Loop returning through Cascade Springs is 80 miles.Īverage Drive Time: 2.5 to 3.5 hours. Must purchase a 3-day National Forest Pass that is also valid for the Mirror Lake Highway.ĭistance: Out-and-back from Park City is 87 miles. Although paved, trailers are not recommended because of the steep grade and narrow curves.Īccess: Open late May to late October. If returning via Cascade Springs, the road turns to gravel where you'll travel 7.5 miles back down to Midway, where you can return to Park City. You will see Sundance Resort after 3 miles, Mountain Timpanogos, and through American Fork Canyon. Turn right onto UT-92 (Alpine Loop Scenic Byway). Sites accessible from the highway include Robert Redford's Sundance Resort, Timpanogos Cave National Monument, and Cascade Springs.ĭirections: From Heber, drive on US-189 for 14 miles. The paved road winds through aspen groves to the summit (elevation 8,000 ft.) where there are stunning views of Mount Timpanogos, Utah’s second tallest mountain (elevation 11,752 ft.), and is an incredible place to go as the fall colors start to peak. This is one of the most scenic drives in the Uinta Wasatch-Cache National Forest, connecting Provo Canyon and American Fork Canyon. There is an easy 1.4 mile paved out and back trail.ĭirections: From Heber, drive on US-189 for 17 miles until you see parking lot for Bridal Veil Falls on your left.Īccess: Trail and parking April to October.ĭistance: 38 miles from Park City to Bridal Veil Falls. BRIDAL VEIL FALLS TRAILįrom the road you can see this 607-foot waterfall flowing over a series of steep drops. Drive for 14 miles on US-40 through downtown Heber and turn right onto US-189. Turn right onto US-40 East towards Heber. Provo Canyon connects Heber City to Provo and is the starting point for several attractions including Bridal Veil Falls, Sundance Resort, Timpanogos Cave National Monument, and Cascade Springs.ĭirections:Drive east on UT-248 toward Kamas. This pass is also valid for the Alpine Loop.ĭistance: 48 miles one-way from Park City to Mirror Lake. Must purchase a 3-day National Forest Pass to park and use facilities. The best time to drive it is late May to late October. Return the same way or continue to Evanston, WY and return via I-80 westbound.Īccess: Closed in the winter. Drive 32 miles along the highway to Mirror Lake. Drive 2 blocks then turn right onto UT-150 (Scenic Byway). Turn left at the intersection of UT-248 and UT-32. There are no retail services within the forest area, so it's best to shop and gas up before you begin your drive.ĭirections: Take UT-248 east from Park City towards Kamas for 16 miles. Many small lakes, waterfalls, camping sites, and hiking trails are along this beautiful route. ![]() One of the most popular mountain routes in the state, Mirror Lake Scenic Byway cuts through Utah's highest mountain range from the town of Kamas up into the Uinta-Wasatch Cache National Forest before descending to placid Mirror Lake. ![]()
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