The Fishlake Scenic Byway Experience. Navigating Utah's Alpine Wonderland

Fishlake Scenic Byway (U-25) is a very scenic drive through Sevier and Wayne counties in the U.S. state of Utah

Where does Fishlake Scenic Byway start and end?

Running through the Fishlake National Forest, the road is fully paved. It’s 47.63km (29.6 miles) long, running from the junction of SR-24 near the town of Koosharem to SR-72 past Fish Lake and Johnson Johnson Valley Reservoir.

Is the Fishlake Scenic Byway open year-round?

Situated in southern Utah, the highest point of the byway reaches an elevation of 2,763m (9,064ft) above sea level. Although it's typically accessible throughout the year, travelers should be wary of heavy snow, particularly between Fish Lake and Highway 72.

How long does it take to drive the Fishlake Scenic Byway?

Plan about 1 hour to complete the drive. As you traverse this picturesque alpine and high-desert road, you'll be treated to breathtaking vistas. The journey leads to the serene Fish Lake, a haven for fishing and boating enthusiasts. As the road winds through pine-clad hills and dense aspen groves, one can't help but marvel at nature's artistry. Interestingly, during the last Ice Age, this region of Utah was sheathed in glaciers. Remnants of that era can still be seen in the dry lake beds, once teeming with glacial meltwaters, as well as in the high mountain cirques and gravel moraines surrounding Fish Lake.

 

 

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