Just 2.63 miles (4.23 km) long, it serves as a connection between Utah State Route 12 (a scenic byway) and Bryce Canyon National Park.

Starting from the northern edge of Bryce Canyon National Park, the route runs northward, passing a view area, and exiting Dixie National Forest within the first mile.

It continues north until its terminus at the intersection with SR-12 less than two miles later.

Utah State Route 12 originally had a short spur serving Bryce Canyon.

[2] The entire route is in Garfield County.