Moab Scenic Byways

Moab has three scenic Byways. All three routes offer many opportunities to get out of your vehicle to explore.

Scenic Hwy 128 (River Road)
Scenic Hwy 279 (Potash Road)

Arches National Park

Scenic Hwy 128 - Colorado River Road

Scenic Highway 128 starts just north of Moab at the Colorado River. The majority of the byway follows the Colorado River. Once the highway leaves the river, you can either turn around or continue up to Interstate 70. The byway is 44 miles long one way.

Byway Information

Negro Bill Canyon

Castle Rock Tower

Fisher Towers

Historic Dewey Bridge

Hiking/Mtn Biking

Camping
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Scenic Hwy 279 - Potash Road

Scenic Hwy 279 starts 3 miles north of Moab off U.S. Hwy 191. The byway follows the Colorado River for the entire 17 miles (one-way). Once you get to the Potash Plant, you will need to turn around as the road turns to gravel.

Byway Information

Indian Writings

Corona Arch

Jug Handle Arch

Hiking

Camping

Rock Climbing
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Moab Scenic Utah Highway 279 Potash Road

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