Short day trip drives Heber City Utah
Staying at Heber city Utah for only a couple of days in May. Any suggestions for scenic drives in the area that we shouldn't miss? Never been in the area and want to make the most of our short time....
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Twomed wrote:
Heber Creeper steam train still running??
The Heber Creeper is still running though only with the enclosed cars.
I'll second the recommendation of Provo Canyon, Bridal Veil Falls, and the Alpine Loop. You can easily do this in a day. Go down Provo Canyon to Bridal Veil Falls. Then go back up a mile or so to the Alpine Loop which goes north just above Vivian Park. You'll pass Robert Redford's Sundance Resort. Pricey but good food. When you get to the top of the loop, there is a parking lot, restrooms, and a great overlook.
On the other side of the mountain, you'll go down American Fork Canyon. Lots of good picnic sites along the river though it still may be cool in May. Stop at Timpanogos Cave about half way down the canyon. The trail to the cave is a strenuous 1 1/2 mile hike with a gain of 1000 feet. Allow 3 hours going up, the cave tour, and coming back down. If that's too much, walk the nature trail across the street. It's an easy and very pretty walk.
You can stay on that road leaving the canyon all the way to the I-15 freeway. Go south on I-15 to 800 North exit which you can follow east back to Provo Canyon and up to Heber.
Do check to make sure the Alpine Loop is open. Usually opens May 15 but with the lack of snow this year, I suspect it will open earlier. Also, as 4runnerguy mentioned, only do this with a toad or tow vehicle. It gets a little twisty near the top.
Have fun.
Keith
