Moki Dugway - One of the most dangerous roads in the world! 4K
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- čas přidán 15. 05. 2024
- The Moki Dugway Scenic Backway,
located in Southeastern Utah in the United States, is a remarkable and dramatic stretch of road that runs along Utah Highway 261.
This unique stretch of road-which has literally been carved from steep cliff walls-connects Utah Highway 95 with US Highway 163. The dirt road forms part of the “Trail of the Ancients,” a national scenic byway where travelers can see multiple archeological sites and unique geological formations that played a role in the history of the southwest Native American people who inhabited this area.
The Moki Dugway is famous for its steep, unpaved, but sharp switchbacks, which descend 1,200 feet from the top of Cedar Mesa. The relatively easy gravel road extends for about three miles and has a gradient of up to 10%.
The panoramic views from the top are breathtaking, giving travelers a bird's-eye view of the Valley of the Gods, Monument Valley, and the surrounding desert landscape. This is not merely a drive but an adventure - a test of nerve and a feast for the senses. For those seeking scenic drives that are out of the ordinary, the Moki Dugway is one of a kind!
Moki Dugway History
This stretch of road in Southeastern Utah is named for the Ancestral Pueblo that early Spanish explorers encountered in this area. The Spanish word “Moki" or "Moqui" and "Dugway", a term that refers to a roadway carved into a hillside or mountain.
The winding road has its roots firmly embedded in the mid-20th century's nuclear age. The Moki Dugway was constructed in the 1950s by the Texas Zinc mining company, and it was initially used to transport uranium ore from the Fry Canyon mines to a processing mill near Mexican Hat.
Today, it serves as one of the most enthralling routes for adventurous travelers, drawing thousands each year who come for the adrenaline rush and the spectacular views. Driving Moki Dugway Scenic Backway -
The Moki Dugway isn't just a road. It's a gateway to a range of attractions that offer a window into Utah's fascinating past and its stunning natural beauty.
The parking area near the top of Moki Dugway provides stunning views of some of the most iconic landscapes in all of the west including breathtaking panoramas of the Valley of the Gods, the Sleeping Ute Mountain in Colorado, & Shiprock in New Mexico. - Krátké a kreslené filmy
Unfathomable there are roads like this that still exist.
Wow, I don’t know if I can do that drive myself.
That’s one of the craziest roads I ever seen. I can’t even imagine doing that at night or with bad weather.
What a spectacular Journey up that Mountain, surprised there are no guard rails.
I know, right?
WOW un recorrido increíble me imaginé que yo estaba viajando por hay gracias por compartir Amigo que Dios te bendiga siempre 👍🙏🌺💙💚🫂
Thank you so much. I appreciate you.
I love driving that road. Definitely looks scarier than it is. Great video of this amazing road.
It really is!
A road like that probably is remarkably safe because people are actually paying attention to driving, rather than diddling with their phones or in a daze or something.
You would hope
You go to the coolest places! Maybe someday we do a collaboration and meet up somewhere gorgeous!!!! ;D
That would be cool!
This road is definitely not for me.