08/30/2026
Would you dare to drive one of Utah’s most thrilling roads? 🇺🇸
The Moki Dugway, part of Utah’s Highway 261, climbs nearly 1,200 feet up the steep face of Cedar Mesa through a dramatic series of tight switchbacks. From below, the road looks almost impossible—a narrow ribbon of gravel zigzagging across colorful cliffs.
The drive is slow, rugged, and absolutely spectacular. With steep drop-offs, sharp bends, limited guardrails, and an unpaved surface, the Moki Dugway demands patience and concentration. Large vehicles and anyone uncomfortable with heights may find it especially challenging.
But the reward is incredible. Every turn reveals sweeping views of layered sandstone, vast desert plains, distant mesas, and a landscape that seems to stretch forever. Pullouts along the route offer the perfect opportunity to stop safely and take in the scenery.
Despite its reputation, the Moki Dugway can be driven safely in good conditions when approached with caution. After heavy rain or snow, however, the road can become muddy, slippery, and difficult to navigate.
This is not a road to conquer at speed. It is a road to experience—slowly, carefully, and with your eyes on the incredible landscape around you.
At the top, looking back at the winding road below is an unforgettable feeling. 🇺🇸
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