Do Not Take This Road In Utah If You Fear Heights

There is a road in Utah you want to stay away from if you are afraid of heights. It also travels part of the anatomy of hell. Hell's Backbone Road in the Dixie National Forest features sheer drop-offs often on both sides of the narrow roadway.

One of the Most Scenic Views In All of Utah

This is a road that runs for 38 miles with parts that ride the spine of the mountain and crosses a one way bridge. It connects Boulder, Utah with Escalante. It is mostly gravel and dirt and will take you at least an hour and a half to drive.

This can be an amazing drive while the leaves are changing. There are aspens and cottonwoods along the way that burst with splashes of yellow and red against the scenic Southern Utah background.

Conquering the One Lane Bridge: A Must-See Highlight

The most photographed and biggest highlight of the trip is the one lane bridge that is 109 feet long and spans the cliffs with steep drops all around. If you have an aversion for high places, this place really could feel like hell.

Avoid taking this trip when there is rain in the forecast and don't wait too long or the snow may stop travel. Even though the road is well maintained a 4-wheel drive or at least all wheel is recommended.

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It also gets really high with elevations reaching 9,200 feet. A long RV will have a hard time on this road and make sure your gas tank is full before you leave. It's called Hell's Backbone, but it gives you heavenly views.