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.

Dry Park is a high mountain lookout tower at an elevation of 2.655m (8,710ft) above the sea level, located in Coconino County, in the U.S. state of Arizona.

Tetilla Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.283m (10,771ft) above the sea level, located in Colfax County, in the U.S. state of New Mexico. It’s one of the highest mountain roads of New Mexico.

Mount Union is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.431m (7,975ft) above the sea level, located in central Yavapai County, Arizona, in USA.

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

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.

Cougar Ridge is a high mountain ridge at an elevation of 2.792m (9,160ft) above the sea level, located in Clark County, in the U.S. state of Nevada.

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.

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.

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.

Big Hole Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.256m (7,401ft) above the sea level, located in Beaverhead County, in the U.S. state of Montana.

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.

Oreana Ridge is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.470m (8,103ft) above the sea level located in Lemhi County, in Idaho, USA.

Sacramento Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.904m (9,529ft) above the sea level, located in Otero County, in the U.S. state of New Mexico.

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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.

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.

Camel Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.877m (9,438ft) above the sea level, located in White Pine County, along the central eastern boundary of the U.S. state of Nevada.

Schellbourne Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.317m (7,601ft) above the sea level, located in northern White Pine County, in northeastern Nevada in the western United States.

Lightning Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.553m (8,375ft) above the sea level located in the Salmon River Mountains, in Idaho, USA.

Mustang Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.097m (10,160ft) above the sea level, located in Esmeralda County, in Nevada, USA. It’s one of the highest roads of Nevada.

Olson Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.578m (8,458ft) above the sea level, located in Deer Lodge 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.

Eddy Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.093m (6,866ft) above the sea level, located in Sanders County, Montana, in USA.

Buffalo Gulch Road is a very narrow drive in Mariposa County, in the U.S. state of California. The road is very narrow and pretty dangerous.

Charnock pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.556m (8,385ft) above the sea level, located in Nye County, in the U.S. state of Nevada.

Forest Road 306 is a high mountain road located in Fremont County, in the U.S. state of Wyoming. 

Marcellina Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.153m (10,343ft) above the sea level located in the Gunnison County, in Colorado, USA.

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.

Dickson Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.190m (10,465ft) above the sea level, located in San Juan County, in the southeastern portion of the U.S. state of Utah.

Silcox Hut is a high mountain refuge at an elevation of 2.114m (6,935ft) above the sea level, located in Clackamas County, in the US state of Oregon.

Indian Head is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.039m (9,970ft) above the sea level, located in Utah County, in the U.S. state of Utah.

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.

Cronin Peak is a high mountain peak located in Chaffee County, in the U.S. state of Colorado. An old mining trail west of the summit tops out at 3.914m (12,841ft) above the sea level. It’s one of the highest roads of Colorado.

Located outside of the small coastal community of Yakutat, in the U.S. state of Alaska, Nine Mile Bridge is one of the most spectacular bridges in the world.

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.

Eiseman Hut is a high mountain refuge at an elevation of 3.424m (11,233ft), located in Eagle County, Colorado, United States.

Boehmer Reservoir is a high mountain reservoir at an elevation of 3.610m (11,843ft) above the sea level, located in El Paso County, in the U.S. state of Colorado.

Scott Hill is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.014m (9,888ft) above the sea level, located in Salt Lake County, Utah, USA. It’s a gravel road with some steep drop-offs.

Red Rock Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.485m (8,152ft) above the sea level, located in Lemhi County, in the U.S. state of Idaho.

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.

White Pine Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.116m (10,223ft) above the sea level, located in Millard County, in the U.S. state of Utah. 

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.

Saddle Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.538m (8,326ft) above the sea level, located in Catron County, New Mexico, United States.

Dreaming of adventure travel? Checking the map, packing the truck, and getting ready to head out of town? If you’re aiming for the Rockies, here are 4 spectacular choices for dangerous roads, steep switchbacks, and awesome views.

Worrying statistics from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) show that there are more than 3 000 fatal traffic accidents involving large commercial vehicles every year in the USA. These vehicles include 18-wheeler trucks which are among the most common types of trucks on roads. Knowing the major causes of these accidents can play a significant role in helping drivers to avoid the accidents.

Sawyer Ridge is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.228m (7,309ft) above the sea level located in Idaho County, Idaho, in USA.

Broken Hand Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.483m (11,427ft) above the sea level, located in Saguache County, Colorado, United States.

Herd Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.141m (7,024ft) above the sea level, located in Siskiyou County, California, in USA.

Crystal Lake is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 1,854 m (6,082 ft) above sea level, located in Fergus County, in the US state of Montana.

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