Welcome
The landscape through which Utah State Route 18 winds sits atop and within some of the most unique geological features in the world, and encompassing some of the most bio-diverse ecosystems in the entire state of Utah. The area is both visually stunning and environmentally significant. The SR-18 Scenic Resource Coalition is a grass-roots organization focused on conserving public lands adjacent to SR-18 for the benefit of future generations. These lands have tremendous educational, environmental, recreational, and rural-agrarian value, while serving as recharge zones for aquifers vital to Southwestern Washington County and the State of Utah.
Recent attempts to gain Bureau of Land Management approval for an industrial-size utility complex encompassing 1000’s of acres on federal land within this area demonstrates the need to proactively protect the land from development that would threaten critical natural resources, the beauty and integrity of local habitats, the ability of the public to access and enjoy these public lands, and the rich local history and heritage of the area.
Veyo Volcano and Pine Valley Mountains from the Vortex.
SR-18 Scenic Byway Milepost Attractions
View a list of local attractions along the Utah State Highway 18 corridor from the Chuckwalla Trailhead in St. George to Enterprise, Utah along the Utah State Route 18 Scenic Byway corridor.
View State Route 18 local attractions .PDF along the proposed Scenic Byway corridor.
Petrified Sand Dunes in Snow Canyon State Park.
Initiatives
Utah State Route 18 Scenic Byway
Help us establish Utah State Route 18 as a Scenic Byway to help protect the surrounding wildlands, natural beauty, and local history and heritage for generations to come.
Laccolith Trail - Pine Valley Mountains
Help us establish a new day-use and overnight-use non-motorized trail from SR-18 to the Western base of the Pine Mountain Laccolith.
Sign the petition to establish Utah State Route 18 as a Scenic Byway
We are seeking petition signatures from local residents in support of establishing Utah State Route 18 as a designated Scenic Byway.
This would protect the unique features, habitats, and stunning vistas of public lands adjacent to Utah State Route 18 from the Chuckwalla Trail Head to Enterprise.
Help support the establishment of the Laccolith Trail in Pine Valley Mountains
The Pine Valley Mountains comprise one of the longest laccolith mountain ranges in the world.
We are trying to establish a new non-motorized trail from SR-18 to the Western base of the Pine Mountain Laccolith. From this vantage point you will be able to see the exposed laccolith up close.