Mirror Lake Highway, Scenic Byway

A wonderful road trip in Utah should include Mirror Lake Scenic Byway. This forty-four mile route crosses a breath-taking region of high mountains, beautiful alpine lakes and fantastic views. This is a two lane paved road having frequent turnouts, so you can stop and truly enjoy the view.

The Mirror Lake Scenic Byway in Utah takes the travelers east from Kamas into the Uinta Mountains and through the Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Along this forty-four mile route you will be treated to majestic views, picnic areas, a number of lakes and various campgrounds. For most of the drive, you will travel parallel to the Provo River.

This scenic byway is a popular route so traffic is usually heavy and the road is very busy during holiday weekends. This is also a popular scenic route for bicyclists so keep your eyes open.

Along the route, you can take part in various outdoor recreation including wildlife viewing, autumn foliage viewing, camping, hiking, biking, and the enjoyment of spectacular views. Come drive the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway and enjoy the Unitas Wilderness, alpine lakes, wildlife and much more.