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Frontier Pathways Scenic and Historic Byway
The Frontier Pathways National Scenic and Historic Byway as it passes through Wetmore, Custer County, Colorado
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A sign indicating the National Scenic Byway designation for the Creole Nature Trail

A National Scenic Byway is a road recognized by the United States Department of Transportation for one or more of six "intrinsic qualities": archeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational, and scenic. The program was established by Congress in 1991 to preserve and protect the nation's scenic but often less-traveled roads and promote tourism and economic development. The National Scenic Byways Program (NSBP) is administered by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).

Some scenic byways are designated All-American Roads, which must meet two out of the six intrinsic qualities. The designation means they have features that do not exist elsewhere in the United States and are unique and important enough to be tourist destinations unto themselves. As of January 21, 2021, there are 184 National Scenic Byways located in 48 states (all except Hawaii and Texas).

History

The NSBP was established under the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991, which provided $74.3 million in discretionary grants. On May 18, 1995, FHWA specified the intrinsic qualities that would serve as criteria for designating road as National Scenic Byways or All-American Roads. In September U.S. Transportation Secretary Federico Peña announced the first 14 National Scenic Byways and six All-American Roads. On June 9, 1998, the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21) provided $148 million to states so they could develop state roads to take advantage of the program.

On August 10, 2005, President George W. Bush signed the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), which provided $175 million to states and Indian tribes. On October 16, 2009, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood designated 37 new roads as National Scenic Byways and five new All-American Roads. The U.S. Department of Transportation approved the designation on January 19, 2021, of 34 new roads as National Scenic Byways, in addition to 15 new All-American Roads.

Requirements

National Scenic Byways go through a nomination procedure. They must already be designated state scenic byways to be nominated (However, roads that meet all criteria for national designation but not state designation may be considered for national designation on a case-by-case basis).

Intrinsic qualities

For designation as a National Scenic Byway a road must have one of six intrinsic qualities. To be designated an All-American Road, a road must have at least two of the six qualities.

  • Scenic quality is the heightened visual experience derived from the view of natural and manmade elements of the visual environment of the scenic byway corridor. The characteristics of the landscape are strikingly distinct and offer a pleasing and most memorable visual experience.
  • Natural quality applies to those features in the visual environment that are in a relatively undisturbed state. These features predate the arrival of human populations and may include geological formations, fossils, landform, water bodies, vegetation, and wildlife. There may be evidence of human activity, but the natural features reveal minimal disturbances.
  • Historic quality encompasses legacies of the past that are distinctly associated with physical elements of the landscape, whether natural or manmade, that are of such historic significance that they educate the viewer and stir an appreciation for the past. The historic elements reflect the actions of people and may include buildings, settlement patterns, and other examples of human activity.
  • Cultural quality is evidence and expressions of the customs or traditions of a distinct group of people. Cultural features include, but are not limited to, crafts, music, dance, rituals, festivals, speech, food, special events, or vernacular architecture.
  • Archeological quality involves those characteristics of the scenic byways corridor that are physical evidence of historic or prehistoric human life or activity. The scenic byway corridor's archeological interest, as identified through ruins, artifacts, structural remains, and other physical evidence have scientific significance that educate the viewer and stir an appreciation for the past.
  • Recreational quality involves outdoor recreational activities directly associated with and dependent upon the natural and cultural elements of the corridor's landscape. The recreational activities provide opportunities for active and passive recreational experiences. They include, but are not limited to, downhill skiing, rafting, boating, fishing, and hiking. Driving the road itself may qualify as a pleasurable recreational experience. The recreational activities may be seasonal, but the quality and importance of the recreational activities as seasonal operations must be well recognized.

Corridor management plans

A corridor management plan must also be developed, with community involvement, and the plan "should provide for the conservation and enhancement of the byway's intrinsic qualities as well as the promotion of tourism and economic development". The plan includes, but is not limited to:

  • A map identifying the corridor boundaries and the location of intrinsic qualities and different land uses within the corridor.
  • A strategy for maintaining and enhancing those intrinsic qualities.
  • A strategy describing how existing development might be enhanced and new development might be accommodated while still preserving the intrinsic qualities of the corridor.
  • A general review of the road's or highway's safety and accident record to identify any correctable faults in highway design, maintenance, or operations.
  • A signage plan that demonstrates how the State will insure and make the number and placement of signs more supportive of the visitor experience.
  • A narrative describing how the National Scenic Byway will be positioned for marketing.

Corridor management plans for All-American Roads must also include:

  • A narrative on how the All-American Road would be promoted, interpreted, and marketed in order to attract travelers, especially those from other countries.
  • A plan to encourage the accommodation of increased tourism, if this is projected. Some demonstration that the roadway, lodging and dining facilities, roadside rest areas, and other tourist necessities will be adequate for the number of visitors induced by the byway's designation as an All-American Road.
  • A plan for addressing multi-lingual information needs.

The final step is when the highway (or highways) is approved for designation by the United States Secretary of Transportation.

List of byways

Type Name Length (mi) Length (km) State(s) Southern or western terminus Northern or eastern terminus Date designated Description Intrinsic qualities Ref(s)
AAR A1A Scenic and Historic Coastal Byway 72.0 115.9 Florida Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area SR 202 in Ponte Vedra Beach June 13, 2002 (NSB); February 16, 2021 (AAR) Follows Atlantic coast barrier islands Recreational, Historic
AAR Acadia All-American Road 40.0 64.4 Maine Entirety of the Park Loop Road in Acadia National Park EllsworthTrenton town line on SR 3 June 15, 2000 Scenic drive providing access to the coastal mountains of Acadia National Park Recreational, Scenic
NSB Alabama's Coastal Connection 130.0 209.2 Alabama I-10 and Grand Bay Wilmer Road north of Grand Bay I-10 and US 98 south of Spanish Fort October 16, 2009 Scenic and historic drive along Alabama's Gulf Coast Scenic
AAR Alaska's Marine Highway 3,500.0 5,632.7 Alaska Ferry terminal in Unalaska Ferry terminal in Metlakatla (with ferry connections to Prince Rupert, BC and Bellingham, WA) June 13, 2002 (NSB);
September 22, 2005 (AAR)
Ferry system connecting Alaskan coastal communities Scenic, Cultural, Natural
NSB Amish Country Byway 76.2 122.6 Ohio SR 39 in Loudonville; US 62 near Brinkhaven US 62 near Wilmot; SR 39 near Sugarcreek June 13, 2002 Route forms a double loop through the pastoral countryside of eastern Ohio's Amish communities Cultural
NSB Arroyo Seco Historic Parkway - I-110/SR 110 9.5 15.3 California US 101 in downtown Los Angeles Glenarm Street in Pasadena June 13, 2002 The first freeway in the United States connects Los Angeles and Pasadena through the park-like landscape of the Arroyo Seco Historic
NSB Ashley River Road 11.0 17.7 South Carolina Mile marker 5.84 on SC 61 Mile marker 15.75 on SC 61 June 15, 2000 Traverses a historic plantation district along the Ashley River near Charleston Historic
NSB Baltimore's Historic Charles Street 12.0 19.3 Maryland Winder Street in South Baltimore Bellona Avenue in Lutherville October 16, 2009 Travels the entire length of historic Charles Street through downtown Baltimore Historic
NSB Bayou Teche National Scenic Byway 183.8 295.8 Louisiana LA 182 in Morgan City LA 31 and LA 93 in Arnaudville February 16, 2021 Follows the original course of the Mississippi along Bayou Teche, a culturally significant and scenic waterway in the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Cultural
NSB Bayshore Heritage Scenic Byway 142.0 228.5 New Jersey Cape May Point State Park CR 540 in Mannington February 16, 2021 Traverses the coastal communities and wetlands of the Delaware Bay, a significant birding and migratory destination Natural
AAR Beartooth Highway 68.7 110.6 Montana, Wyoming Wyoming–Montana state line on US 212 near Cooke City US 212 and MT 78 in Red Lodge June 15, 2000
June 13, 2002 (extended in Montana)
Scenic high-elevation highway to Yellowstone National Park's northeast entrance Natural, Scenic
NSB Big Bend Scenic Byway 220.0 354.1 Florida Scipio Creek Marina in Apalachicola St. Marks Light in St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge October 16, 2009 Travels along hundreds of acres of wet prairie, wet flatwoods, strand swamp, and bottomland forest Natural
NSB Billy the Kid Trail 84.0 135.2 New Mexico NM 48 and Sudderth Drive in Ruidoso US 70 and US 380 near Hondo June 9, 1998 Loop through historic Old West towns in the rugged mountains of the Lincoln National Forest Scenic
AAR Blue Ridge Parkway 469.0 754.8 North Carolina, Virginia US 441 near Cherokee US 250 near Waynesboro September 19, 1996 (NC)
September 22, 2005 (VA)
Scenic drive along America's longest linear park and the winding spine of the Blue Ridge Mountains Historic, Scenic (NC); Recreational, Cultural (VA)
NSB Bold Coast Scenic Byway 147.0 236.6 Maine Gouldsboro Calais February 16, 2021 Coastal route through Down East Maine to the Canadian border Historic
NSB Boom or Bust Byway 137.0 220.5 Louisiana LA 2 at the Louisiana-Texas state line Lake Claiborne State Park February 16, 2021 Explores the rural remnants of the oil and gas, lumber, transportation, farming, and entertainment industries of Ark-La-Tex and Northern Louisiana Historic
NSB Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway 37.3 60.0 Delaware, Pennsylvania King Street and 11th Street in downtown Wilmington PA 162 near West Chester September 22, 2005 (DE)
February 16, 2021 (PA)
Historic drive along the Brandywine Creek through the "Chateau Country" of northern Delaware and southeastern Pennsylvania Historic
NSB Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway 66 106 Oregon Junction of OR 58 and Crescent Cutoff Road (NF-61) near Crescent Lake Boundary between Deschutes National Forest and Bend on SW Century Drive June 9, 1998 Traverses forested region of glacial lakes and volcanic mountains in Central Oregon Scenic
NSB Cascade Loop 440 710 Washington Whidbey Island; Everett; Stevens Pass North Cascades National Park; Lake Chelan; Wenatchee February 16, 2021 Loop around the Cascade Mountains, Columbia River in Central Washington, and the Skagit Valley Scenic
NSB Cherohala Skyway 43.0 69.2 North Carolina, Tennessee SR 165 in Tellico Plains NC 143 in Robbinsville September 19, 1996 (TN)
June 9, 1998 (NC)
Ridgetop drive in the Appalachians Scenic
NSB Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway 112.0 180.2 South Carolina I-85 west of Fair Play SC 150 in Gaffney June 9, 1998 Follows part of the historic Cherokee Path through the Blue Ridge Escarpment of Upstate South Carolina Scenic
NSB Cherokee Hills Byway 84.0 135.2 Oklahoma I-40 south of Gore Oklahoma–Arkansas state line on US 412 October 16, 2009 Situated in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains, this route showcases eastern Oklahoma's tremendous natural diversity and rich Cherokee heritage Cultural
AAR Chesapeake Country Scenic Byway 85.5 137.6 Maryland MD 18 in Stevensville (southern spur) and MD 445 on Eastern Neck Island (northern spur) Chesapeake & Delaware Canal on MD 213 in Chesapeake City June 13, 2002 (NSB)
February 16, 2021 (AAR)
Traverses the historic Eastern Shore of Chesapeake Bay Cultural, Recreational
AAR Chinook Scenic Byway (Stephen Mather Memorial Parkway) 85.0 136.8 Washington SR 164 and SR 169 in Enumclaw US 12 near Naches June 9, 1998 Scenic drive with dramatic views of Mount Rainier Scenic
NSB City of Las Vegas, Las Vegas Boulevard State Scenic Byway 3.4 5.5 Nevada Las Vegas Boulevard at Sahara Avenue; Las Vegas Strip Las Vegas Boulevard at E Washington Avenue June 15, 2000 Extensive displays of neon art between downtown and the Las Vegas Strip Scenic
NSB Coal Heritage Trail 97.6 157.1 West Virginia US 52 at the West Virginia-Virginia state line WV 16 at I-77 in Beckley June 9, 1998 Historic drive through coal-producing areas of southwestern West Virginia Historic
AAR Colonial Parkway 23.0 37.0 Virginia Historic Jamestowne Visitor Center in Jamestown Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center in Yorktown September 22, 2005 Landscaped parkway connecting three Colonial-era historic sites Natural, Historic
NSB Colorado River Headwaters Byway 69.0 111.0 Colorado SH 131 and Trough Road south of Bond US 34 and West Portal Road in Grand Lake September 22, 2005 Follows the upper reaches of the Colorado River past alpine reservoirs, lush ranchlands, and dramatic canyon landscapes Historic
NSB Connecticut River Byway 498.7 802.6 Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont Route 116 and Route 47 in South Hadley VT 114 at US 3 in West Stewartstown September 22, 2005 (NH, VT)
October 16, 2009 (MA)
Scenic drive on both sides of New England's longest river Historic
NSB Connecticut State Route 169 32.0 51.5 Connecticut Route 138 in Lisbon Connecticut–Massachusetts state line on Route 169 September 19, 1996 Scenic and historic route through one of the last unspoiled areas in New England Scenic
NSB Copper Country Trail 47.0 75.6 Michigan Portage Lake Lift Bridge in Hancock M-26 in Copper Harbor September 22, 2005 Follows US 41 and traverses an area developed for copper mining Historic
NSB Coronado Trail Scenic Byway 123.0 197.9 Arizona US 191 and Burro Alley in Morenci US 180 and Main Street in Springerville September 22, 2005 Scenic drive from the Chihuahuan Desert to the Colorado Plateau, crossing the Mogollon Rim in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest Scenic
NSB Coulee Corridor Scenic Byway 150.0 241.4 Washington SR 26 and SR 17 near Othello SR 155 and US 97 in Omak September 22, 2005 Passes through coulees and the Channeled Scablands formed by receding glaciers Natural
NSB Country Music Highway 144.1 231.9 Kentucky US 119 near Whitesburg KY 2 in Greenup June 13, 2002 Backwoods drive commemorating eastern Kentucky's cultural heritage Cultural
AAR Creole Nature Trail 180.0 289.7 Louisiana LA 27 in Sulphur; LA 82 at Sabine Pass LA 27 and LA 385 in Lake Charles; LA 82 near the Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge September 19, 1996 (NSB);
June 13, 2002 (AAR)
Meanders through the marshes, prairies, and coastal region of Acadiana in southwestern Louisiana Cultural, Natural
NSB Crowley's Ridge Parkway 212.0 341.2 Arkansas, Missouri Helena Bridge on US 49 near Helena–West Helena J Street and Route 25 near Malden June 9, 1998 (AR);
June 15, 2000 (MO)
Scenic and historic drive along Crowley's Ridge through the Mississippi Embayment and the Missouri Bootheel Natural
NSB Cumberland Historic Byway 156.0 251.1 Tennessee SR 52 at the Cumberland River in Celina SR 63 at US 25E near Cumberland Gap National Historical Park February 16, 2021 Winds through the hidden frontier of the Cumberland Plateau Historic
NSB Death Valley Scenic Byway 81.5 131.2 California Death Valley National Park west entrance on SR 190 Death Valley National Park east entrance on SR 190 June 9, 1998;
June 13, 2002 (extended)
Scenic drive through the expansive desert basin of the lowest place in North America Scenic
NSB Delaware Bayshore Byway 157.0 252.7 Delaware Lewes New Castle January 19, 2021 Scenic and historic drive along the Delaware Bay and Delaware River in Delaware Historic
NSB Delaware River Scenic Byway 32.8 52.8 New Jersey I-195/I-295 in Hamilton Township Trenton Avenue and Route 12 in Frenchtown October 16, 2009 Scenic and historic drive along the Delaware River in central New Jersey Historic
NSB Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway 480.0 772.5 Colorado, Utah US 191 in Price; US 191 in Moab US 40/US 191 in Vernal; SH 139 between Rangely and Loma June 13, 2002 Loop through the northern Colorado Plateau, passing many dinosaur fossil sites and museums Natural
NSB Door County Coastal Byway 67.1 108.0 Wisconsin WIS 57 and WIS 42 in Sturgeon Bay WIS 42 in Northport February 16, 2021 Loop along the coast of Green Bay and Lake Michigan, through the forests and Niagara Escarpment of Door County Natural
NSB East Tennessee Crossing Byway 83.0 133.6 Tennessee North Carolina–Tennessee state line on US 25 near Del Rio Tennessee–Kentucky state line on US 25E near Cumberland Gap October 16, 2009 Explores the historic trails, cultural heritage, and recreational opportunities of East Tennessee's Appalachian backcountry Historic
NSB Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway 61.0 98.2 California SR 4 in Arnold SR 89 near Markleeville September 22, 2005 Traverses the high-alpine Sierra Nevada through Ebbetts Pass, with access to the northernmost groves of giant sequoia Scenic
NSB Edge of the Wilderness 47.0 75.6 Minnesota US 2 in Grand Rapids MN 1 in Effie September 19, 1996 Scenic drive through forests and rollings hills of the Minnesota Northwoods Natural
NSB Edisto Island National Scenic Byway 16.8 27.0 South Carolina Palmetto Boulevard and SC 174 in Edisto Beach Dawhoo Bridge on SC 174 October 16, 2009 Scenic drive through salt marshes and live oak forests in the South Carolina Lowcountry Scenic
NSB El Camino Real 299.0 481.2 New Mexico NM 273 at the Rio Grande in Sunland Park NM 74 in Ohkay Owingeh June 9, 1998
September 22, 2005 (extended)
Historic north–south route through the Rio Grande Valley of central New Mexico Historic
NSB The Energy Loop: Huntington/Eccles Canyons Scenic Byway 85.9 138.2 Utah SR 31 in Huntington; SR 31 in Fairview US 6 in Colton June 15, 2000 Scenic route comprising historic towns, coal mining operations, and Manti–La Sal National Forest Scenic
NSB Flaming Gorge-Uintas Scenic Byway 82.0 132.0 Utah US 191 in Vernal SR 44 in Manila; US 191 at the Utah-Wyoming state line June 9, 1998 Scenic drive through the Uinta Mountains and Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area Natural
AAR Flaming Gorge-Green River Basin Scenic Byway 96.0 154.5 Wyoming WYO 530 at the Wyoming-Utah state line; US 191 at the Wyoming-Utah state line WY 530 in Green River; US 191 at I-80 in Purple Sage February 16, 2021 Parallel routes through high desert and redrock country on either side of the Flaming Gorge Natural, Recreational
NSB Flint Hills Scenic Byway 48.0 77.2 Kansas I-35 near Cassoday US 56 in Council Grove September 22, 2005 Scenic drive through the Flint Hills and some of the last remaining tallgrass prairie in North America Scenic
NSB Florida Black Bear Scenic Byway 123.0 197.9 Florida SR 19 at National Forest boundary; SR 40 in Silver Springs SR 19 at National Forest boundary; SR 40 at I-95 in Ormond Beach October 16, 2009 Route connecting natural springs, pine forests, and endangered species' habitats in Ocala National Forest Natural
AAR Florida Keys Scenic Highway 106.5 171.4 Florida Mile marker 0 on US 1 in Key West Jewfish Creek Bridge on Key Largo October 16, 2009 (AAR) Scenic route across a system of open ocean bridges connecting the numerous tropical islands of the Florida Keys Recreational, Scenic
NSB Forest Heritage National Scenic Byway 17.6 28.3 North Carolina Junction of US 276 and US 64 US 276 at the Pigeon River near the Shining Rock Wilderness October 16, 2009 Rural route through the Cradle of Forestry in Pisgah National Forest Historic
NSB Frontier Pathways Scenic and Historic Byway 103.0 165.8 Colorado SH 96 in Westcliffe El Pueblo History Museum in Pueblo; June 9, 1998 Follows the paths of early explorers through the Sangre de Cristo Mountains Scenic
NSB The George Parks Highway Scenic Byway 203.0 326.7 Alaska Chulitna River Bridge in Denali State Park Steese Highway in Fairbanks October 16, 2009 Wilderness route stretching from the Alaska Range through the interior of Alaska Natural
AAR George Washington Memorial Parkway 25.0 40.2 Virginia, Washington, D.C. SR 235 in Mount Vernon I-495 near McLean September 22, 2005 Landscaped greenway connecting national memorials and historic sites along the Potomac River, across from the nation's capital Natural, Historic
NSB Geronimo Trail Scenic Byway 154.0 247.8 New Mexico NM 152 in San Lorenzo; NM 59 at Beaverhead station in Gila National Forest Geronimo Trail Interpretive Center in Truth or Consequences September 22, 2005 Scenic drive past hot springs, mining towns, and traditional lands of the Apache in southwestern New Mexico Historic
NSB Glenn Highway 135.0 217.3 Alaska Gambell Street in Anchorage Lake Louise Road near Mendeltna June 13, 2002 Terrain shaped by receding glaciers Scenic
NSB Gold Belt Tour Scenic and Historic Byway 135.0 217.3 Colorado US 50 in Florence Florissant June 15, 2000 Follows stage and rail routes to historic gold mining locations Historic
NSB Grand Mesa Scenic and Historic Byway 63.0 101.4 Colorado SH 65 in Cedaredge; Lands End Observatory on FS 100 Junction of SH 65 and I-70 September 19, 1996 Climbs from the Colorado River in the Grand Valley to the Grand Mesa, the largest flat-topped mountain in Historic
NSB Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway 52.0 83.7 Minnesota Loop route Northeast spur trail to Cross Golf Course June 9, 1998 Continuous parkway surrounding Minneapolis Recreational
NSB Great Lakes Seaway Trail 518.0 833.6 New York, Pennsylvania Ohio–Pennsylvania state line on US 20 west of Erie, Pennsylvania Seaway International Bridge near Massena, New York September 19, 1996 (NY)
September 22, 2005 (PA)
Scenic drive along the shores of Lake Erie, Lake Ontario, and the St. Lawrence River Historic
NSB Great River Road 2,069.0 3,329.7 Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Tennessee, Wisconsin LA 23 in Venice, Louisiana Itasca State Park north of Park Rapids, Minnesota June 15, 2000 (IL, IA, MN, WI)
June 13, 2002 (AR)
September 22, 2005 (MS)
October 16, 2009 (TN)
Numerous scenic, historic, and culturally significant roadways paralleling the entire length of the Mississippi River from its headwaters to the Gulf of Mexico Historic, Cultural, Scenic, Natural
NSB Gunflint Trail Scenic Byway 57.0 91.7 Minnesota North Shore Scenic Drive in Grand Marais Trails End near Sea Gull Lake October 16, 2009 Scenic drive through the Superior National Forest Natural
NSB Haines Highway-Valley of the Eagles 44.0 70.8 Alaska AK 7 at the Canadian border Ferry terminal in Haines October 16, 2009 Route through the Chilkat River valley, a migratory site for the world's largest congregation of bald eagles Natural
AAR Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway 144.0 231.7 Maryland Rosehill Place and Byrn Street in Cambridge Maryland–Delaware state line on MD 287 near Goldsboro October 16, 2009 Threads together numerous historic sites in the Delmarva Peninsula commemorating Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad Cultural, Historic
AAR Hells Canyon Scenic Byway 218.4 351.5 Oregon OR 86 and I-84 near Baker City OR 82 and I-84 in La Grande June 15, 2000 Provides views of Hells Canyon on the Snake River Natural, Scenic
NSB Highland Scenic Highway 43.0 69.2 West Virginia WV 39 in Fenwick Junction of WV 150 and US 219 September 19, 1996 Scenic drive through mountains and valleys Natural
NSB Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway 88.0 141.6 Minnesota MN 16 and US 14 / Great River Road in La Crescent MN 16 and I-90 in Dexter June 13, 2002 Historic and scenic drive through southeastern Minnesota Scenic
AAR Historic Columbia River Highway 70.0 112.7 Oregon Crown Point Highway east of Troutdale (western section); US 30 and I-84 in Mosier (eastern section) I-84 near the Bonneville Dam (western section); US 30 and Hostetler Way in The Dalles (eastern section) June 9, 1998 America's oldest scenic highway exists in two discontinuous sections which follow historic routes through the Columbia River Gorge Historic, Scenic
AAR Historic National Road 824.2 1,326.4 Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia Eads Bridge in East St. Louis Lombard Street in downtown Baltimore June 9, 1998 (IN)
June 15, 2000 (IL)
June 13, 2002 (AAR, all states)
Travels the route of the nation's first federally funded interstate highway along a historic corridor to the American Midwest Cultural, Historic
AAR Historic Route 66 1,408.6 2,266.9 Arizona, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma (AAR); California, Illinois (NSB) Main Street in Barstow Lakeshore Drive and Jackson Boulevard in Chicago June 15, 2000 (AZ, IL, NM, OK)
February 16, 2021 (CA, MO)
Historic "Mother Road" linking Chicago to Los Angeles Historic, Natural, Cultural
NSB Hocking Hills Scenic Byway 30.0 48.3 Ohio SR 56 and SR 374 near South Bloomingville US 33 and SR 374 near Rockbridge February 16, 2021 Scenic route through the forested and geologically varied Hocking Hills Recreational
NSB Illinois River Road (Route of the Voyageurs) 291.0 468.3 Illinois Water Street and US 136 in Havana Reddick Mansion in Ottawa September 22, 2005 A loop through the scenic Illinois River Valley with routes along both sides of the upper Illinois River Natural
NSB Indian River Lagoon National Scenic Byway 150.0 241.4 Florida US 1 and 85th Street in Wabasso US 1 and Kennedy Parkway near Oak Hill June 13, 2002 Series of connected loops providing access to the most biodiverse lagoon ecosystem in the northern hemisphere, as well as Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Natural
NSB Indiana's Historic Pathways 250.0 402.3 Indiana US 50 at the Ohio state line near Lawrenceburg; US 150 at Falls of the Ohio State Park in Clarksville US 50 at the Wabash River near Vincennes October 16, 2009 Historic Pioneer route through the lower Ohio River Valley Historic
AAR International Selkirk Loop 144.1 231.9 Idaho, Washington British Columbia–Washington border on SR 31 Idaho–British Columbia border on SH 1 September 22, 2005 Internationally designated scenic highway encircles the remote Selkirk Mountains spanning the Canadian border Historic, Recreational, Scenic
NSB Jemez Mountain Trail 163.0 262.3 New Mexico US 550 and NM 126 in Cuba; US 550 and NM 4 in San Ysidro NM 4 and NM 501 near Los Alamos June 9, 1998 Scenic drive past geological formations and Indian ruins Recreational
NSB Journey Through Hallowed Ground Byway 180.0 289.7 Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia A loop that begins and ends at the intersection of SR 20 and SR 231 near Somerset, Virginia PA 394 near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania October 16, 2009 Historic corridor featuring hundreds of sites significant to American history, most notably the densest collection of Civil War battlefields in the nation; "Where America Happened" Recreational, Historic
NSB Kaibab Plateau–North Rim Parkway 42.0 67.6 Arizona Bright Angel Point in Grand Canyon National Park US 89A in Jacob Lake June 9, 1998 Scenic drive through ponderosa pine forests to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon Scenic
NSB Kancamagus Scenic Byway 26.5 42.6 New Hampshire US 3 in North Woodstock NH 113 in Conway September 19, 1996 Scenic drive through the heart of the White Mountains Scenic
NSB Katahdin Woods and Waters Scenic Byway 89.0 143.2 Maine South entrance of Baxter State Park Grand Lake Road near Grand Lake Matagamon February 16, 2021 Scenic route around the forested waterways of inland Maine near Mt. Katahdin and the neighboring national monument Recreational
NSB Lake Erie Coastal Ohio Trail 293.0 471.5 Ohio Waterville, Ohio US 20 at the Pennsylvania state line September 22, 2005 Follows the south shore of Lake Erie Historic
NSB Lake Tahoe - Eastshore Drive 28.0 45.1 Nevada US 50 in Stateline SR 28 in Crystal Bay September 19, 1996 Follows the east shore of Lake Tahoe Scenic
AAR Lakes to Locks Passage 234.0 376.6 New York US 4 and NY 32 in Waterford US 11 and NY 9B in Rouses Point June 13, 2002 (AAR) Parallels the interconnected waterways of the Hudson River, Champlain Canal, Lake George, and Lake Champlain between Upstate New York and Quebec Historic, Recreational
NSB Lariat Loop Scenic and Historic Byway 40 64 Colorado Evergreen, Colorado Begins and ends at the intersection of 6th Avenue and 19th Street in Golden October 16, 2009 Loops through the historic towns of Morrison, Evergreen and Golden in the foothills west of Denver Historic
AAR Las Vegas Strip 4.5 7.2 Nevada Las Vegas Boulevard and Russell Road Las Vegas Boulevard and Sahara Avenue June 15, 2000 Urban boulevard lined with the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas's world-famous casinos Cultural, Scenic
NSB Lincoln Heritage Scenic Highway 71.2 114.6 Kentucky Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park US 150 in Danville October 16, 2009 Explores aspects of Kentucky history including Abraham Lincoln, the Civil War, and bourbon heritage Historic
NSB Lincoln Highway 178.8 287.8 Illinois IL 136 at the Mississippi River in Fulton US 30 at the Indiana state line June 15, 2000 A portion of America's first transcontinental highway, the Lincoln Highway Historic
NSB Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway 460.0 740.3 Iowa US 30 at the Missouri River near Missouri Valley; I-480/US 6 at the Missouri River in Council Bluffs Iowa 136 and US 30 in Clinton February 16, 2021 Portion of the first transcontinental highway, visiting historical communities across the entirety of Iowa Historic
NSB Lincoln Highway Scenic and Historic Byway 450.0 724.2 Nebraska US 30 at the Wyoming state line near Bushnell US 30 at the Missouri River in Blair February 16, 2021 Portion of the Main Street of America, following the Platte River across Nebraska Historic
NSB Loess Hills Scenic Byway 220.0 354.1 Iowa US 275 at the Missouri border Iowa 12 and Iowa 48 near Akron June 15, 2000 Unique and expansive silt deposits in the Missouri River Valley Natural
NSB Logan Canyon Scenic Byway 41.0 66.0 Utah Main Street and US 89 in downtown Logan US 89 and SR 30 in Garden City at Bear Lake June 13, 2002 Follows the Logan River through the forests, meadows, and rock formations of scenic Logan Canyon Natural
NSB McKenzie Pass-Santiam Pass Scenic Byway 82.0 132.0 Oregon Junction of OR 126 and OR 242 at the McKenzie River ranger station Begins and ends at the intersection of OR 242 and US 20 in Sisters June 9, 1998 Loop around Mount Washington crossing two Cascade passes Scenic
NSB Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Route 33.0 53.1 Illinois IL 108 at the Illinois River near Kampsville IL 3 near Alton June 9, 1998
June 15, 2000 (extended)
Floodplain where the Illinois, Mississippi, and Missouri rivers meet Historic
NSB Merritt Parkway 37.0 59.5 Connecticut New York–Connecticut state line on Route 15 Sikorsky Bridge on the Housatonic River near Milford September 19, 1996 Historic parkway through Connecticut's Gold Coast known for its elaborate Art Deco bridges Historic
NSB Midland Trail 116.8 188.0 West Virginia US 60 in Charleston US 60 in White Sulphur Springs June 15, 2000 Scenic drive through the New River Gorge Recreational
NSB Millstone Valley Scenic Byway 27.5 44.3 New Jersey Kingston, New Jersey East Millstone, New Jersey October 16, 2009 Scenic and historic drive along the Millstone River in central New Jersey Historic
NSB Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway 287 462 Minnesota MN 7 in Browns Valley MN 93 near Belle Plaine June 13, 2002 Historic drive through the Minnesota River Valley Historic
NSB Mohawk Towpath Byway 26.2 42.2 New York Aqueduct Road in Schenectady Fonda Road and NY 32 in Waterford September 22, 2005 Follows the historic Erie Canal Historic
NSB Mohawk Trail Scenic Byway 69.0 111.0 Massachusetts Route 2 in Williamstown Routee 2A near Athol February 16, 2021 Culturally significant route connecting the Connecticut River Valley and the Hudson River Valley through the Berkshires Historic
NSB Mountains to Sound Greenway - I-90 100.0 160.9 Washington I-90 in Seattle I-90 near Thorp June 9, 1998 Scenic drive across Snoqualmie Pass in the Cascades Scenic
NSB Mt. Hood Scenic Byway 105.0 169.0 Oregon Troutdale Bridge crossing the Sandy River near Troutdale OR 35 near Hood River September 22, 2005 Provides scenic views of Mount Hood Historic
AAR Natchez Trace Parkway 444.0 714.5 Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee Liberty Road in Natchez SR 100 in Pasquo September 19, 1996 Two-lane limited-access parkway through rural countryside commemorating the historic route of the Natchez Trace Historic, Scenic
NSB Native American Scenic Byway 350 560 North Dakota, South Dakota SD 50 and I-90 in Chamberlain ND 24 at Lake Oahe near Cannon Ball June 9, 1998 (South Dakota)
September 22, 2005 (extended)
Traverses four Lakota Sioux reservations Cultural, Historic
NSB Nebo Loop Scenic Byway 37.0 59.5 Utah SR 132 near Nephi I-15 and SR 115 in Payson June 9, 1998 Alpine backroad through the Mount Nebo Wilderness in the southern Wasatch Range Scenic
AAR Newfound Gap Road Byway 31.0 49.9 Tennessee, North Carolina US 441 at park boundary near Cherokee US 441 at park boundary near Gatlinburg February 16, 2021 One of the primary routes, passing through Newfound Gap, through Great Smoky Mountains National Park Historic, Scenic
NSB Norris Freeway 21.0 33.8 Tennessee US 441 and SR 33 in Halls Crossroads US 441 and US 25W in Rocky Top February 16, 2021 Route through rural eastern Tennessee, crossing Norris Dam, the first large-scale project of the TVA Recreational
AAR North Shore Scenic Drive 154.0 247.8 Minnesota Canal Park in Duluth Canadian border on MN 61 near Grand Portage June 15, 2000 (AAR)
June 13, 2002 (extended)
Follows the scenic North Shore of Lake Superior Recreational, Scenic
AAR Northwest Passage Scenic Byway 202.0 325.1 Idaho Washington–Idaho state line on US 12 near Lewiston Idaho–Montana state line on US 12 at Lolo Pass June 13, 2002 (NSB)
September 22, 2005 (extended, AAR)
Follows the route of Lewis and Clark's historic search for the Northwest Passage through scenic mountains and river valleys Historic, Cultural
NSB Ohio & Erie Canalway 110.0 177.0 Ohio New Philadelphia Public Square, Cleveland June 15, 2000 Historic drive along the Ohio and Erie Canal through Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Cleveland Metroparks Historic
NSB Ohio River Scenic Byway 943.0 1,517.6 Illinois, Indiana, Ohio US 60/US 62 at the Cairo Mississippi River Bridge in Cairo SR 39 at the Pennsylvania border near East Liverpool September 19, 1996 (Indiana)
June 9, 1998 (Illinois, Ohio)
Follows the north bank of the Ohio River Historic
NSB Old Canada Road Scenic Byway 78.2 125.9 Maine US 201 and SR 43 near Madison US 201 at the Canadian border June 15, 2000 Historic route between Maine and Quebec along the Kennebec River Scenic
NSB Old Frankfort Pike Historic and Scenic Byway 15.5 24.9 Kentucky KY 1681 and US 60 near Frankfort KY 1681 and KY 4 in Lexington February 16, 2021 Rural route through the historic inner Bluegrass Region Historic
NSB Old Kings Highway (Route 6A) 34.0 54.7 Massachusetts Sandwich Road and US 6 in Bourne Route 6A and US 6 in Orleans February 16, 2021 Route through Cape Cod traversing numerous National Historic Districts Historic
NSB Ormond Scenic Loop & Trail 36.0 57.9 Florida SR 40 in Ormond Beach Bulow Creek State Park February 16, 2021 Loop route connecting numerous state and local parks along Florida's Surf Coast Scenic
NSB Outback Scenic Byway 170.0 273.6 Oregon California–Oregon state line on US 395 OR 31 and US 97 near La Pine June 9, 1998 Scenic drive through rugged backcountry of south-central Oregon Natural
NSB Outer Banks Scenic Byway 137.8 221.8 North Carolina US 70 near Beaufort NC 12 and US 64 in Nags Head October 16, 2009 Connects the barrier islands, beaches, and lighthouses of the Outer Banks Cultural
AAR Pacific Coast Scenic Byway-Oregon 363.0 584.2 Oregon California–Oregon state line on US 101 Oregon–Washington state line on US 101 June 9, 1998 (NSB)
June 13, 2002 (AAR)
Scenic drive along the entire length of Oregon's Pacific coast Natural, Scenic
NSB Palisades Scenic Byway 57.5 92.5 New Jersey, New York Palisades Parkway at US 9 / George Washington Bridge in Fort Lee US 6 and US 202 at the Highland Falls, New York in Highland Falls February 16, 2021 Route along the Hudson River and the Palisades cliffs Scenic
NSB Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway 54.0 86.9 Minnesota Loop route connecting: Pequot Lakes, Pine River Loop route connecting: Manhattan Beach, Crosslake September 22, 2005 Passes through the North Woods of central Minnesota Recreational
NSB Payette River Scenic Byway 112.0 180.2 Idaho SH 55 at SH 44 in Eagle ID 55 at US 95 in New Meadows June 13, 2002 Traverses foothills and the Long Valley along the Payette River in Idaho Recreational
NSB Pend Oreille Scenic Byway 33.0 53.1 Idaho SH 200 at US 2/US 95 in Ponderay SH 200 and MT 200 at the Montana state line near Clark Fork June 13, 2002 Scenic drive along Lake Pend Oreille Recreational
NSB Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway 68.0 109.4 South Dakota Loop connecting: Custer via SD 87 and SD 89 Loop connecting: Keyston via US 16A and SD 244 September 19, 1996 Scenic drive through the Black Hills National Forest, Custer State Park, and the Mount Rushmore environs of southwestern South Dakota Scenic
NSB Pine Barrens Byway 130.0 209.2 New Jersey Route 47 in Maurice River Township US 9 in Tuckerton February 16, 2012 Rural route through the largest remaining coastal pine barren ecosystem Natural
NSB Pioneer Historic Byway 127.0 204.4 Idaho US 91 at the Utah state line near Franklin SH 34 at the Wyoming state line near Freedom September 22, 2005 Scenic route exploring the rich pioneer history of southeastern Idaho, including Mormon settlements and Oregon Trail ruts Historic
NSB Pyramid Lake Scenic Byway 30.2 48.6 Nevada Washeim and Main streets in Wadsworth NV 447 near Nixon; NV 446 and Hardscrabble Canyon Road in Sutcliffe September 19, 1996 One of the largest desert lakes in the world Natural
NSB Rangeley Lakes Scenic Byway 35.6 57.3 Maine SR 17 near Houghton SR 4 near Madrid June 15, 2000 Scenic drive along the northern Appalachian ridgeline and the forests and lakes of the Western Maine Mountains Recreational
NSB Red River Gorge Scenic Byway 46.0 74.0 Kentucky KY 11 at KY 715 in Zachariah KY 11 at KY 213 in Stanton June 13, 2002 Scenic drive through the Red River Gorge Natural
AAR Red Rock Scenic Byway 7.5 12.1 Arizona I-17 north of Rimrock SR 89A in Sedona September 22, 2005 Scenic drive through the red sandstone canyons of the Coconino National Forest Scenic, Recreational
NSB Religious Freedom Byway 195 314 Maryland MD 234 near Port Tobacco MD 5 at Point Lookout State Park October 16, 2009 Provides access to historic churches and the first capital of Maryland, St. Mary's City Historic
NSB Revolutionary Heritage Byway 6.0 9.7 Rhode Island Route 114 at the Mount Hope Bridge Route 114 at Bristol-Warren town line February 16, 2021 Exemplifies the culture of colonial New England and the site of the oldest continuous Independence Day celebration Historic
NSB River of Lakes Heritage Corridor 156.0 251.1 Florida SR 415 in Sanford River Drive in Oak Hill; US 17 near Seville February 16, 2021 Tours through the lakelands of the Halifax Area, site of some of the earliest settlements in Florida Historic
NSB River Road Scenic Byway 23.5 37.8 Michigan M-65 and Rollways Road near Hale US 23 in Oscoda September 22, 2005 Scenic drive through the Au Sable River Valley Recreational
NSB Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway 172.0 276.8 Oregon OR 234 at I-5 in Gold Hill OR 138 at I-5 in Roseburg June 13, 2002 Follows two scenic rivers through southwestern Oregon Recreational
AAR Route One, Big Sur Coast Highway 72.0 115.9 California San Luis ObispoMonterey county line Ocean Avenue in Carmel September 19, 1996 Scenic drive along the Pacific coast Historic, Scenic
AAR Route One, San Luis Obispo North Coast Byway 57.0 91.7 California US 101 in San Luis Obispo San Luis ObispoMonterey county line June 13, 2002 Scenic drive along the Pacific coast Historic, Scenic
NSB Russell-Brasstown Scenic Byway 40.6 65.3 Georgia SR 348, SR 17, SR 75 near Robertstown SR 180 at Brasstown Bald June 15, 2000 Winds through the southern Appalachians and the highest point in Georgia Scenic
AAR San Juan Skyway 233.0 375.0 Colorado US 160 in Durango; SSR 145 in Cortez SR 62 in Ridgway; US 550 in Ouray September 19, 1996 Loop through the San Juan Mountains, Colorado's most rugged and isolated mountain range Historic, Scenic
NSB Sandhills Journey Scenic Byway 272.0 437.7 Nebraska N-2 in Alliance NE 2 in Grand Island February 16, 2021 Route through the ecologically unique Sand Hills, the largest dunefield in the western hemisphere Natural
NSB Santa Fe Trail Scenic and Historic Byway 565.0 909.3 Colorado, New Mexico Santa Fe Plaza in Santa Fe US 50/US 400 at the Kansas state line near Holly; NM 410 at the Oklahoma state line near Clayton June 9, 1998 Follows part of the route of the historic Santa Fe Trail through scenic mountains and high plains Historic
NSB Savannah River Scenic Byway 110.0 177.0 South Carolina SC 28 at the Georgia border near Clarks Hill SC 24 in Oakway June 9, 1998 Scenic drive along the Savannah River in rural South Carolina Historic
AAR Scenic Byway 12 (Journey Through Time) 124.0 199.6 Utah US 89 near Panguitch SR 24 near Torrey June 13, 2002 (AAR) Scenic drive through canyons, plateaus, and valleys Historic, Scenic
NSB Scenic Byway 143 - Utah's Patchwork Parkway 51.0 82.1 Utah SR 143 at I-15 in Parowan UT 143 at US 89 in Panguitch October 16, 2009 Scenic drive through Dixie National Forest and Cedar Breaks National Monument Historic
NSB Scenic Highway 30A 32.0 51.5 Florida CR 30A at US 98 near Santa Rosa Beach CR 30A at US 98 near Rosemary Beach February 16, 2021 Local route through historic beach communities on Florida's Emerald Coast Natural
NSB Scenic Highway of Legends 82.0 132.0 Colorado SH 12 near Stonewall US 160 in Walsenburg; SH 12 in Trinidad February 16, 2021 Route through undisturbed cultural crossroads in the Spanish Peaks Natural
NSB Schoodic Scenic Byway 29.0 46.7 Maine US 1 in Hancock SSR 186 at SR 195 in Prospect Harbor June 15, 2000 Unspoiled coastline through the Schoodic Peninsula and the "quiet side" of Acadia National Park Scenic
AAR Selma to Montgomery March Byway 54.0 86.9 Alabama J.L. Chestnut Jr. Boulevard and Martin Luther King Street in Selma Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery September 19, 1996 Historic route of the 1965 Selma to Montgomery marches led by Martin Luther King Jr. Historic, Natural
NSB Sequatchie Valley Scenic Byway 65.0 104.6 Tennessee SR 28 at I-24 in Jasper SR 28 / US 127 at I-40 in Crossville February 16, 2021 Route through one of the most undisturbed valleys in the Appalachians Scenic
AAR Seward Highway 125.3 201.7 Alaska Railway Avenue in Seward East 5th Avenue in Anchorage June 9, 1998 (NSB)
June 15, 2000 (AAR)
Showcases the peaks and fjords of south-central Alaska Recreational, Scenic
NSB Sheyenne River Valley Scenic Byway 63.0 101.4 North Dakota ND 32 in Lisbon CR 21 north of Valley City June 13, 2002 Historic drive through quaint farmland along the Sheyenne River Historic
NSB Silver Thread Colorado Scenic & Historic Byway 117.0 188.3 Colorado SH 149 and US 160 in South Fork SH 149 and US 50 in Curecanti National Recreation Area February 16, 2021 Route tracing the geological and mining history in the San Juan Mountains Historic
NSB Sky Island Scenic Byway 27.2 43.8 Arizona Catalina Highway north of Tucson Catalina Highway in Summerhaven September 22, 2005 Climb from the Sonoran Desert through Coronado National Forest to the peak of Mount Lemmon in the Catalina Mountains Natural
NSB Skyline Drive 105.0 169.0 Virginia US 250 near I-64 in Rockfish Gap US 340 near Front Royal September 22, 2005 Scenic drive through Shenandoah National Park Scenic
NSB St. John Valley Cultural Byway/Fish River Scenic Byway 134.0 215.7 Maine SR 161 in Allagash; SR 11 at Portage Lake US 1 in Hamlin February 16, 2021 Route through the Saint John and Fish river valleys in the rural "County" of northern Maine Cultural
NSB Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike 180.0 289.7 West Virginia WV 47 and WV 618 in Parkersburg West Virginia–Virginia state line on US 250 September 22, 2005 Historic drive through West Virginia forests and backcountry Historic
NSB Stevens Pass Greenway 89.2 143.6 Washington US 2 near Monroe US 2 in Cashmere September 22, 2005 Scenic drive across the Cascades Recreational
NSB Strait of Juan de Fuca Highway - SR 112 61.1 98.3 Washington Makah Indian Reservation boundary near Neah Bay US 101 near Port Angeles June 15, 2000 Follows the shoreline of the Olympic Peninsula where it meets the Strait of Juan de Fuca Natural
NSB Talimena Scenic Drive 54.0 86.9 Arkansas, Oklahoma SH 1 and US 271 near Talihina AR 88 and US 71 in Mena September 22, 2005 Crest drive through the Ouachita Mountains, some of the highest ridges between the Appalachians and Rockies Scenic
NSB Talladega Scenic Drive 26.4 42.5 Alabama Adams Gap Road southwest of Cheaha State Park US 78 west of Heflin June 9, 1998 Scenic drive through the southernmost extension of the Appalachian Mountains Scenic
AAR The Battle Road Scenic Byway 16.0 25.7 Massachusetts Barrett's Mill Road near Minuteman National Historical Park in Concord Massachusetts Avenue at Alewife Brook in Arlington February 16, 2021 Connects sites of literary, technological, and environmental importance to the American Revolution Historic, Cultural
NSB Tioga Road/Big Oak Flat Road 64.0 103.0 California Big Oak Flat entrance gate to Yosemite Tioga Pass entrance gate to Yosemite September 19, 1996 High mountain pass through Yosemite National Park Natural
NSB Top of the Rockies 75.0 120.7 Colorado SH 82 in Aspen I-70 west of Vail; I-70 near Copper Mountain June 9, 1998
October 16, 2009 (extended)
Scenic high-altitude drive through the Rocky Mountains and historic Leadville Scenic
NSB Trail of the Ancients 1,271.0 2,045.5 Colorado, Utah, New Mexico Loop connecting: Monument Valley, Zuni Pueblo, El Malpais National Monument Loop connecting: Natural Bridges National Monument, Monticello, Mesa Verde National Park September 22, 2005
February 16, 2021 (NM)
Scenic drive through the Native American history of the Four Corners region Archeological
NSB Trail of the Mountain Spirits Scenic Byway 95.0 152.9 New Mexico US 180 in Silver City; NM 35 and NM 152 in San Lorenzo NM 15 at Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument September 22, 2005 Scenic drive through the mountains of southwestern New Mexico Natural
AAR Trail Ridge Road/Beaver Meadow Road 48.0 77.2 Colorado US 34 near Grand Lake Loop connecting: Moraine Avenue and West Elkhorn Avenue in Estes Park September 19, 1996 (AAR) America's highest continuously paved road crosses the alpine tundra of Rocky Mountain National Park Natural, Scenic
NSB Turquoise Trail 62.0 99.8 New Mexico NM 14 at NM 333 in Tijeras NM 14 at I-25 in Santa Fe June 15, 2000 High route between Albuquerque and Santa Fe Scenic
AAR Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway 500.0 804.7 California, Oregon A bypass around Lake Almanor US 97 and OR 138 at Diamond Lake Junction June 9, 1998 (AAR, Oregon)
June 13, 2002 (AAR, California)
Scenic drive through the Cascade Volcanic Arc Natural, Recreational
NSB Washington Heritage Trail 136.0 218.9 West Virginia WV 9 in Paw Paw WV 51 in Harpers Ferry June 15, 2000 Scenic drive tracing the footsteps of George Washington through West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle Historic
NSB West Cascades Scenic Byway 220.0 354.1 Oregon OR 58 in Oakridge OR 224 in Estacada June 15, 2000 Intimate backcountry tour of old-growth forests, rivers, and lakes along the west side of the Cascades Scenic
NSB Western Heritage Historic Byway 40.0 64.4 Idaho Swan Falls Road at the Swan Falls Dam SH 69 at I-84 in Meridian September 22, 2005 Scenic drive to the Snake River Canyon Scenic
NSB Western Highlands Scenic Byway 21.4 34.4 New Jersey CR 515 at Route 23 in Hardyston Township Route 94 at the New York state line in Vernon Township February 16, 2021 Route through the central Appalachian Highlands in the Skylands Region of New Jersey Recreational
NSB Wetlands and Wildlife Scenic Byway 76.7 123.4 Kansas NE 70th Street and US 281 near St. John US 281 and K-4 near Hoisington September 22, 2005 Scenic drive through wetlands of central Kansas Natural
NSB White Mountain Trail 100.0 160.9 New Hampshire US 3 near Lincoln US 302 in Conway June 9, 1998 Passes through the White Mountains and past Mount Washington Scenic
NSB White Pass Scenic Byway 120.0 193.1 Washington US 12 at I-5 near Chehalis US 12 at SR 410 near Naches October 16, 2009 Scenic route through Wenatchee and Gifford Pinchot National Forests, across the Cascades through White Pass Recreational
NSB Whitewater Canal Scenic Byway 430.0 692.0 Indiana Loop connecting: Lawrenceburg, Batesville on SR 101, SR 46, SR 350 Loop connecting: Hagestown, West Harrison on SR 1, SR 121, US 52, US 27, US 40 February 16, 2021 Follows a canalway connecting the National Road to the Ohio River Valley Recreational
NSB Wichita Mountains Byway 93.0 149.7 Oklahoma Loop connecting: Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, Medicine Park on SH 49 Loop connecting: Carnegie, Apache on SH 115, SH 58, SH 19 October 16, 2009 Guides drivers through the protected valleys of the 550 million-year-old Wichita Mountains Natural
NSB Wilderness Road Heritage Highway 93.8 151.0 Kentucky US 25E at the Cumberland Gap near Middlesboro US 25 in Berea June 13, 2002 Follows Daniel Boone's historic entrance to the valleys of Kentucky Historic
NSB Wisconsin Lake Superior Scenic Byway 70.4 113.3 Wisconsin WIS 13 near Brule WIS 13 and US 2 near Ashland February 16, 2021 Follows the Lake Superior coastline through the Bayfield Peninsula near Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Natural
NSB Woodlands Trace 43.0 69.2 Kentucky, Tennessee SR 49 near Dover KY 453 near Grand Rivers February 16, 2021 Ridge-top route through Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area Recreational
AAR Woodward Avenue (M-1) – Automotive Heritage Trail 25.5 41.0 Michigan Jefferson Avenue in Detroit Cesar E. Chavez Boulevard in Pontiac June 13, 2002 (NSB)
February 16. 2021 (AAR)
Connects automobile-related historic sites of the "Motor City" Cultural, Historic
NSB Zion Scenic Byway 28.0 45.1 Utah SR 9 at SR 17 in La Verkin SR 9 at Zion National Park boundary near Mt. Carmel Junction February 16, 2021 Scenic route through Zion Canyon, the Mt. Carmel Tunnel, and the red rock country of southern Utah Scenic

Former byways

Name State(s) Description
Catoctin Mountain Scenic Byway Maryland, Virginia Incorporated into part of the Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Scenic Byway
Dry Cimarron Scenic Byway New Mexico, Oklahoma De-designated in 2010
Tamiami Trail Scenic Highway Florida De-designated in 2008

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