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.

Mine Camp Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.115m (10.222ft) above the sea level, located in Millard County, in the U.S. state of Utah. 

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.

Ute Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.694m (8,838ft) above the sea level, located in Daggett County, in the northeastern corner of the U.S. state of Utah.

Mayflower Lake is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 3.441m (11,289ft) above the sea level, located in Summit County, in the U.S. state of Colorado.

Wooden Pole Powerline Road is a rough bumpy road located in the heart of Clark County, in the U.S. state of Nevada.

Wickiup Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.821m (9,255ft) above the sea level, located in Garfield County, in the U.S. state of Utah. 

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.

Thompson Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.366m (7,762ft) above the sea level, located in Plumas County, in the Sierra Nevada of the U.S. state of California.

Isabel Pass is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.005m (3,297ft) above the sea level, located on the boundary between Valdez–Cordova Census Area and Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, in the U.S. state of Alaska.

Cape Horn is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.031m (9,944ft) above the sea level, located in La Plata County, in the U.S. state of Colorado.

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.

Bess Lake is a high mountain sub-alpine lake at an elevation of 3.381m (11,092ft) 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.

Summit Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.597m (11,801ft) above the sea level, located in the Rio Grande County, in Colorado, USA. There are a few water crossings along the way. 

Telegraph Peak is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.861m (9,386ft) above the sea level, located in White Pine County, along the central eastern boundary of the U.S. state of Nevada.

Spanish Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.012m (9,881ft) above the sea level, located in Nye County, in the U.S. state of Nevada. It’s one of the highest mountain roads of Nevada.

Meadow Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.045m (6,709ft) above the sea level, located in Flathead County, Montana, in USA.

Dead Man's Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.682m (8,799ft) above the sea level, located in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, in USA.

Success Summit is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.742m (8,996ft) above the sea level, located in White Pine County, along the central eastern boundary of the U.S. state of Nevada. On the ascent up to the pass, the traveler goes through groves of aspen trees.

Duck Creek Point is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.515m (8,251ft) above the sea level, located in Lemhi County, in the U.S. state of Idaho.

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.

Morgan Summit is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.757m (5,764ft) above the sea level located in Tehama County, in the northern part of the U.S. state of California.

Jureano Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.546m (8,353 ft) above the sea level located in the Salmon River Mountains, in Idaho, USA.

Mount Tom is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.751m (9,026ft) above the sea level, located in Fresno County, in the U.S. state of California.

Sheep Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.594m (8,510ft) above the sea level located in the Salmon River Mountains, in Idaho, USA.

Uncle Bud's Hut is a high mountain refuge at an elevation of 3.474m (11,397ft), located in Lake County, central Colorado, United States.

Ryan Brothers Lake is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 3,181m (10,436ft) above sea level, situated in Carbon County, Wyoming. This area features one of Wyoming's highest roads to a remote alpine lake.

Barfoot Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.509m (8,231ft) above the sea level, located in Cochise County, in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Arizona.

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.

Off-roading has been a long-time favorite pastime for outdoor enthusiasts in the United States — from crawling over the slickrock trails of Moab, Utah, to splashing through mud in the Southeast or tackling forest roads in the Pacific Northwest. But as thrilling as it is, off-roading comes with real risks.

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Onyx Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.782m (9,127ft) above the sea level, located in the southwestern part of San Bernardino County, in the US state of California.

Muddy Mountain is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.884m (9,461ft) above the sea level located in Albany County, in Wyoming, USA.

Castle Butte is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.032m (6,666ft) above the sea level, located in Idaho County, in the US state of Idaho.

Pigeon Spring Road is a pretty steep gravel road located in Gila County, in the central part of the U.S. state of Arizona.

Located in the Spring Mountains of Clark County, in Nevada, Potosi Mountain South is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.491m (8,172ft) above the sea level.

Whether you're commuting through winding mountain passes or tackling city potholes, the condition of your vehicle highly impacts your safety. For car owners, unexpected mechanical failures can add to the stress of driving on precarious roads. The best way to ease concerns about repairs and maintenance costs is by opting for an extended warranty. Keep reading to learn more.

Haystack Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.613m (8,572ft) above the sea level located in the Salmon River Mountains, in Idaho, USA.

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. 

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.

Sun Notch is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.176m (7,139ft) above sea level, located in southern Oregon, in the USA.

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%.

Jackson Peak is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.477m (8,126ft) above the sea level, located on the northern fringes of the vast Boise Mountain Range, in the western United States, in Boise County, Idaho.

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.

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.

Trout Mountain is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.591m (11,781ft) above the sea level located in Mineral County, Colorado, In USA. 

NF-1414 is a high mountain trail located in Stillwater County, in the U.S. state of Montana. Its highest elevation is 2.838m (9,311ft) above the sea level.

Located in southern Madison County, Arkansas, in United States, Mill Creek Trail is a challenging trail, leading the rider through remote forest areas of the Ozark National Forest.

Betty Jumbo Mine is an abandoned tungsten mine at an elevation of 2.219m (7,280ft) above the sea level, located in Inyo County, in the US state of California.

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