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id: "13831"
name: "Energy Loop: Huntington and Eccles Canyons National Scenic Byway"
distance: "85.9"
duration: 1.5 hours to drive or a day to visit the byway.
description: "The Energy Loop: Huntington and Eccles Canyons National Scenic Byway winds across the Manti-La Sal National Forest, rising up to 10,000 feet above sea level. Explore the rich history of industrial development as you view coal mining operations, historic mining towns, and coal-fired power plants. Nearby Sanpete Valley contains some of the best-preserved Mormon Pioneer settlements in existence."
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websites:
  - url: https://nsbfoundation.com/nb/the-energy-loop-huntington-eccles-canyons-scenic-byway/
    name: National Scenic Byway Association
  - url: https://www.thearmchairexplorer.com/utah/the-energy-loop.php
    name: The Armchair Explorer
  - url: https://www.utah.com/things-to-do/scenic-drives/huntington-canyon-scenic-drive/
    name: Utah.com Travel Site
attractions:
  - url: https://www.fs.usda.gov/mantilasal/
    name: Manti-La Sal National Forest
designations:
  - National Scenic Byway
  - National Forest Scenic Byway
  - Utah State Scenic Byway
states:
  - UT
includes:
  - "2011"
  - "2010"
ll:
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  - 39.6763690001294
bounds:
  - - -111.44096399988854
    - 39.33430900006044
  - - -110.96468400026623
    - 39.86468899979769

---

The Energy Loop: Huntington and Eccles Canyons National Scenic Byway winds across the Manti-La Sal National Forest, rising up to 10,000 feet above sea level. Explore the rich history of industrial development as you view coal mining operations, historic mining towns, and coal-fired power plants. Nearby Sanpete Valley contains some of the best-preserved Mormon Pioneer settlements in existence.