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.

Lake Emma is a drained lake at an elevation of 3,809m (12,496ft) above sea level, located in San Juan County, in the US state of Colorado. Mining was being conducted under the lake when, in June 1978, the roof of the stope collapsed, flooding the mine and draining the lake. It’s one of the highest roads of Colorado.

Forest Road 825 is a high mountain road located in San Juan County, in the U.S. state of Colorado. It’s one of the highest roads of Colorado.

Togwotee Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.920m (9,580ft) above sea level located in Teton County, in the U.S. state of Wyoming.

Logan Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,026m (6,646ft) above sea level, located in the U.S. state of Montana.

Darland Mountain is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,129m (6,984ft) above sea level, located in Yakima County, in the U.S. state of Washington. It’s one of the highest roads in Washington.

Mount Nebo Scenic Byway (Nebo Loop) is a drive with rewarding views located in the Uinta National Forest, in the US state of Utah. The road tops out at 2,850m (9,353ft) above sea level at the Monument trailhead. It’s a mountain road with spectacular views of the Wasatch Range.

Kuskulana Bridge is said to be the biggest thrill on the road to McCarthy. Located in Valdez-Cordova Census Area, Alaska, United States, this one lane vehicle bridge is one of the most spectacular bridges in the world.

Mount Wilson is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1,727m (5,666ft) above sea level, located in Los Angeles County, in the U.S. state of California.

Located in southeastern Virginia, in USA, the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel is a marvel of engineering, consisting of two 2-lane immersed-tube tunnels on artificial islands, with trestle bridges to shore.

Milner Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.279m (10,758ft) above sea level, located in the U.S. state of Colorado.

Burro Wash Road is a scenic drive located in Clark County, in the US state of Nevada. The trail is a power line road that generally follows the Burro Wash canyon.

Hans Flat Road is a rough unpaved track located in the heart of Wayne County, in the U.S. state of Utah. The trail is well graded and wide.

Gold Belt Scenic Byway is a very exciting journey through Colorado’s former mining country. It offers breathtaking scenery that you won't find anywhere else.

Connors Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,356m (7,729ft) above sea level, located in central White Pine County, in the US state of Nevada.

Located in the southeastern portion of Virginia in the United States, the Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel is one of the most spectacular bridges in the world.

Sherman Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1,684m (5,524ft) above sea level, located in Ferry County, in the U.S. state of Washington. It is said to be the highest pass in the state maintained all year.

Kolob Canyons Road is a very scenic drive located in Washington County, in the US state of Utah. In winter, the road closes frequently during inclement weather.

Washington Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1,669m (5,477ft) above sea level, located in the U.S. state of Washington.

Cajon Summit is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.301m (4,268ft) above sea level, located in the County of San Bernardino, in the US state of California. It is a critical transportation route that connects the high desert region with the Inland Empire and the Los Angeles Basin.

County Road 162 (Chalk Creek Drive) is a very beautiful drive located in Chaffee County, in the U.S. state of Colorado.

Mount Ord is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2,173m (7,128ft) above sea level, located in Maricopa County, in the US state of Arizona. A high-clearance vehicle is recommended.

Monroe Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.421m (11,223ft) above sea level, located in Sevier County, in the U.S. state of Utah. It’s one of the highest roads in Utah.

Bill Moore Lake is a beautiful alpine lake at an elevation of 3,465m (11,368ft) above sea level, located in Clear Creek County, in the US state of Colorado.

Beartooth Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.342m (10,964ft) above sea level located in Park County, in the US state of Wyoming. It's one of the highest roads of Wyoming.

Mount Baldy is an extinct volcano at an elevation of 3.408m (11,181ft) above sea level, located in Apache County, in the U.S. state of Arizona It's one of the highest roads in Arizona.

Pinal Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.397m (7,864ft) above sea level, located in southern Gila County, in the US state of Arizona.

Ubehebe Crater Road is a paved road located in the desolate northern section of Death Valley National Park, in the US state of California, leading to Ubehebe Crater, a large volcanic crater of the Ubehebe Craters volcanic field.

Jenny Lake Loop Road is a very scenic drive skirting the eastern shore of Jenny Lake, in Teton County, in the U.S. state of Wyoming.

Valley of Fire Highway is a very scenic drive located in the northeastern part of Clark County, in the US state of Nevada. The drive is honored for its surrounding beauty as well.

Bridger Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,322m (7,618ft) above sea level, located in Carbon County, in the US state of Wyoming.

Poughkeepsie Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.938m (12,919ft) above sea level, located in San Juan County, in the US state of Colorado. The road to the summit is very challenging, with tough conditions. It’s one of the highest roads of Colorado.

Located in Garfield County, in the U.S. state of Colorado, Coffee Pot Road #600 offers both beautiful scenery and views. The trail begins climbing immediately, through switchbacks and near big drop-offs with no guardrails.

Forest Road 123 (FR123) is a highly challenging high mountain drive located in Piute County, in the US state of Utah. It's one of the highest roads in Utah, topping out at 3,503m (11,492ft) above sea level.

Kolokole Pass is a mountain pass at an elevation of 504m (1,653ft) above sea level, located in Honolulu County, in the US state of Hawaii.

Los Pinos Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3,213m (10,541ft) above sea level, located in the US state of Colorado.

Geiger Summit is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.076m (6,811ft) above sea level located in Washoe County, in the US state of Nevada. The pass was named after Davison M. Geiger, a local physician who financed its construction.

Bradshaw Trail is a maintained road with scenic views, located in Riverside County, in the US state of California. Due to stretches of soft sand, four-wheel-drive vehicles are recommended.

Narbona Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.658m (8,721ft) above sea level, located in San Juan County, in the US state of New Mexico.

Bull Creek Road (Burma Grade Trail) is a backcountry trail located in Mariposa County, in the U.S. state of California.

State Route 67 (SR 67) is a very scenic drive winding through forest and meadows, located in the US state of Arizona, within the Grand Canyon National Park.

Cedar Breaks Scenic Byway (Utah State Road 148) is a high mountain road located in Iron County, in the US state of Utah. The upper rim of Cedar Breaks rises to 3.236m (10,616ft) above sea level. It’s one of the highest roads in Utah.

Owyhee Lake is a reservoir located in Malheur County, in the U.S. state of Oregon. The drive to the lake is beautiful but on a narrow, winding two-lane road.

Aguereberry Point is a natural overlook at an elevation of 1,960m (6,433ft) above sea level, located in Inyo County, in the US state of California. It’s one of the challenging Backcountry roads in Death Valley National Park.

Monjeau Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2,927m (9,603ft) above sea level, located in Lincoln County, in the U.S. state of New Mexico.

Located in southeastern Ventura County, in the U.S. state of California, the challenging Yerba Buena Road is one of the Top Scenic Drives in Malibu.

Red Cliff Bridge is a steel arch bridge located in Eagle County, Colorado, United States. It’s one of the most spectacular bridges in the world.

Flat Iron Mesa is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.171m (7,122ft) above sea level, located in Carbon County, in the US state of Utah.

Wawona Road (Route 41) is a very rewarding journey with stunning views, located in Mariposa County, in the U.S. state of California. It’s a scenic drive with plenty of things to do along the way.

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