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Scenic Byway 12 Driving Tour of Bryce Canyon to Capitol Reef

5.0 (2 reviews) 3–5 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Scenic Byway 12 Driving Tour of Bryce Canyon to Capitol Reef

About this activity

Discover Utah's Scenic Byway 12 on our self-guided driving tour connecting Bryce Canyon to Capitol Reef. Experience breathtaking landscapes, from high alpine forests to vast canyons, while uncovering stories of ancient villages and pioneers. This immersive tour allows you to explore at your own pace, making stops at iconic sites like Calf Creek Falls and the Hogback ridge. Whether you're drawn to hidden waterfalls or rich history, this journey promises an unforgettable adventure in one of America's most diverse regions.

  • Self-guided tour offers flexibility and storytelling via GPS
  • Explore key attractions including Grand Staircase-Escalante and Boulder Mountain
  • Ideal for travelers interested in nature, history, and adventure
  • Tour duration ranges from 5–8 hours, allowing for leisurely exploration
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At a glance

Duration
3–5 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Audio guide
English
Operated by
WalknTours

What is included

Included

  • Included: Stories play as you drive automatically using GPS
  • Included: Starts outside Bryce Canyon Ends at Capitol Reef
  • Included: Self Guided Driving Tour of Scenic Byway 12
  • Included: Go at your own pace, stop and go anytime, the tour never expires
  • Included: Listen again anytime

Not included

  • Not included: No Human Guide, this is all on the self guided GPS Audio Tour App
  • Not included: No Entrance, this is a driving tour on byway 12

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1

    Passing by

    An easy hike leads to a manmade waterfall and a historic irrigation canal carved by hand in the 1800s.

  2. Tropic

    Passing by

    A tiny farming town that only exists thanks to one life-saving irrigation ditch.

  3. Scenic Byway 12

    3 hours

    Scenic Byway 12 is one of the most breathtaking drives in the United States, stretching 122 miles through the heart of southern Utah. Designated an All-American Road, this route connects Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef National Parks while showcasing an incredible variety of landscapes—from towering pink cliffs and slot canyons to high alpine forests and sweeping desert vistas. Along the way, travelers experience iconic highlights like the narrow Hogback ridge, where the road runs along a spine with steep drop-offs on both sides, as well as quiet overlooks that reveal millions of years of geological history. More than just a scenic drive, Scenic Byway 12 tells the story of the American West, with deep roots in Native American history, pioneer settlements, and the rugged determination it took to carve a road through such remote and dramatic terrain.

  4. Stop 4

    Passing by

    A massive natural bowl carved from pink limestone, revealing millions of years of geology.

  5. Stop 5

    Passing by

    Your last major stop for services before heading deeper into remote canyon country.

  6. Henrieville

    Passing by

    A story of survival in one of the harshest farming environments in America.

  7. Stop 7

    Passing by

    See ancient food storage structures built by Ancestral Puebloans over 800 years ago.

  8. Escalante Petrified Forest State Park

    Passing by

    Walk among fossilized trees that turned to stone over 50 million years.

  9. Stop 9

    Passing by

    Learn about the legendary Hole-in-the-Rock expedition, one of the toughest pioneer journeys ever attempted.

  10. Stop 10

    Passing by

    One of the best panoramic views of Utah’s canyon country.

  11. Big Spring Canyon Overlook

    Passing by

    A dramatic canyon carved over millions of years—raw, remote, and unforgettable.

  12. Stop 12

    Passing by

    Grab coffee with one of the most scenic views in the Southwest.

  13. Calf Creek Falls Recreation Area

    Passing by

    Home to one of Utah’s most iconic hikes and waterfalls.

  14. The Hogback

    Passing by

    A thrilling one-mile drive along a narrow ridge with steep drop-offs on both sides.

  15. Stop 15

    Passing by

    Explore a reconstructed 1,000-year-old village and learn about early inhabitants.

  16. Capitol Reef National Park

    Passing by

    End your journey near one of Utah’s most underrated national parks.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • The tour starts just outside of Bryce Canyon National Park at the Bryce Canyon Resort. Be sure to get the self guided tour before you go and download the tour. Then you'll be guided on the highway to Capitol Reef.,

End point

  • The tour ends at Torrey, Utah, at the entrance to Capitol Reef National park

Using your ticket

Thank you for booking the Scenic Byway 12's Epic Driving Tour.

This is a tiny company, just me (Hi I’m Greg!), and I’m here to help :). If you have questions text +1-617-991-3269. Your ticket is below.

Quick overview:

1. Get the WalknTours app

2. Register

3. Unlock the tour by choosing the tour and use code 'bees' to unlock it

Full ticket:

HOW TO TAKE YOUR TOUR

*Do not purchase the tour in the WalknTours app. Use Code: point

Step 1: Download the WalknTours app on iPhone or Android.

https://onelink.to/ffpuug

Step 2: Register an Account or Login

Step 3: Open the Tour

Select Scenic Byway 12 (or click the tour in the near me section if you are close)

Select the Scenic Byway 12's Epic Driving Tour and click it.

Click "Enter Experience Code"

Enter the Experience Code: bees

Click apply

The tour is now unlocked and you can take it anytime.

Download the tour before leaving. Signal is not great. To do so, unlock the tour and after click the open tour button. Then you are set.

When you are at 13500 E UT-12, Bryce Canyon City, UT 84764,, the Bryce Canyon Resort, this is the first stop on the tour, press play to begin.

Have questions? Email us [email protected] or text 617-991-3269.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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