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Guardsman Pass Scenic Backway

1845 E Cedar Trails Way, Park City, UT
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Ranked #10 of 28 attractions in Park City
Type: Scenic Drives
Most recent review
- May 7, 2013
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Salt Lake City, Utah
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12 reviews 12 reviews
3 attraction reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Anytime year-round you want to visit, it's a great way to get back to nature. However, Fall is by far the best time of year, as there are multiple types of vegetation, and so many different different fall colors.

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san diego
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2013

I love doing this drive in the peak of fall foliage; usually late September or early October. The scenery reminds me of the opening scene in The sound of music where Julie Andrews is twirling in a mountain meadow. It is really spectacular up here. You can turn left and head into Heber and Midway or turn right and end... More

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Utah
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34 reviews 34 reviews
7 attraction reviews
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 9, 2013

Take this route in the fall when the colors are at their peak. Go slowly and take your time. Avoid tailgating the vehicle ahead of you, or you will just end up eating a lot of road dust and seeing less.

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Rising Sun, Maryland
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30 reviews 30 reviews
15 attraction reviews
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2013

I wish I had more time to 'meander' more up there. Breathtakingly beautiful! The fall yellows on the Aspens, the deer, I was in awe in the drive.

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Park City
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24 reviews 24 reviews
7 attraction reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 8, 2013

This is a gorgeous drive. It's closed during the winter and spring, and you can't get very far during those seasons. But every time someone visits in the summer, I take them up there. You don't need 4-wheel drive to get to a view. You need 4WD if you want to drive the whole pass (between Park City and Big... More

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Salt Lake City, Utah
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27 reviews 27 reviews
10 attraction reviews
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 30, 2012

When the pass is open we enjoy taking this route into the Deer Valley area and Park City. You have amazing views of mountains, valleys and creeks. I sometimes have a little vertigo in places because of the steep drop offs - but it is well worth it!

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Salt Lake City, Utah
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 12, 2012

You'll need a 4-wheel vehicle or travel carefully. Even in the early summer, there's snow-a-plenty on the ground. The views are fantastic, so remember your camera.

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