Utah State Route 44
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| Flaming Gorge-Uintas Scenic Byway | ||||
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| Defined by Utah Code §72-4-110 | ||||
| Maintained by UDOT | ||||
| Length: | 27.995 mi (45.054 km) | |||
| Existed: | 1927 – present | |||
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| South end: |
 US-191 at Greendale Junction
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| North end: |
 SR-43 in Manila
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State Route 44 (SR-44) is a state highway in the U.S. state of Utah that runs from US-191 at Greendale Junction, southwest of Dutch John, to SR-43 in Manila. The route spans 27.99 miles (45.05 km) as it straddles the southern and western border of the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, and, along with US-191 is part of the Flaming Gorge-Uintas Scenic Byway.
The highway was established in 1927, originally going from Manila to Greendale Junction and continuing south to Vernal. However, in 1981, the portion from Vernal to Greendale Junction was truncated in order to designate that road a part of US-191.
The route begins at the junction of US-191 on the southern boundary of the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, southwest of Dutch John. From there, the route heads west, continuing to straddle the southern boundary of Flaming Gorge. The highway turns northwest, now fully entering the National Recreation Area. Past Sheep Creek Loop Road, the route begins a more unpredictable path with many twists and turns, though remaining in a general northwest direction. The route continues north, exits Flaming Gorge, and continues north for 4.5 miles (7.2 km) before terminating at SR-43 in Manila.
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