Boulder Mountain (also known as Bluebell Knoll and Boulder Top) in Utah, United States makes up half of the Aquarius Plateau of South Central Utah in Wayne and Garfield counties. The mountain rises to the west of Capitol Reef National Park and consists of steep slopes and cliffs with over 50,000 acres (200 km²) of rolling forest and ...

Boulder Mountain Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,928m (9,606ft) above sea level, located in Garfield County, in the US state of Utah. How long is Boulder Mountain Pass? Set high in the southern part of Utah, the road to the summit is fully paved. It’s called State Route 12.

Mar 18, 2021 · Located in the Dixie National Forest at 9,400 ft, near the highest point (9,600 ft.) of the 120 miles stretch of highway 12, Homestead Overlook offers vast panoramic views of the south central region of Utah.

Boulder Mountain, home of alpine lakes, well-stocked ponds and epic scenery, offers family-friendly adventures atop the highest timbered plateau in North America.

You’ll yet again change geography as you traverse through the aspen and pine groves, and meadowlands of Boulder Mountain before finally heading back to the desert near Capitol Reef. Don’t worry, there are plenty of pull-offs and scenic overlooks so you don’t have to take pictures while driving (not recommended).

Highway 12 passes through Red Canyon, Bryce Canyon National Park, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and over Boulder Mountain in the Dixie National Forest to its conclusion near the entrance to Capitol Reef National Park.

The 30-mile (48 km) long portion of the highway that ascends and descends Boulder Mountain on the Aquarius Plateau is known as Boulder Mountain Highway. The segment of SR-12 between the US-89 and SR-63 junctions is part of the National Highway System. [3]

Mar 6, 2015 · Boulder Mountain Highway is 150 miles east of Cedar City in south-central Utah. It follows UT 12 for 30 miles between Grover and Boulder. Utah Highway 12 is a two-lane road suitable for all vehicles. Temporary closure is possible in winter, otherwise the …

Discover Utah's Boulder Mountain with high-elevation lakes, fishing spots, and scenic drives. Enjoy views of Capitol Reef and the Aquarius Plateau. Plan now!

Jun 30, 2021 · Getting there: Pull off of Utah Highway 12 about 5 miles south the town of Boulder and drive west on Hell’s Backbone Road (FR-153). The road runs halfway up Boulder Mountain to connect with the Posey Lake/Pine Creek Road. This road brings you back to Highway 12 near the town of Escalante.