Rides & Destinations: Utah State Routes 12 and 24

By Joe Berk
Published on April 5, 2016
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Utah State Routes 12 and 24 run through Bryce Canyon National Park, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and Capitol Reef National Park.
Utah State Routes 12 and 24 run through Bryce Canyon National Park, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and Capitol Reef National Park.
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Highway 24 in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah.
Highway 24 in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah.

The Skinny
What:
Utah SR 12 and SR 24 through Bryce Canyon National Park, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and Capitol Reef National Park. The area offers a magnificent display of pastel hues, dramatic rock formations and scenic vistas, all punctuated by a most enjoyable set of twisties.
How to Get There:
From the north, grab SR 24 south from I-70. From the south, pick up SR 143 from I-15 to Panguitch.
Best Kept Secret:
The Cowboy’s Smokehouse Café in Panguitch. Everything is good, so bring an appetite!
Avoid:
Not making this ride. These are roads you need to experience.
More Info:
National Park Service – Bryce Canyon, National Park Service – Capitol Reef, 5000 Miles At 8000 RPM, Utah Office of Tourism
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