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.

Anniversary Mine Road is a very scenic drive located in Clark County, in the U.S. state of Nevada. It requires a carefully driven high-clearance vehicle, although 4WD would be safer.

Deadman Summit is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,453m (8,047ft) above sea level, located in Mono County, in the U.S. state of California.

Saddlebag Lake is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 3,091m (10,141ft) above sea level, located in Mono County, in the U.S. state of California. It’s one of the highest roads in California and is said to be the highest drive-to lake in the region.

Warren Lake is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 3,318m (10,885ft) above sea level, located in Pitkin County, in the U.S. state of Colorado.

Mangas Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2,948m (9,671ft) above sea level, located in Catron County, in the US state of New Mexico.

Glorieta Baldy is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3,096m (10,157ft) above sea level, located in Santa Fe County, in the U.S. state of New Mexico. It’s one of the highest roads in New Mexico.

Blackhall Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3,345m (10,974ft) above sea level, located in Carbon County, in the U.S. state of Wyoming. It’s one of the highest roads in Wyoming.

Tucki Mine is an abandoned mine located in Inyo County, in the U.S. state of California. It’s one of the most challenging Backcountry roads in Death Valley National Park.

Old Red River Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3,021m (9,911ft) above sea level, located in Taos County, in the US state of New Mexico.

Clay Butte Lookout is a forest fire lookout at an elevation of 2,996m (9,829ft) above sea level, located in Park County, in the U.S. state of Wyoming.

Sheep Creek Road is a scenic drive located in western Bedford County, in the US state of Virginia.

Mosquito Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 4,165m (13,664ft) above sea level, located in Lake County, in the US state of Colorado. It's one of the highest roads in the USA.

South Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,499m (8,198ft) above sea level, located in Fremont County, in the U.S. state of Wyoming.

Ute Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,805 m (9,202 ft) above sea level, located in Teller County, in the U.S. state of Colorado.

Mount Withington is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3,087m (10,127ft) above sea level, located in Socorro County, in the U.S. state of New Mexico. It’s one of the highest roads in New Mexico.

The body of Davie Lee Niles, a man disappeared on October 11, 2006 after he was seen leaving Jake's Bar in Byron Township, Michigan, has been found inside a sunken car - which has been visible on Google Maps for years.

Mount Waas is a high mountain peak located in Grand County, in the U.S. state of Utah. Set high in the Northern La Sal Mountains, the summit is accessed by either Beaver Basin or Miner’s Basin.

Square Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2,435m (7,988ft) above sea level, located in Idaho County, in the U.S. state of Idaho.

Hogan Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,736m (8,976ft) above sea level, located in Sevier County, in the U.S. state of Utah.

Blowout Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3,590 m (11,779 ft) above sea level, located in Rio Grande County, in the U.S. state of Colorado. The road to the summit is brutally steep, hitting about 12% in gradient.

Pomeroy Lake is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 3,672m (12,047ft) above sea level, located in Chaffee County, in the U.S. state of Colorado. It’s one of the highest roads in Colorado.

Wilkerson Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,902m (9,520ft) above sea level, located in Park County, in the U.S. state of Colorado.

Kelso Dunes is a majestic sand pile located in San Bernardino County, in the U.S. state of California. It’s said to be one of the largest dune fields in America.

West Side Road is a remote desert drive located in Inyo County, in the U.S. state of California. It’s one of the challenging Backcountry Roads in Death Valley National Park.

Straddling Yavapai and Coconino counties, in the U.S. state of Arizona, Casner Mountain Trail No. 8 is one of the most scenic and rugged trails in Arizona. It’s designated as a motorized trail with very rugged conditions along a narrow ridge with limited opportunities for two-way traffic.

Fredonyer Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.762m (5,780ft) above sea level, located in Lassen County, in the US state of California.

Pucker Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1,783m (5,849ft) above sea level, located in Grand County, in the US state of Utah. The road to the summit is truly dangerous. High-clearance 4WDs are recommended, though any high-clearance vehicle can manage the drive.

Lassen Peak is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,604m (8,543ft) above sea level, located in Shasta County, in the U.S. state of California.

Sheep Mountain is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.626m (11,896ft) above sea level, located in Mono County, in the U.S. state of California. It's one of the highest roads in California.

Located in the village of Bertram in southern Linn County, in the US state of Iowa, Bertram Bridge is a bridge across the Big Creek river. It’s one of the most spectacular bridges in the world.

Mineral Creek Road is a very challenging drive located in San Juan County, in the U.S. state of Colorado. This is a 4WD road. It’s the quickest way to get to Engineer Pass from Ouray, although not the easiest.

Scenic Drive is a very pleasant journey located in Wayne County, in the US state of Utah. It’s one of the best drives of Capitol Reef National Park.

Brown Mountain is a mountain peak located in San Juan County, in the U.S. state of Colorado. A gravel road to the east of the summit climbs up to 3,939m (12,923ft) above sea level. It’s one of the highest roads in Colorado.

Leek Spring Hill is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2,326m (7,631ft) above sea level, located in El Dorado County, in the U.S. state of California.

Hawkins Peak is a volcanic peak at an elevation of 2,953 meters (9,688 feet) above sea level, located in Alpine County, in the U.S. state of California. It’s one of the highest roads in California.

Birch Creek is a historic ranch located in Malheur County, in the US state of Oregon.

Barker Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,372m (7,782ft) above sea level, located in Placer County, in the U.S. state of California. It is suitable for most stock 4WD vehicles.

Located in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States, Lake Catatoga Road Bridge is one of the most spectacular bridges in the world.

Located near Linville in North Carolina, USA, the Linn Cove Viaduct is a 1,243-foot (379 m) complex, S-shaped, undulating balcony across the side of Grandfather Mountain. It’s one of the most spectacular bridges in the world.

Forest Highway 10 is a very scenic drive located in the U.S. state of Alaska, between the town of Yakutat and Harlequin Lake.

Located in Eugene, in the US state of Oregon, the Ferry Street Bridge opened in 1950. It’s one of the most spectacular bridges in the world.

Thousand Lake Mountain is a high mountain plateau at an elevation of 3,417m (11,210ft) above sea level, located in Wayne County, in the US state of Utah. It’s one of the highest roads in Utah.

Bald Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3,955m (12,975ft) above sea level, located in Summit County, in the U.S. state of Colorado. It’s one of the highest roads in Colorado.

Glacier Point is a natural viewpoint at an elevation of 2,198m (7,211ft) above sea level, located in Mariposa County, in the U.S. state of California.

The Canadian-American (CanAm) Highway is an international highway running south-north from Mexico to Canada through the United States.

New statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) paint a grim picture for cyclist safety in the USA. From 2010 till 2018, total cyclist fatalities jumped 25 percent across the nation.

Motor vehicles are America’s lifeblood, and the roads and highways are the vessels. With over 160,000 miles of highway alone crisscrossing the country, it’s safe to say that we are a nation of drivers. And when it comes to individual states, Florida relies on cars, trucks, and other vehicles more than most. In fact, the state has more registered vehicles than most states, trailing only California and Texas.

Lamoille Canyon Road is a very scenic mountain road located in Elko County, in the US state of Nevada.

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