Hiking Hiking in Utah Valley is one of the best ways to enjoy the outdoors and appreciate mountain beauty. With trails for all people, ranging from easy walks to challenging climbs up mountain tops.
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Stewart Falls - this is an easy to moderate hike, 3.5 miles roundtrip, trailhead is at Aspen Grove or Sundance Mountain Resort off of Alpine Loop road Grotto Falls - this is an easy .6 mile, trailhead is off of the Nebo Loop road Rock Canyon Trail - this moderate hike leads to unique rock formations, crosses bridges and passes a few caves. Trailhead is at Rock Canyon Parking in Provo. Timpooneke Trail - this is a challenging 15 mile hike that takes you near the top of one of the highest peaks in Utah on Mount Timpanogos. Trailheads are at Aspen Grove and Timpooneke Trail
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Sweet tooths, foodies, and picky eaters are all at home in Utah Valley where exotic foods, local eats, and unique dining experiences abound. Satisfy your cravings and hunger pangs with Utah Valley’s wide variety of food experiences.
Utah Valley is known for its picturesque mountains and friendly culture. Anyone, from adventure and nature lovers to entertainment seekers, can find their happy in Utah Valley. Each city holds something unique and exciting for all to explore.
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Discover the lost world of dinosaurs at the Thanksgiving Point Museum of Ancient Life. Take a stroll through the beautiful 55-acre Ashton Gardens or enjoy a hayride through Farm Country. See over a thousand butterflies from around the world at the Butterfly Biosphere, plus many other insects. Choose from more than 400 interactive experiences at the Museum of Natural Curiosity.
Some of the most spectacular and beautiful vistas you’ll ever experience are easily accessed by taking any, or all, of Utah Valley’s seasonal scenic drives, which include Hobble Creek, Spanish Fork, American Fork, Payson and Provo Canyons. Each route offers a variety of unlimited recreational opportunities.
Utah Valley’s canyons, conveniently located just minutes off I-15, offer freshwater lakes, sparkling streams and hundreds of miles of trails. World-class rock climbing can be found in Spanish Fork, Provo, Rock and American Fork Canyons. Experience a day of rafting, kayaking or fly fishing on Provo River’s pristine waters, or take a ride through the Wasatch Mountains on the historic Heber Valley Railroad.
More information • Thanksgiving Point Golf Club • Gift shops • Mammoth Screen Theatre • Restaurants • Seasonal Events
Sundance Mountain Resort Sundance Mountain Resort, open all four seasons, offers some of the finest terrain on earth for skiers, snowboarders, mountain bikers, hikers and horseback riders alike, as well as world-class guided fly fishing. Plus, the Spa at Sundance is a nature-inspired eco-spa where natural surroundings provide a complete wellness menu to restore peaceful inner balance. Guest accommodations are a collection of mountain suites and homes nestled against Mt. Timpanogos. Dining at Sundance is simply pleasurable; Sundance chefs use only the freshest ingredients available and local organic produce, if possible, when creating your entrée.
More Information • Ski and snowboard lessons available • Full-service rental facility for winter and summer sports • Sundance Zip Tour boasting over 2,100 feet of vertical drop • Bluebird Cafe Series, Sundance Summer Theatre, Sundance Resort Author Series • Art Studios • Meeting venues for groups, weddings, etc • Foundry Grill • The Tree Room
More Information • Alpine Loop Scenic Backway — 20-mile thoroughfare through lush vegetation and thick groves of aspen trees. Recreation fee required. • Hobble Creek Canyon — Begins in Springville and then loops to Strawberry Reservoir and back to Hwy 89. Southeast of Spanish Fork, this route offers an excellent tour of the Southern Wasatch Range. Along the way are campgrounds, a golf course, picnic areas and a portion of the Great Western Trail. Parts of the route are unpaved and should be traveled cautiously by a four-wheel-drive vehicle. • Nebo Loop National Scenic Byway — One of America’s National Scenic Byways, this route winds 32 miles up 11,928-foot Mt. Nebo, Utah Valley’s highest mountain. Incredible overlooks offer spectacular vistas of communities below. • Provo Canyon Scenic Byway — 28-mile byway from Provo to Heber Valley offering views of stunning rock walls, Bridal Veil Falls and one of the world’s premier blue ribbon fly-fishing rivers.
More Information • Mount Timpanogos can be summited from the Timpooneke Trail. • Provo River Parkway trail parallels the Provo River beginning at Utah Lake and ending at Vivian Park, with easy access points along the way.
Timpanogos Cave Explore the amazing wonders of Timpanogos Cave National Monument on a guided tour. You’ll learn about formations and features of the cave, like the famous stalactite, “The Great Heart of Timpanogos.” After your cave journey, enjoy the canyon by driving the Alpine Loop, where you’ll find trails, Cascade Springs and, if you’re lucky, a moose and other wildlife.
More Information • Timpanogos Cave Junior Ranger Program teaches children about the natural and cultural history of the monument and canyon. • Introduction to Caving Tour for teenagers and adults teaches the
Outdoor Recreation Nestled at the base of the majestic Wasatch Range of the Rockies, Utah Valley offers things to see and do for every imagination. Each season brings a new personality and recreational variety offering a world of outdoor recreation - from hiking trails and biking to off-the-beaten-track adventures. And best of all, there’s no end. In Utah Valley, the outdoor fun lasts all year long.
More Information • State, local parks and the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest provide a myriad of outdoor activities and camping. • Among the natural beauty of the surrounding mountains you might spot bighorn sheep, mountain goats, deer, elk or moose. • Rock climbing in American Fork Canyon has become a sportclimber’s paradise while Rock Canyon is a local favorite. • Waterfalls are an unexpected natural treat most are within a short hike through aspen groves and across wildflower meadows.
Museums, Art and Heritage Dig into the nation’s largest collection of dinosaur specimens at Thanksgiving Point’s Museum of Ancient Life. Experience 80 intricate stained glass windows at Utah Valley University’s Roots of Knowledge. Visit Utah’s oldest art museum, the Springville Museum of Art. Travel back in time at Camp Floyd State Park Museum where you’ll learn Utah’s role in the Civil War and Pony Express.
More Information • Brigham Young University Museum of Art offers a permanent collection of more than 17,000 pieces and hosts a diverse array of traveling exhibitions each year. • The Covey Center for the Arts, located in downtown Provo, offers a comprehensive variety of artistic events. • The SCERA Center for the Arts offers outdoor theater performances, art gallery exhibits, feature films, a museum and more. • Noorda Center for Performing Arts at Utah Valley University brings world-class arts and entertainment experiences for all to enjoy.
With so many fun things to do, extend your stay by a few extra days. For a complete listing of events and activities, visit UtahValley.com