What to Do in Provo: The Great Outdoors

The Great Outdoors

Free Entrance Days at Utah's National Parks

National Parks Service
Click the above link to see the list of Free Entrance days. Those days usually take place on the following holidays:

Martin Luther King Jr. day
the first day of National Park Week
National Park Service Birthday
National Public Lands Day
Veterans Day

Scenic Spots

Bridal Veil Falls
	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
	From American Fork Canyon (Hwy 92) take Forest Road 114 to Cascade Springs.
Deer Creek State Park
	Provo Canyon (Hwy 189)
Payson Lakes
	Nebo Scenic Byway
Provo River
	Provo Canyon (Hwy 89)
Salem Ponds
	Near Main Street Salem, Utah
Utah Lake State Park
	Utah Lake State Park 4400 West Center Street Provo, Utah

City Parks

Springville City Parks

Utah County Parks

Scenic Drives

Alpine Scenic Loop

American Fork Canyon (Hwy 92) to Provo Canyon | Provo Canyon to American Fork Canyon

Route 1:	Take Exit 284 east on Hwy 92 which goes straight to the canyon.
Route 2:	Take Exit 275 east. Follow the road as it curves right and becomes Center Street. Turn left on 100 East (UT-146) and follow it to American Fork Canyon.

Nebo Loop Scenic Byway

Route:

I-15 Exit 250 (1st Payson Exit). 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 National Scenic Byway.

Cascade Springs Scenic Highway

Route:

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

Provo Canyon Scenic Byway

Route:

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

Hiking/Biking

Battle Creek Canyon Falls
	Battle Creek Falls Follow 200 South to the Kiwanis Park. The trail starts in the parking lot. Pleasant Grove, Utah
Bennie Creek Trail
	Bennie Creek Trail Nebo Scenic Byway
Big Springs Trail
	The Big Springs Trailhead is accessed at the parking lot at Big Springs Park. The trail is one of Provo's longest and most beautiful trails extending through Big Springs Canyon and meets up with Rock Canyon Trail. It is accessible to hikers, bicycles, and horses.
Bonneville Shoreline Trail
	Bonneville Shoreline Trail 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
	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 Interpretive Trail
	Cascade Springs Nature Trail From American Fork Canyon (Hwy 92) take Forest Road 114 to Cascade Springs.
Dry Canyon Trail
	Take 2000 North to Dry Canyon Drive which turns into a dirt road. Park at the mouth of the canyon. Orem, Utah
Dry Creek Canyon Trail
	Dry Creek Canyon Alpine, Utah Trail begins at the end of Grove Drive.
Fifth Water Trail
	Fifth Water Trail From Spanish Fork Canyon take the road to Diamond Fork Canyon.
Five Senses Nature Trail
	Near Timpanogos Cave Visitor Center American Fork Canyon (Hwy 92)
Geneva Road Trailhead
	Starts at 350 North Geneva Road (2050 West) Provo, Utah
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.
Grotto Trail
	Grotto Trail Nebo Scenic Byway
Grove Creek Trail
	Grove Creek Trail The trail starts in the parking lot at the end of Grove Creek Drive Pleasant Grove, Utah
Hobble Creek Trail
	Hobble Creek Trail
Lakeview Parkway Trail
	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 Trail
	Aspen Grove Trailhead: From the North Fork of Provo Canyon (Hwy 89) 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
	Murdock Canal Trail
Provo River Trail
	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 trail starts in the parking lot at 2300 North 1450 East Provo, Utah
Slate Canyon Trail
	Slate Canyon Trail
Stewart Falls Trail
	Stewart Falls Trail Aspen Grove Trailhead: Take the North Fork of Provo Canyon (Hwy 89) 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
	Hiking and Biking at Sundance Resort
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.
Timpanogos Cave
	Timpanogos Cave American Fork Canyon (Hwy 92)
Timpooneke Trail to Scout Falls
	Take the South Fork of American Fork Canyon (Hwy 92) to Timpooneke Campground.
Y Mount Trail to the "Y"
	Drive towards the mountains (east) on 820 North. 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. Provo, Utah