From Forest Gumption Point to Antelope Canyon: Road Trippin on US-Route-163

"Forrest Gump Road" is the popular name of US Route 163. "Forrest Gumption Point" is the point where Forrest Gump decided to stop running.

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One of the most iconic & stunning roads in the US, particularly in the Southwest, is US Route 163.

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US Route 163 is a National Scenic Byway that runs through Monument Valley, famous for its mesas & buttes.

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Many movies & commercials have featured US Route 163. There are more road trip options than just Route 66 in the Southwest.

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Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend should be explored by visitors to the Navajo Nation.

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Built in 1970, the Scenic Byway 163 is 65.7 Miles (105.8 km) long. The stunning Monument Valley, with its old west desert scenery & red rock spires, is traversed by Route 163.

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You have to plan about 3 hours to complete the drive, with extra time for side trips & photo stops

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Trail of the Ancients, which explores the archeology & cultural history of the Native American peoples of the Southwest, is a part of US Route 163.

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The name of the road is unusual, as it should have been a spur of US-63. The length of the highway in Arizona, designated as a scenic route, is 18 miles (29 kilometers).

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The "Forrest Gump Road" cuts through the heart of Monument Valley & has elevation changes, sharp curves, "S" curves, twists, & long sweepers.

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