What are the most spectacular roads in the USA?

The vast expanse of the USA, stretching from the amber waves of grain to the majestic purple mountain majesties, boasts a network of roads that are as diverse as the nation's tapestry of cultures. One such road, the Million Dollar Highway, is often touted as America's crown jewel of roadways, leading adventurers through awe-inspiring terrains and offering unparalleled vistas. Further north, the Iron Mountain Road, with its dizzying 314 curves, 14 switchbacks, 3 pigtails, and 3 tunnels, stands as a testament to man's desire to conquer nature, providing a thrilling drive that's not for the faint-hearted.

Journey to Colorado, and you'll find yourself face to face with the infamous Black Bear Pass - a road that promises not just breathtaking beauty, but also adrenaline-pumping excitement. For the off-road enthusiasts, Engineer Pass offers an opportunity to get up close and personal with Colorado's high mountain terrains, challenging drivers to push their limits amidst staggering beauty. Not to be outdone, Utah’s Canyonlands beckons with the Shafer Trail Road, an iconic route that cuts through the heart of some of the most stunning canyons, making you feel like you're driving through the very pages of history.

In the USA, each road is a journey, an exploration, a challenge, and a story. They are gateways to discovering the grandeur of the nation, to feeling the pulse of its land, and to embracing the spirit of adventure that is quintessentially American. Whether bathed in the golden hues of sunrise or shrouded in the mysteries of twilight, these roads promise experiences that linger long after the journey's end.

Pilot Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.476m (8,123ft) above the sea level, located in Boise County, in the U.S. state of Idaho. The top is adorned with a building, solar panels, and a bunch of communication gear.

Oso Ridge is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.660m (8,727ft) above the sea level, located in Cibola County, New Mexico, in USA. The road to the summit is not maintained.

June Lake Loop (California State Route 158) is a very scenic drive in Mono County, in the east central portion of the U.S. state of California passing four alpine lakes, towering mountains and incredible alpine scenery.

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.

Bodie Bluff is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.747m (9,012ft) above the sea level, located situated high in the Sierra Nevada mountain range, in Mono County, California, United States.

Sliderock Mountain is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.052m (6,732ft) above the sea level located in Sweet Grass County, in Montana, USA.

Off-roading is an adrenaline and action-packed adventure that excites many. However, without the right vehicle, your off-roading may fail to take off or be one stressful experience. Off-roading forums online can be a good source of car-buying and driving tips as they attract fellow off-roading enthusiasts.

Raft Lake is a high mountain sub-alpine lake at an elevation of 3.390m (11,122ft) 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.

West Mountain is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.314m (10,872ft) above the sea level, located in San Juan County, Utah, in United States. It’s one of the highest roads 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.

River Hill Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.931m (9,615ft) above the sea level located in the Rio Grande National Forest, in Colorado, USA.

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.

Oscura Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.630m (8,628ft) above the sea level, located in Socorro County, in the U.S. state of New Mexico.

Battle Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.503m (11,492ft) above the sea level, located in Eagle County, in the U.S. state of Colorado.

Most of us associate traveling by car with traffic, and this is not something that should surprise us. In 2015 alone, there were no less than 263.6 million registered vehicles in the US alone. Even more so, statistics show that in 2019, there are over 276 million vehicles that are operating on our roads. 

Jaybird Peak is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.357m (7,732ft)  above the sea level located in Albany County, in Wyoming, 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.

Beaver Ridge is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.249m (7,378ft) above the sea level, located in Idaho County, Idaho, in USA.

Dead Horse Lake is a high mountain sub-alpine lake at an elevation of 3.373m (11,066ft) 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.

Rainbow Point is a scenic overlook at an elevation of 2.781m (9,124ft) above the sea level, located in Bryce Canyon National Park, in Utah, in the westcentral region of the United States of America. The vista is breathtaking.

Windy Point Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.889m (9,477ft) above the sea level located in Montrose County, in Colorado, USA.

Mount Jefferson is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.890m (9,481ft) above the sea level, located in Madison County, in the U.S. state of Montana.

Galena Saddle is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.833m (9,294ft) above the sea level, located in Douglas County, in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of Nevada.

Snow Summit is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.498m (8,195ft) above the sea level, located in San Bernardino County, in Southern California, United States.

East Lone Cone Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.286m (10,780ft) above the sea level located in Dolores County, in Colorado, USA.

Monument Hill is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.885m (9,465ft) above the sea level, located in Madison County, in southwestern Montana, in USA. 

Odart Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.600m (8,531ft) above the sea level, located within the Fort Apache Reservation in the U.S. state of Arizona.

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.

Pajarito Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.158m (10,360ft) above the sea level, located in Los Alamos County, in north central New Mexico, USA. It’s one of the highest mountain roads of New Mexico.

Oreana Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.833m (9,294ft) above the sea level, located in Douglas County, in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of Nevada.

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.

Jefferson Lake is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 3.271m (10,731ft) above the sea level, located northwest of Jefferson off US Highway 285, in Park County, Colorado, in USA.

Black Butte Mountain is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.860m (9,383ft) above the sea level, located in Madison County, in southwestern Montana, in 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.

Iron Mountain is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.944m (6,377ft) above the sea level located in Sweet Grass County, in Montana, USA.

Tollhouse Road is the name of a challenging drive located in Fresno County, in the central portion of the U.S. state of California.

TV Mountain is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.081m (6,827ft) above the sea level located in Missoula County, in Montana, USA.

Signal Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.380m (7,808ft) above the sea level, located in Gila County, Arizona, United States.

Palomar Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.874m (6,148ft) above the sea level, located in northern San Diego County, California, United States.

Lake Mountain is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.827m (9,274ft) above the sea level located in Albany County, in Wyoming, USA.

Maverick Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.465m (8,086ft) above the sea level, located within the White Mountain Apache Indian Reservation in the U.S. state of Arizona.

Hecker Pass is a mountain pass at an elevation of 408m (1,338ft) above the sea level, on the boundary of Santa Cruz and Santa Clara counties, in the US state of California. The road through the pass is said to be haunted.

Devils Head is a lava dome at an elevation of 2.786m (9,140ft) above the sea level, located in Coconino County, in the north central part of the U.S. state of Arizona. It’s one of the highest mountain roads of Arizona.

Potosi Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.905m (6,250ft) above the sea level, located in Clark County, in the U.S. state of Nevada.

Elbow Lake is a high mountain sub-alpine lake at an elevation of 3.396m (11,141ft) above the sea level, located in Wayne County, in the US state of Utah. Altitude and extreme weather are always a factor at any time of year. It’s one of the highest roads of Utah.

West Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.630m (8,628ft) above the sea level, located in Graham County, in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Arizona.

Jacks Peak is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.057m (10,029ft) above the sea level located in the Millard County, in Utah, 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.

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