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.

Bearwallow Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3,039 m (9,970 ft) above sea level, located in Catron County, in the U.S. state of New Mexico. It’s one of the highest roads in New Mexico.

Capilla Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2,859m (9,379ft) above sea level, located in Torrance County, in the US state of New Mexico.

Smith Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2,442 m (8,011 ft) above sea level located in Adams County, in the US state of Idaho.

Glacier Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3,793 m (12,444 ft) above 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 roads in Colorado.

Chepeta Lake is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 3,228 m (10,590 ft) above sea level, located in Duchesne County, in the U.S. state of Utah. It’s one of the highest roads in Utah.

Miller Lake is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 2,571m (8,435ft) above sea level, located in Deer Lodge County, in the U.S. state of Montana.

Sand Creek Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,741m (8,992ft) above sea level, located in Larimer County, in the US state of Colorado.

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.

Badger Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,063 m (6,768 ft) above sea level, located in Beaverhead County, in the U.S. state of Montana.

Located in Los Angeles County, in the US state of California, Corral Canyon Road is one of the Top Scenic Drives in Malibu. The road is very steep (up to 10%).

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

Mount Sheridan is a high mountain peak located in Park County, in the U.S. state of Colorado. South of the summit, an old mining road tops out at an elevation of 4,021 m (13,192 ft) above sea level. It’s one of the highest roads in Colorado.

Sunrise Park Resort is a ski resort at an elevation of 2,852m (9,356ft) above sea level, located in Apache County, in the US state of Arizona. It's one of the highest roads in Arizona.

Robidoux Pass is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.403m (4,603ft) above sea level, located in Scotts Bluff County, on the western border of the U.S. state of Nebraska.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

The Pan-American Highway and the I-95 are both well-known highways in American. Their reputations are not entirely positive, as they are both known for their dangerous conditions and histories. 

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Baldy is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.970m (6,463ft) above the sea level, located in San Bernardino County, in southern California, USA.

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.

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.

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.

Hancock Lake is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 3.556m (11,666ft) above the sea level, located on the Rocky Mountains in Chaffee County, western Colorado, USA.

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.

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.

Tikaboo Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.097m (6,879ft) above the sea level, located in Lincoln County, in the U.S. state of Nevada. The peak is widely considered the best remaining legal point from which the public may directly view the very secretive Area 51.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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