Dead Horse Mesa Scenic Byway
Places to Visit

  • Arches National Park

    Arches National Park (UT)

    With the greatest concentration of natural stone arches and bridges in the world, this national park is a treat for the imagination. Early settlers thought the arches and pillars evidence of an ancient civilization.

    Distance from byway: 8 mi / 12.9 km
    Travel time: 10 minutes
    Directions:

    The entrance to Arches National Park is about 5 miles to the southeast along U-191.
  • Canyonlands National Park, Island in the Sky District

    Canyonlands National Park, Island in the Sky District (UT)

    The northern section of Canyonlands, which overlooks Upheaval Dome and Grand View Point.

    Location:

    On Highway 313, southwest of Moab.
  • Dead Horse Point State Park

    Dead Horse Point State Park (UT)

    The byway ends at the state park, where the mighty Colorado River can be seen from an overlook.

    Location:

    West of Moab on Highway 313
  • Moab

    Moab (UT)

    Known as a world class recreation town, Moab is also home to Indian rock art, dinosaur track sites, and dinosaur bone sites.

    Distance from byway: 11 mi / 17.7 km
    Travel time: 15 minutes
    Directions:

    From the junction with U-191, turn right (south) and travel about 11 miles.