Utah State Route 63
# 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.

## Route description

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.

## 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 The route number was withdrawn when this route was transferred to SR-26, and subsequently designated as part of US-50.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

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.

## Major intersections

The entire route is in Garfield County.

| Location | mi | km | Destinations | Notes |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| ​ | 0.000 | 0.000 | North boundary of Bryce Canyon National Park | Southern terminus |
| ​ | 0.494 | 0.795 | View area | |
| Tropic Junction | 2.630 | 4.233 | SR-12 | Northern terminus |
| 1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi |||||
