Utah Fall Colors
Nebo Loop
Enjoy the grandeur of Fall in Utah Valley on scenic drives or hikes that envelope you with our warm & vibrant quaking aspens, native maples, and many more...
Mid-September is typically the height of the season’s fall colors in Utah Valley, although views of the fall foliage remain well into October. Some roads close for the season around the end of November depending on weather.
Nebo Loop Scenic Byway
This Scenic Byway offers breathtaking views of the Wasatch Range and 11,877-foot Mt. Nebo, its tallest mountain. On your drive you will see flat bottomlands, high-alpine conifers, red rock formations, gray sandstone cliffs and salt flats all in the same day's drive. Devil's Kitchen, Walker Flat and Mt. Nebo Wilderness are some of the sights. Length is 37 miles and an hour to drive one-way. There are no fees to drive through.
Alpine Loop Scenic Backway
Alpine Loop
The Uinta National Forest's Alpine Scenic Loop begins at the mouth of American Fork Canyon on SR-92 at 5,000 feet and follows the canyon to its crest at 8,000 feet. From the summit, the road winds down toward Provo Canyon and US-189. This Backway is 24 miles long. From Salt Lake City: Take Interstate 15 south (just after the point of the mountain) to Exit 284 (Highland/Alpine) and travel East, this will take you directly into the American Fork Canyon/Alpine Loop. Lush vegetation characterizes this route. At the summit of American Fork Canyon, vistas of Mt. Timpanogos are visible through impressive aspen groves. Campgrounds and picnic areas are numerous. This Loop also provides access to Timpanogos Cave National Monument and Sundance Ski and Summer Resort. Trails lead from the road into the Mt. Timpanogos and Lone Peak Wilderness Areas. This Backway is a particularly popular autumn drive. From Provo: Take University Ave and travel North to Provo Canyon. Approximately 12 miles will make a left turn shortly after the tunnel, on HWY 92, which will take you also to Sundance. Plan one hour for travel time. The Alpine Loop is paved, two land road. Because of the steep grade and narrow curves, pulling trailers is prohibited. The road is closed in the winter due to snow, but is available for snowmobile travel.