Summer is when Hell's Backbone gets the most traffic. Hell’s Backbone Bridge, a must-stop for taking photographs, allows travelers to pass above Sand Creek with views of the spectacular Box-Death Hollow Wilderness Area. A 1,500-foot (460 m) drop is on either side. Halfway along the road is Hell's Backbone Bridge, which is 109 feet (33 m) long, and 14 feet (4.3 m) wide. The drive offers unforgettable views into canyons far below. The journey is famous for its scenery and history. The drive offers sweeping views and provides access to spectacular country. It’s a slow drive but well worth taking if you have the time. It is a high-country alternative to the paved Utah Scenic Byway 12, which also connects Boulder and Escalante. The road is totally unpaved, graded occasionally, and suitable for family cars during dry weather. The road, part of the Forest Road 153, is 61km (38 mile) long, running from Boulder to Escalante. The road is located in the Dixie National Forest, between Boulder and Escalante in Garfield County, in the southern part of Utah, through the Escalante Ranger District.
