Fodor's Expert Review Larb Hollow Overlook

The arresting 35-mile drive along Highway 12 from Boulder to Torrey climbs high up through the evergreen-dotted mountains of Dixie National Forest and passes a handful of dramatic pullouts where you can stop to stretch your legs, dine alfresco at a picnic table, and soak up the eye-popping easterly views of Capitol Reef and Escalante. Interpretive signs discuss the area's history and show the names of mountain peaks and geological features in the distance. At around 9,000 feet in elevation and offering restrooms and plenty of parking, Larb Hollow is one of the most inviting of these overlooks. Homestead and Wildcat Rest Area are other scenic options.