Utah State Route 63

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
Route information
Defined by Utah Code §72-4-112
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
Highway system
  • State highways in Utah
← SR-62→ SR-64

Route description
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

Previous designation

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 The route number was withdrawn when this route was transferred to SR-26, and subsequently designated as part of US-50.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
See also: Utah State Route 12 § History

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

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