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.

Webb Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.826m (5,990ft) above the sea level, located in Lincoln County, in the U.S. state of Montana.

South Draw Road is a very challenging yet scenic drive across the Capitol Reef National Park, in the US state of Utah. In bad weather, the road becomes impassable to even 4-wheel-drive vehicles.

Forest Road 220 is a high mountain road located in Blaine County, Idaho, in USA, running entirely over 2.300 meters above the sea level.

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Carroll Summit is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,277m (7,470ft) above sea level, located on the boundary between Lander and Churchill counties in the U.S. state of Nevada.

Crystal Lake is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 3.570m (11,712ft) above the sea level, located in Summit County, in central Colorado, United States.

McFadden Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.177m (7,142ft) above the sea level, located in Gila County, in the central part of the U.S. state of Arizona.

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Indian Rock is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.195m (7,201ft) above the sea level, located in Grant County, in the U.S. state of Oregon.

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Brown Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.133m (6,998ft) above the sea level, located in Jeff Davis County, in the U.S. state of Texas. It's one of the highest roads in Texas.

Elk Summit is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1,949m (6,394ft) above sea level, located in Idaho County, in the U.S. state of Idaho.

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Forest Road 053 is a scenic mountain road located in Sevier County, Utah, in USA.

Morrell Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.369m (7,772ft) above the sea level, located in Powell County, in the U.S. state of Montana.

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Quartz Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.580m (5,183ft) above the sea level, located in Spokane County, in the U.S. state of Washington.

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Black Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.005m (6,578ft) above the sea level, located in north-central Sevier County, Utah, United States.

Mount Fowlkes is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.030m (6,660ft) above the sea level, located in Jeff Davis County, Texas, in the United States. It's one of the highest roads in Texas.

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Angora Lakes are a pair of freshwater alpine lakes located on the south end of Lake Tahoe, in the US state of California.

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Benchmark is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.828m (9,278ft) above the sea level, located in Dolores County, Colorado, in USA.

Anchorite Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.326m (7,631ft) above the sea level, located in Mineral County, in the U.S. state of Nevada, near the California border.

Indian Ridge is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.647m (5,403ft) above the sea level, located in Lane County, in the U.S. state of Oregon.

Bolan Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.902m (6,240ft) above the sea level, located in Josephine County, in the U.S. state of Oregon.

Osborne peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.762m (9,061ft) above the sea level, located in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, in USA.

Currant Summit is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.135m (7,004ft) above the sea level, located in Nye County, in the U.S. state of Nevada.

MacLaren Summit is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.250m (4,101ft) above the sea level, in the US state of Alaska.

Located in Blaine County, in the U.S. state of Idaho, Boulder Basin sits at an elevation of 2,987m (9,799ft) above sea level. It’s one of the highest roads in Idaho.

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Truck accidents are one of the most dangerous and deadly types of road accidents. It causes thousands of injuries and deaths every year. Due to the weight and size of trucks, accidents can result in more severe damages and injuries than other types of accidents. Truck accidents can occur for various reasons.

Navy Road is the name of a very scenic drive located in Santa Cruz Island, in the Channel Islands archipelago of California, in USA.

Bald Butte is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.299m (7,542ft) above the sea level, located in Lake County, in the U.S. state of Oregon.

The Historic Columbia River Highway is a very scenic drive located in the U.S. state of Oregon, running through the Columbia River Gorge. It was the country's first scenic highway.

Spruce Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.337m (7,667ft) above the sea level, located in Yavapai County, in the U.S. state of Arizona.

Clear Creek Trail is a high mountain road located in Deer Lodge County, in southwestern Montana of the United States. The average gradient is 8.31%.

Columbia Ridge is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.398m (7,867ft) above the sea level, located in Idaho County, in the U.S. state of Idaho.

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Gem Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.857m (6,092ft) above the sea level, located in Sanders County, in the U.S. state of Montana.

Pilot Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.833m (6,013ft) above the sea level, located on the boundary between Mariposa and Tuolumne counties in the U.S. state of California.

The Energy Loop: Huntington-Eccles Scenic Byway is a very scenic drive in the central part of Utah, in USA.

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Touring the United States on an electric bike (e-bike) is an increasingly popular way to explore the vast and varied landscapes of this great country. With the advent of electric bikes, the idea of long-distance cycling has become more accessible and enjoyable for people of all fitness levels. E-bikes offer the perfect blend of physical activity, environmental friendliness, and the ability to cover significant distances with less effort compared to traditional bicycles.

This fall, pack your bags and plan a weekend getaway to take in some of the natural beauty of the Western United States. In this article, we’ll share a few scenic spots that would make for an ideal weekend trip.

Moffit Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.144m (10,314ft) above the sea level, located in Summit County, in the U.S. state of Utah.

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