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.

Mount Hamilton is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.091m (10,141ft) above the sea level, located in White Pine County, along the central eastern boundary of the U.S. state of Nevada. It's one of the highest mountain roads of Nevada.

County Road 867 is a high mountain road located in Gunnison County, in the U.S. state of Colorado.

Arrastre Lake is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 3.120m (10,236fft) above the sea level, located in Carbon County, in the U.S. state of Wyoming. It’s one of the highest mountain roads of Wyoming.

Located in Mineral County, in the U.S. state of Colorado, Alberta Park Reservoir sits at an elevation of 3.127m (10,259ft) above the sea level.

Music Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.260m (10,695ft) above the sea level located in Custer County in the U.S. state of Colorado.

Flesher Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.872m (6,141ft) above the sea level, located in Lewis and Clark County, in the U.S. state of Montana.

Beckwourth Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.205m (7,234ft) above the sea level, located in Plumas County, in California, United States. The road is very steep: the average gradient is 8.59%.

Ulysses Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.333m (7,654ft) above the sea level located in the Salmon River Mountains, in Idaho, USA.

Station Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.967m (9,734ft) above the sea level, located in Mono County, in the east central portion of the U.S. state of California. It’s one of the highest mountain roads of California.

Whitehawk Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.553m (8,375ft) above the sea level located in Valley County, in Idaho, USA.

Trappers Lake is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 2.987m (9,799ft) above the sea level, located in Garfield County, in northwest Colorado, USA.

New Mexico State Road 15 is a very scenic drive in the US state of New Mexico. Snowstorms can temporarily stop travel on the road.

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Bare Cone is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.386m (7,828ft) above the sea level, located in Ravalli County, in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Montana. Elk, mule deer, badgers, coyotes, and black bears can be seen along the trail.

Summit Drive is a short mountain road located in Mono County in the east central portion of the U.S. state of California, climbing up to 3.000m (9,842ft) above the sea level. It’s one of the highest mountain roads of California.

Dixie Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.525m (8,284ft) above the sea level, located in Lassen County, in northeastern California, USA.

Kerr Notch is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.038m (6,686ft) above sea level, located in southern Oregon, in the USA.

Monte Encino is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.039m (9,971ft) above the sea level, located in Rio Arriba County, in the U.S. state of New Mexico.

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.

Sunset Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.806m (5,925ft) above the sea level, located in Garfield County, in south central Utah, United States. The road is normally an easy drive, but recommended doing it in dry weather.

Windy Ridge is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.913m (9,557ft) above the sea level, located in Iron County, in the U.S. state of Utah.

Klondike Highway is a very scenic yet challenging drive linking the Alaskan coastal town of Skagway with Yukon's Dawson City, the heart of the Klondike.

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.

Hainoa Crater is a high mountain crater at an elevation of 2.406m (7,893ft) above the sea level, located on the island of Hawaii, USA.

Going to the local river or lake for a fishing game doesn’t require much preparation—just wake up early and grab your gear. However, planning a full outdoor adventure, far from your comfort zone, is a different story. If you’re an avid angler, you may dream of catching trout, bass, tuna, or exotic fish in remote waters—whether in India, the Mediterranean Sea, or the Atlantic Ocean. If you’re preparing for a fishing trip far from home, here are some key things to keep in mind to stay safe and ready.

Blue Nose is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.641m (8,664ft) above the sea level, on the Montana-Idaho border. Elk, mule deer, badgers, coyotes, and black bears can be seen along the trail.

County Road 655 (Beaver Creek Road) is a high mountain road located in Park County, in the U.S. state of Colorado. It’s one of the highest roads of Colorado.

Buena Vista Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.614m (8,575ft) above the sea level, located in Moffatt County, in the U.S. state of Colorado.

Chrysolite Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.669m (12,037ft) above the sea level, located in Chaffee County, Colorado, United States. It’s one of the highest roads of Colorado.

Star Point is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.067m (10,062ft) above the sea level located in the Carbon County, in Utah, USA.

Andrews Lake is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 3.285m (10,777) above the sea level, located in San Juan County, Colorado, in USA.

Monument Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.040m (9,973ft) above the sea level, located in El Dorado County, California, in USA. It’s one of the highest roads of California.

Located on the boundary of Garfield and Eagle counties in western Colorado, in USA, the 12.5-mile stretch of Interstate-70 through Glenwood Canyon is a marvel of engineering.

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.

Big Hole Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,256 m (7,401 ft) above sea level, located in Beaverhead County, in the U.S. state of Montana.

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Snowshoe Mountain is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.494m (11,463ft) above the sea level located in Routt County, Colorado, In USA.

North Creek Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.149m (10,331ft) above the sea level, located in San Juan County, in the southeastern portion of the U.S. state of Utah. 

Located along the northern California coast, in the USA, the Redwood National and State Parks comprise a unique partnership between the National Park Service and California State Parks, preserving some of the tallest trees on Earth. The parks span Del Norte and Humboldt counties and include Redwood National Park, Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park, and Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park. Together, they protect ancient redwood forests, rugged coastlines, oak woodlands, upland prairies, and diverse wildlife habitats.

Camino del Aguila is a very steep asphalted road located in San Diego County's North County region, in California, USA.

Empire Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.678m (8,786ft) above the sea level, located in Clear Creek County, in the U.S. state of Colorado.

Mount Silverheels is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.589m (11,774ft) above the sea level located in Park County, in Colorado, USA.

Carrizo Mountain is a mountain peak at an elevation of 661m (2,168ft) above the sea level, located in Imperial County, California, in USA.

Gunsight Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.930m (6,332ft) above the sea level, located in Malheur County, in the southeast corner of the U.S. state of Oregon.

La Veta Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.864m (9,396ft) above the sea level, located on the boundary of Costilla and Huerfano counties, in the US state of Colorado.

Hamels Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.067m (10,062ft) above the sea level, located in White Pine County, along the central eastern boundary of the U.S. state of Nevada. It’s one of the highest mountain roads of Nevada.

Monumental Summit is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.628m (8,622ft) above the sea level located in Valley County, in Idaho, USA.

Middle Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.610m (11,843ft) above the sea level, located in Chaffee County, Colorado, in USA. Full size vehicles should not attempt to drive all the way, as there are a few very narrow spots.

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