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.

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.

Hilman Lake is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 3.353m (11,000ft) above the sea level, located in Conejos County, in the U.S. state of Colorado.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Road accidents are a leading cause of death in the United States. Statistics show that more than 38,000 people die every year from fatal road accidents across the country.

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

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.

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. 

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. 

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cerro Pelado is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.085m (10,121ft) above the sea level, located in Sandoval County, in northern New Mexico, USA. It’s one of the highest roads of New Mexico.

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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.

Those looking for a diverse road trip should look no further than the United States, which offers a variety of terrains, stunning scenery, and unique roadside attractions that will ensure you have an unforgettable journey.

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.

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.

Forest Road 053 is a high mountain road located in Custer County in the center of the U.S. state of Idaho. It’s one of the highest mountain roads of Idaho.

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.

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.

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. 

Caballo Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.310m (7,578ft) above the sea level, located in Sierra County, in the U.S. state of New Mexico.

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%.

Silver Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.311m (10,862ft) above the sea level, located in Inyo County, California, United States. It’s one of the highest roads of California.

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.

Ford Ridge is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.858m (9,376ft) above the sea level, located in Carbon County, in the U.S. state of Utah.

Mineral Hill is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.590m (8,497ft) above the sea level located in Idaho County, Idaho, in USA.

Gospel Peak is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.416m (7,926ft) above the sea level located in Idaho County, Idaho, in USA.

Miller Flat Road is a very scenic journey in the heart of the Manti-La Sal National Forest, in Utah, USA.

Rose Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.653m (8,705ft) above the sea level, located in Greenlee County, in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Arizona.

Salt Creek Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.967m (9,735ft) above the sea level located in the Park County, in Colorado, USA.

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