ft) above the sea level, located in Uintah County, in the U.S. state of Utah. It’s one of the highest roads of Utah.

Lewis Lake is a high mountain crystal clear snow-melt lake at an elevation of 3.290m (10,793ft) above the sea level, located in Albany County, in northwestern Wyoming, USA. It's one of the highest roads of Wyoming.

Located in Radiator Springs, in Carburetor County, USA, the Cadillac Range Drive is a very scenic journey. The drive is definitely worth it. A drive not to be missed!

Black Mesa is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.427m (11,243ft) above the sea level located in Dolores County, in Colorado, USA.

Big Windy Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.170m (10,400ft) above the sea level, located in Lemhi County, in eastern Idaho, USA. It’s one of the highest mountain roads of Idaho.

Eagle Rock is a mountain peak at an elevation of 760m (2,493ft) above the sea level located in Santa Cruz County, on the Pacific coast of the U.S. state of California.

Crooked Creek Station is a high mountain station at an elevation of 3.090m (10,150ft) above the sea level, located in the White Mountains of Mono County, in the east central portion of the U.S. state of California. It’s one of the highest mountain roads of California.

Crystal Mountain North is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2,090 m (6,856 ft) above sea level, located in Pierce County, in the U.S. state of Washington. It’s one of the highest roads in Washington.

Mount Pennell is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.302m (10,833ft) above the sea level, located in Garfield County, Utah, in United States. It's one of the highest mountains roads of Utah.

Located in Los Angeles County, in the US state of California, Corral Canyon Road is said to be one of the Best Driving Roads in Malibu. The road is very steep (up to 10%). It’s one of the Top Scenic Drives in Malibu.

Canwell Glacier Trail is a very exciting&demanding journey located in Valdez-Cordova Census Area, Alaska, in United States. This fantastic mountain trail follows the lateral moraine of the Canwell Glacier.

Terrible Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.662m (12,014ft) above the sea level, located in Gunnison County, in the U.S. state of Colorado. It’s one of the highest mountain roads of Colorado.

Edison Butte OHV Trail is a very exciting trail with some awesome scenic views, located in Deschutes County, Oregon, in United States. It’s a rocky trail that involves lava ridges for extra excitement.

Big Indian Mountain is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.987m (9,799ft) above the sea level, located in Mineral County, in the U.S. state of Nevada. It's one of the highest roads of Nevada.

White Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.365m (4,478ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Yakima and Lewis counties, in the U.S. state of Washington.

Moses Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.066m (6,778ft) above the sea level, located in Okanogan County, in the north-central part of the U.S. state of Washington. It’s one of the highest mountain roads of Washington.

Saint Sophia Ridge is a high mountain ridge at an elevation of 3.829m (12,562ft) above the sea level, located in Ouray County, in the U.S. state of Colorado. It’s one of the highest roads of Colorado.

Mesa Seco is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.846m (12,618ft) above the sea level, located in Hinsdale County, in southwestern Colorado, USA.

Black Hills Scenic Byway is a scenic unpaved road located on the boundary between Greenlee and Graham counties, in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Arizona.

Cerro Summit is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.451m (8,042ft) above the sea level, located east of Montrose, Colorado, in USA.

Resolution Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.638m (11,935ft) above the sea level, located in Eagle County, in the U.S. state of Colorado. It’s one of the highest mountain roads of Colorado.

Juniper Lake is a picturesque mountain lake at an elevation of 2.094m (6,870ft) above the sea level, located on the boundary between Plumas and Lassen counties in the northeastern portion of the U.S. state of California.

Coastal Drive is a very scenic road located in Del Norte County, at the far northwest corner of the U.S. state of California, along the Pacific Ocean. Whales, sea lions, and pelicans may be seen from overlooks high above the crashing surf.

Located in Snohomish County, in the US state of Washington, Marine Drive and Fire Trail Road is said to be haunted. Legend has it that this road gets its name because the Ghost of Firetrail.

Burcham Flat Road (Forest Road 31) is a very scenic alternative to US-395 through the Walker River canyon located in Mono County, in the east central portion of the U.S. state of California.

Tip Top Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.295m (7,529ft) above the sea level, located in San Bernardino County, California, United States. The road to the summit is rocky with some great inclines and large, sharp rocks that require a little skill to maneuver. It’s 9.0 miles long starting from Baldwin Lake.

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