![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30992a.jpg)
List of passes accepted |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30993a.jpg)
In line at the fee station |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30994a.jpg)
Fee schedule (February 2022) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/SX280_01722a.jpg)
Visitor paying entrance fee |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30995b.jpg)
Departing the fee booths, stay right onto the Scenic Loop Road |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30995a.jpg)
Departing fee booths: left to exit; right to Scenic Loop Drive |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30996a.jpg)
Departing the fee booths, stay left to exit the area |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30895a.jpg)
Staying right onto the Scenic Loop Drive (view N) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30896a.jpg)
Approaching sign for turnoff to Visitor Center (view N) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30896b.jpg)
Sign at turnoff to Visitor Center (view N) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30897a.jpg)
Turnoff to Visitor Center (view N) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30997a.jpg)
Seasonal hours of operation for the Visitor Center and Scenic Road |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30898a.jpg)
Approaching a series of information and caution signs |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/SX280_01723a.jpg)
Sign: One way next 13 miles (watch for crazy bikers!) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30899a.jpg)
Sign: Tortoise Crossing - Caution! Tortoise on road |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_32311a.jpg)
Keep an eye out for tortoises and other wildlife crossing the road |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30899b.jpg)
Sign: Parking in Designated Areas Only; Violators will be Fined |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_32312a.jpg)
Sign: Parking in Designated Areas Only; Violators will be Fined |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30900a.jpg)
Sign: 35 mph on all roads unless otherwise posed |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_32313a.jpg)
Sign: 35 mph on all roads unless otherwise posed |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30901a.jpg)
Sign: share the road with bicycles |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_32314a.jpg)
Sign: share the road with bicycles |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30902a.jpg)
Crossing a wash; Calico Hills in the middle distance (view N) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30903a.jpg)
Sign: no shooting |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_32315a.jpg)
Sign: no shooting |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30904a.jpg)
Watch for pedestrians at trail crossing (view NW) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30905a.jpg)
Really getting started on the Scenic Loop Road (view N) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30906a.jpg)
Mile Marker 1 (view N) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30907a.jpg)
Sign: park only in designated area |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_32318a.jpg)
Approaching Calico Hills 1 Trailhead parking (view NW) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_32319a.jpg)
Sign: Calico Hills 1 |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_31523a.jpg)
Sign: Calico Hills 1 Trailhead (view NW) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30909a.jpg)
Passing Calico Hills 1 parking area (view NW) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30910a.jpg)
Final exit from Passing Calico Hills 1 parking and trail crossing |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30911a.jpg)
Heading into the hills (view NW) |
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The Loop Fire burned this area in 2005 (view NW) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_32321a.jpg)
Approaching Calico Hills 2 Trailhead (view N) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_32322a.jpg)
Approaching Calico Hills 2 Trailhead (view N) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_32320a.jpg)
Calico Hills 2 Trailhead sign (view N) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30913a.jpg)
Calico Hills 2 Trailhead parking (view N) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30914a.jpg)
Watch for walkers on the road too (view N) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30915a.jpg)
Mile Marker 2 (view NW) |
Climbing along the Calico Hills (view NW) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_31000a.jpg)
Steep hillside below the road (view NW) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/RX10_44133a.jpg)
Calico Hills on a flashflood day (view NE) |
Calico Hills on a flashflood day (view NE) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/RX10_44135a.jpg)
Calico Hills on a flashflood day (view E) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/RX10_44137a.jpg)
Calico Hills on a flashflood day (view NE) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_31001a.jpg)
Climbing towards a high point (view NW) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_31002a.jpg)
Watch for upcoming curves (view NW) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_31003a.jpg)
Descending towards Sandstone Quarry (view N) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_32905a.jpg)
Scenic Loop Road at Sandstone Quarry Trailhead Road (view N) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_32906a.jpg) Sandstone Quarry Trailhead Road (view NW from Scenic Loop Road) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_32909a.jpg)
Sandstone Quarry trailhead sign (view N) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_31005a.jpg)
Scenic Loop Road at Sandstone Quarry Exit Road (view W) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_32910a.jpg)
Nice view of Red Rock Cliffs (view SW) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_31006a.jpg)
Caution sign when approaching bridge (view SW) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_31007a.jpg)
Approaching bridge over Sandstone Wash (view W) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_31008a.jpg)
Bridge over Sandstone Wash (view W) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/RX10_44138a.jpg)
Sandstone Wash on a flashflood day (view N) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_31009a.jpg)
Mile Marker 3 (view NW) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_31010a.jpg)
Climbing towards White Rock Hills (view NW) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_31011a.jpg)
Climbing towards the La Madre Mountain Range (view NW) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_31012a.jpg)
Curving road climbs into the hills (view NW) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30917a.jpg)
Nice view of Turtlehead Peak (view NE) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30918a.jpg)
Mile Marker 4 (view N) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_31014a.jpg)
Grand Circle Trail crossing (view N) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_31015a.jpg)
Curves about to get sharper (view N) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30919a.jpg)
Climbing towards the La Madre Mountain Range (view N) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_31016a.jpg)
Climbing towards the Red Rock Cliffs (view SW) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30920a.jpg)
Climbing towards the Red Rock Cliffs (view SW) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_31017a.jpg)
Starting to curve west (view N) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_31018a.jpg)
Climbing towards High Point Overlook (note caution sign; view S) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_31019a.jpg)
High Point Overlook (note sign; view S) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30921a.jpg)
High Point Overlook sign (view S) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_31020a.jpg)
Just past Highpoint Scenic Overlook (view NW) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_31021a.jpg)
Starting to get more good views of the Red Rock Cliffs (view SW) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_31022a.jpg)
White Rock Hills (view W) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_31023a.jpg)
Winding across the hillside (view NW) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_31024a.jpg)
Mile Marker 5 (view S) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_31025a.jpg)
Nice view of the Red Rock Cliffs, but watch the curve (view S) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_31026a.jpg)
Looking towards the White Rock Hills and LaMadre Range (view NW) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_31027a.jpg)
Long straight -- watch the downhill speed ... |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_31028a.jpg)
... watch the downhill speed ... |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30922a.jpg)
Long straight -- watch the downhill speed ... |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30923a.jpg)
... because many people slide off the road here (view S) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_31029a.jpg)
Approaching White Rock Road (view SW) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_32911a.jpg)
Scenic Loop Road approaching White Rock trailhead sign (view SW) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_39045a.jpg)
White Rock trailhead sign (view SW) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_39046a.jpg)
White Rock trailhead sign (view SW) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_32914a.jpg)
White Rock trailhead sign (view SW) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_46627a.jpg)
Scenic Loop Road approaching White Rock Road (view SW) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_46628a.jpg)
Scenic Loop Road at White Rock Road (view SW) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_46629a.jpg)
White Rock Road (view NW from Scenic Loop Road) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_31032a.jpg)
Grand view along the Red Rock Cliffs (view S) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_31033a.jpg)
Mile Marker 6 (view W) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_31034a.jpg)
Descending towards the Red Rock Cliffs (view SW) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_31036a.jpg)
During winter, watch for Bighorn Sheep on the right (view SW) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_31037a.jpg)
Road dips to cross a wash (view S) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_31038a.jpg)
Climbing the last hill (view S) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_31039a.jpg)
Climbing the last hill (view SW) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_31040a.jpg)
Still climbing the last hill (view SW) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_31041a.jpg)
Mile Marker 7 (view W) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_31042a.jpg)
Grand Circle Trail crosses the road for a last time (view NW) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_31043a.jpg)
Descending into Red Rock Wash (view NW) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_31044a.jpg)
Sign: hairpin turn ahead with intersection (view NW) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_32917a.jpg)
Approaching Willow Springs Road sign (view NW) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_32918a.jpg)
Willow Springs Road sign (view NW) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_32919a.jpg)
Sign: right turn to Willow Springs Road (view NW) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_31046a.jpg)
Approaching Willow Springs Road (view W) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_31047a.jpg)
Scenic Loop Road at Willow Springs Road (view W) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_31048a.jpg)
Sweeping curve past the intersection (view S) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30924a.jpg)
Descending along Red Rock Wash (view S) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30925a.jpg)
Seems unreasonable, but they cut the speed limit to 15 mph here |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_32920a.jpg)
Approaching Ice Box Canyon Trailhead sign (view SE) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_32921a.jpg)
Ice Box Canyon Trailhead sign (view SE) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_32922a.jpg)
Ice Box Canyon Trailhead sign (view SE) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30927a.jpg)
Ice Box Canyon Trailhead Trailhead, both sides of the road (view SE) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30928a.jpg)
Mile Marker 8 (view SE) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30929a.jpg)
It is a long way before they put the speed limit back to 35 mph |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30930a.jpg)
Long view towards Blue Diamond Hill (view SE) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_31049a.jpg)
Approaching bridge over Red Rock Wash (view S) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_31050a.jpg)
Bridge over Red Rock Wash (view SW) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/IMG_38458a.jpg)
Historic Photo: Crossing Red Rock Wash before the bridge (view SW) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/IMG_49843a.jpg)
Historic Photo: Stranded van swept away when water rose higher |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30931a.jpg)
Climbing out of Red Rock Wash (view SE) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30932a.jpg)
Long, straight road across open desert flats (view E) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30933a.jpg)
Approaching turnoff to Red Rock Wash Overlook, on the left |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_33800a.jpg) Red Rock Wash Overlook sign (view NE) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_33801a.jpg)
Red Rock Wash Overlook sign (view NE) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30935a.jpg)
Scenic Loop Road at Red Rock Wash Overlook Road (view NE) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30936a.jpg)
Entrance to Red Rock Wash Overlook (view N from Scenic Loop Rd) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30937a.jpg)
Exit from Red Rock Wash Overlook (view N from Scenic Loop Rd) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30938a.jpg)
Long, straight road; Calico Hills on the left (view E) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30939a.jpg)
Mile Marker 9 (view SE) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30940a.jpg)
Scenic Fire burned this area in 2006 (view SE) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_31051a.jpg)
Curving back towards the Red Rock Cliffs (view SW) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_31052a.jpg)
Watch for horses crossing the road (view NW) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_31053a.jpg)
Curving to parallel the escarpment (view W) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_31054a.jpg)
Running along the base of the escarpment (view S) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_31055a.jpg)
Mile Marker 10 (view S) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_31056a.jpg)
Long and straight (view S) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_31057a.jpg)
Scenic Loop Road approaching Pine Creek Trailhead (view S) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_31058a.jpg)
Scenic Loop Road approaching Pine Creek Trailhead sign (view S) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_31588a.jpg)
Pine Creek Canyon Trailhead sign (view S) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_31059a.jpg)
Scenic Loop Road at Pine Creek Trailhead access road (view S) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_31062a.jpg)
Descending into Pine Creek Wash (view SE) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30941a.jpg)
Sign: no parking in this area (view SE) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30942a.jpg)
Boulders block improper parking area (view SE) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30943a.jpg)
Between the Scenic Fire (left) and Pine Creek Wash (right; view SE) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/SX280_01803a.jpg)
Historical sign: info about the Scenic Fire (view NE) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30944a.jpg)
Mile Marker 11 (view SE) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30945a.jpg)
Wide open desert flats (view SE towards Blue Diamond Hill) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30946a.jpg)
Watch for water across the road (view SE) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30947a.jpg)
Approaching Pine Creek Wash crossing (view S) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_31596a.jpg)
Approaching Pine Creek Wash crossing (view S) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_31597a.jpg)
Crossing Pine Creek Wash (view S) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30948a.jpg)
Approaching Oak Creek Canyon Road (view SE) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_31600a.jpg)
Sign: Oak Creek Canyon Road (view SE) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30949a.jpg)
Scenic Loop Road at Oak Creek Canyon Road (view SE) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30950a.jpg)
Long and straight across desert flats (view E) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30951a.jpg)
Mile Marker 12 (view E) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30952a.jpg)
Broad, sweeping curve right (view S) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30953a.jpg)
Slow to 15 mph again (view S) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30954a.jpg)
Slow to 5 mph! (view S) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30955a.jpg)
Left- and right-turn lanes at the exit onto W. Charleston Blvd) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30956a.jpg)
Approaching the end of the Scenic Loop Road (view E) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30957a.jpg)
Tire spikes - don't back up (view E) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30958a.jpg)
Tire spikes - don't back up (down) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_32924a.jpg)
Sign: various travel options (view SE) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_32925a.jpg)
Sign: various travel options (view SE) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_30959a.jpg)
Scenic Loop Road at West Charleston Blvd (view E) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_32926a.jpg)
At stop sign: directional sign across West Charleston Blvd (view E) |
![Scenic Loop Road](p-sl/S120_32927a.jpg)
At stop sign: directional sign across West Charleston Blvd (view E) |