Utah State Route 63 (SR-63) is a state highway in the U.S. state of Utah. Just 2.63 miles (4.23 km) long, it serves as a connection between Utah State Route 12 (a scenic byway) and Bryce Canyon National Park.

State Route 63 marker
State Route 63
Map
SR 63 highlighted in red
Route information
Maintained by UDOT
Length2.630 mi[1] (4.233 km)
Existed1975[2]–present
Major junctions
South endNorth boundary of Bryce Canyon National Park
North end SR-12 at Tropic Junction
Location
CountryUnited States
StateUtah
Highway system
  • Utah State Highway System
SR-62 SR-64

Route description

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SR-63 approaching its terminus at SR-12

Starting from the northern edge of Bryce Canyon National Park, the route runs northward, passing a view area, and exiting Dixie National Forest within the first mile. It continues north until its terminus at the intersection with SR-12 less than two miles later.

 
Bryce Canyon National Park entrance near South terminus of SR-63

History

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Previous designation

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This route number was originally in use from 1931 – 1971 as a route from Salina to Scipio. The route number was withdrawn when this route was transferred to SR-26, and subsequently designated as part of US-50.

Current designation

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Utah State Route 12 originally had a short spur serving Bryce Canyon. This spur was split off into a distinct highway, SR-63, in 1975.[2]

Major intersections

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The entire route is in Garfield County.

Locationmi[1]kmDestinationsNotes
0.0000.000North boundary of Bryce Canyon National ParkSouthern terminus
0.4940.795View area
Tropic Junction2.6304.233  SR-12Northern terminus
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

References

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  1. ^ a b "State Route 63 Highway reference". Utah Department of Transportation. Retrieved 2009-07-08.
  2. ^ a b "State Route 63 Resolutions". Utah Department of Transportation. November 2008. Retrieved 2009-07-08.