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THE GREAT OUTDOORS

A waterfall spilling down a cliff.

SCENIC SPOTS

Two young children playing in a splash pad at a city park.

CITY PARKS

A view of a lake reflecting the mountains and sky.

SCENIC DRIVES

Four young adults riding bikes on a trail surrounded by trees and foliage.

HIKING/BIKING

A lake near Provo where peouple can go fishing.

FISHING

A person riding a skateboard in a skate park near Provo.

SKATE PARKS

A large pink flower and two smaller yellow flowers that can be found in gardens near Provo.

GARDENS

A red rental canoe floating next to a dock near Provo.

RENTALS

A tree with branches overhanging a river.

RESOURCES

Free Entrance Days at Utah's National Parks
National Parks Service

Free entrance days usually take place on the following holidays:
Martin Luther King Jr. day
The first day of National Park Week
Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act
National Park Service Birthday
National Public Lands Day
Veterans Day

SCENIC SPOTS

BRIDAL VEIL FALLS

The Bridal Veil Falls waterfall located in Provo Canyon.     

Approximately 2 ½ miles up Provo Canyon (Hwy 189) on the right side.

Look for Bridal Veil Falls signs for when to exit highway.

Getting to Provo Canyon: Both 800 North in Orem (heading east) and University Ave in Provo (heading north) merge into Hwy 189 (Provo Canyon).

CASCADE SPRINGS

Cascade Springs in American Fork Canyon.


From American Fork Canyon (Hwy 92) take Forest Road 114 to Cascade Springs.

DEER CREEK STATE PARK

Deer Creek Reservoir in Provo Canyon with snow covered mountains behind.


Provo Canyon (Hwy 189)

PAYSON LAKES
The dark outline of trees at dusk reflect into the one of the Payson Lakes near Provo.


Nebo Scenic Byway

SALEM PONDS

Three ducks swiming in one of the Salem Ponds.

Near Main Street, Salem

UTAH LAKE STATE PARK

The shoreline of Utah Lake with mountains in the background.

Utah Lake State Park
4400 West Center Street, Provo

     

     

SCENIC DRIVES

Alpine Scenic Loop

Go Heber Valley Guide

Utah Valley Visitors Center Guide

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Service Guide

Route 1: I-15 Exit 284 east on Hwy 92 which goes straight to the canyon.

Route 2: I-15 Exit 275 east. Follow the road as it curves right and becomes Center Street. Turn left 100 East (UT-146) and follow it to American Fork Canyon.

American Fork Canyon to Provo Canyon Drive

Utah Valley Visitors Center Guide

Route 1: From American Fork Canyon (Hwy 92) follow the Alpine Loop to Provo Canyon (Hwy 182). 

Route 2: From Provo Canyon (Hwy 182) take the Hwy 92 exit and follow the Alpine Loop to American Fork Canyon. 

Cascade Springs Scenic Highway

Go Heber Valley Guide

Utah Valley Visitors Center Guide

Route: From American Fork Canyon (Hwy 92) take Forest Road 114 to Cascade Springs.

Nebo Loop Scenic Byway

Utah Valley Visitors Center Guide


America's Byways Guide


Route: I-15 Exit 250 (Payson Main Street). Turn left onto Payson Main Street (UT-77). Travel south until Main Street intersects with 100 North (UT-198). Turn left and travel east to 600 East, then turn right on 600 East. Continue south to the entrance of Payson Canyon and the beginning of the Nebo Loop Scenic Byway.

Provo Canyon Scenic Byway

Go Heber Valley Guide

Utah Valley Visitors Center Guide

Route: From 800 North in Orem or University Ave in Provo, follow the road to Hwy 189 which ends in Heber City.

 

HIKING/BIKING

BATTLE CREEK CANYON FALLS

A portion of the Battle Creek Falls trail, with a steep grassy slope on the left, trees on the right, and a mountain in the background.

Battle Creek Falls

Follow 200 South, Pleasant Grove, to the Kiwanis Park. The trail starts in the parking lot.

BENNIE CREEK TRAIL

Bennie Creek flowing next to a road with trees and foliage on all sides.

Bennie Creek Trail

BIG SPRINGS TRAIL

A narrow stretch of the Big Springs Trail passes through dense trees.

Big Springs Trail

Accessed at the parking lot at Big Springs Park. Take South Fork Road in Provo Canyon (Hwy 189) to Big Springs Park

BONNEVILLE SHORELINE TRAIL

A trailhead sign for the Bonneville Shorline Trail in front of a mountain.

The Bonneville Shoreline Trail is a state-wide trail system that is designed to run the length of the foothills of the Wasatch Front from Nephi to Cache Valley. There are several points of access in Utah County for this trail.

CASCADE SADDLE TRAIL

A sign post giving directions on the Cascade Saddle Trail. Green foliage is in the background.

The Cascade Saddle Trailhead is the same as the Big Springs Trailhead.  The two trails are accessed at the upper parking lot of Big Springs Park, and they split after crossing a footbridge.

CASCADE SPRINGS NATURE TRAIL

A boardwalk section of the Cascade Springs Nature Trail cuts through tall grass, with trees and other foliage in the background.

Cascade Springs Nature Trail

From American Fork Canyon (Hwy 92) take Forest Road 114 to Cascade Springs.

DRY CANYON TRAIL

A stretch of the Dry Canyon Trail overlooking Utah Valley.

Take 2000 North to Dry Canyon Drive, Orem, which turns into a dirt road. Park at the mouth of the canyon.

DRY CREEK CANYON TRAIL

A view of Dry Creek Canyon and Utah Valley shown from the Dry Creek Canyon Trail

Trail begins at the end of Grove Drive, Alpine.

FIFTH WATER TRAIL

A pool of water on the Fith Water Trail.

Fifth Water Trail

From Spanish Fork Canyon take the road to Diamond Fork Canyon.

FIVE SENSES NATURE TRAIL

A bridge crossing a creek with trees scattered around on the Five Senses Nature Trail.

Near Timpanogos Cave Visitor Center

American Fork Canyon (Hwy 92)

GENEVA ROAD TRAILHEAD

An asphault trail with trees to the left and right as seen from the Geneva Road Trailhead.

Starts at 350 North Geneva Road (2050 West), Provo.

GREAT WESTERN TRAIL

A large brown sign on the Great Western Trail.

Great Western Trail

3000 miles of trails from Canada to Mexico. There are several points of access in Utah County for this trail.

GROVE CREEK TRAIL

A view of Utah Lake and Utah Valley from the Grove Creek Trail in Pleasnt Grove.

Grove Creek Trail

The trail starts in the parking lot at the end of Grove Creek Drive, Pleasant Grove.

HOBBLE CREEK TRAIL

A portion of the asphalt Hobble Creek Trail with trees on either side.

Hobble Creek Trail

LAKEVIEW PARKWAY TRAIL


The Lakeview Parkway Trail with snow on either side. Utah County mountains are in the background.

Lakeview Parkway Trail

The 3.7 mile-long Lakeview Parkway and Trail that runs parallel to the road on its south side stretches from I-15 to the Provo Municipal Airport and has access points at 1860 South (via the walkway that crosses at I-15 from the East Bay Technology Park), 500 West, 1100 West, and 3110 West near the airport.

MOUNT TIMPANOGOS TRAILA steep portion of the Mount Timpanogos Trail with trees and greenery on the slopes of either side.

Aspen Grove Trailhead: From the North Fork of Provo Canyon (Hwy 189) past Sundance. The trailhead starts in the parking lot just past the Ranger Fee station.

Timpooneke Trailhead: South Fork of American Fork Canyon (Hwy 92) to Timpooneke Campground.

MURDOCK CANAL TRAIL


The asphalt Murdock Canal Trail winding through a Utah County suburb.

Murdock Canal Trail

PROVO RIVER TRAIL

A section of the Provo River Trail in Provo Canyon with cliffs to the left and tall trees to the right.

Provo River Trail

The Provo River Parkway Trail is a nine-mile section of trail that begins at Utah Lake State Park and winds along the Provo River for five miles and then along University Avenue to the mouth of Provo Canyon (Hwy 189).

ROCK CANYON TRAIL

The Rock Canyon Trail with foliage and rocky cliffs on either side.

The trail starts in the parking lot at 2300 North 1450 East, Provo.

SLATE CANYON TRAIL


A view of a rock covered mountain as seen from the Slate Canyon Trail.

Slate Canyon Trail

STEWART FALLS TRAIL

The Stewart Falls waterfall on the Stewart Falls Trail with rock cliffs and vegetation.

Stewart Falls Trail

Aspen Grove Trailhead: Take the North Fork of Provo Canyon (Hwy 189) past Sundance. The trailhead starts in the parking lot just after the Ranger Fee station.

Sundance Trailhead: There is also another trailhead starting in the Sundance Resort parking lot.

SUNDANCE TRAILS

A mountain with patches of snow and a grassy meadow below as seen from one of the Sundance Trails.

Hiking and Biking at Sundance Resort

Take the North Fork of Provo Canyon (Hwy 189).

TIBBLE FORK TRAIL

A mountain with an evergreen covered hill in front of it and a green meadow below that, as seen on the Tibble Fork Trail.

American Fork Canyon (Hwy 92) Take the North Fork to Tibble Creek Reservoir. The trail begins on the mountain side across the reservoir. The trails goes to the summit of the Alpine Loop road.

TIMPOONEKE TRAIL TO SCOUT FALLS

The Scout Falls waterfall surrounded by foliage at the end of the Timpooneke Trail.

Take the South Fork of American Fork Canyon (Hwy 92) to Timpooneke Campground.

Y MOUNT TRAIL TO THE "Y"

The Y Mount Mountain where the Y Mount Trail to the "Y" is.

Drive towards the mountains (east) on 820 North, Provo. Turn right when you get to Terrace Drive (the last right you can take) and that road will take you up to the Y Mountain trailhead parking lot.

FISHING

Spring Lake Trout Farm
3409 West 12300 South, Payson

Community Fishing Program
Highland Glen
Vivian Park Pond
Spring Lake
Manilla Park Pond
Salem Pond
Pole Canyon Pond
Canyon View Park Pond
Spanish Oaks Reservoir
Bartholomew Family Park Pond

    

SKATE PARKS

American Fork Skate Park
Greenwood Park
500 South 200 East, American Fork

Provo Rec Center Skatepark
222 West 500 North, Provo 

Orem Skate Park
1200 West 300 North, Orem

Payson Skate Park
655 South Main Street, Payson

Provo Skate Park
Fort Utah Park
200 North Geneva Road, Provo

Spanish Fork Skate Park
491 South 600 East, Spanish Fork

Springville Skate Park
200 South 700 East, Springville

    

GARDENS

Hidden Garden Benefit Tour 
June 25 - 26, 2021
Utah County

Red Butte Botanical Gardens
300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City

International Peace Gardens
Jordan Park
1000 South 900 West, Salt Lake City

Temple Square Garden Tours
50 East South Temple, Salt Lake City

Utah Botanical Center
725 South Sego Lily Drive, Kaysville

Wasatch Community Gardens
345 East 400 South, Salt Lake City

RENTALS

BYU Outdoors Unlimited
2201 N Canyon Rd, Provo

CLAS Ropes Canoe Rentals
3606 West Center Street, Provo

High Country Adventure
3702 East Provo Canyon Rd, Provo

Mad Dog Cycles
350 North Orem Blvd, Orem

Sundance Mountain Outfitters
Sundance Resort, Provo Canyon

Utah Valley Llama Tours and Rentals
8628 S State Rd, Spanish Fork