The Energy Loop: Huntington/Eccles Canyons Scenic Byway

Utah

National Scenic Byway

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Byway Details

Designation
National Scenic Byway
Length
83 mi in Utah

About The Energy Loop: Huntington/Eccles Canyons Scenic Byway

The Energy Loop: Huntington/Eccles Canyons Scenic Byway is an 82.5-mile scenic drive in Utah's Manti-La Sal National Forest, running through the towns of Fairview, Huntington and Scofield. It serves as a route through the forest's canyon country, with several trailheads, climbing areas and campgrounds sitting right along the road. Summer is the most comfortable time to drive it. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Scofield show July highs around 74°F with lows near 48°F, while winter highs stay around 30°F. The road makes a natural base for exploring the surrounding area. Little Rock Campground and Forks of Huntington offer places to camp, and the Huntington Canyon climbing area and Mill Canyon are both within a short distance of the route.

Scenic byway data: U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Jun–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 63–74°F and lows of 39–48°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Scofield-Skyline Mine, UT weather station, 5.8 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan30° high13° low
  2. Feb31° high14° low
  3. Mar38° high20° low
  4. Apr44° high24° low
  5. May54° high33° low
  6. Jun66° high41° low
  7. Jul74° high48° low
  8. Aug72° high46° low
  9. Sep63° high39° low
  10. Oct50° high29° low
  11. Nov38° high19° low
  12. Dec30° high12° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Towns along the route
Fairview · Huntington · Scofield

Source: USFS EDW boundaries; USGS GNIS populated places

Conditions

Active alerts for Manti-La Sal National Forest as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: USFS forest alerts

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 2 miles of the route, PostGIS distance)