Route 261 ~ Utah

State Route 261-Utah, is a state highway located in south-central San Juan County Utah. The route runs 34 miles north/south between U.S. Route 163 and State Route 95. Route 261 is part of the Trail of the Ancients, a National Scenic Byway.

Driving up the steep switchbacks was very nerve-racking. This portion of the route was so narrow that rocks and other debris was falling down the sides of the road hitting my vehicle from another vehicle that was on the switchback above me.

The falling rock and debris was well worth it. The views were incredible!
Over looking Valley of Gods

This is the trail I hiked to get to the view over looking Valley of the Gods.

The space between the rocks...I hiked to that spot to take a few photos.

A view from the top of Route 261...over looking Route 261 on the valley floor.

The top of Route 261.