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Wasatch Mountain State Park is located in the northern part of Utah within the Wasatch Back area on the north and west edges of the Heber Valley in Wasatch County near the city of Midway. Wasatch Mountain State Park is Utah's most developed state park. Named for the Wasatch Mountains, the park sits at an elevation of 5,900 feet (1,800 m). Wildlife in the park includes deer, elk, wild turkeys, and moose. Although the southern part of Wasatch Mountain State Park is adjacent to the northeast part of Deer Creek State Park, the two parks do not have a common border.
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Wasatch Mountain State Park is located in the northern part of Utah within the Wasatch Back area on the north and west edges of the Heber Valley in Wasatch County near the city of Midway. Wasatch Mountain State Park is Utah's most developed state park. Named for the Wasatch Mountains, the park sits at an elevation of 5,900 feet (1,800 m). Wildlife in the park includes deer, elk, wild turkeys, and moose. Although the southern part of Wasatch Mountain State Park is adjacent to the northeast part of Deer Creek State Park, the two parks do not have a common border.
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The Utah Department of Natural Resources receives federal aid and
prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national
origin or disability. For information or complaints regarding discrimination,
contact Executive Director, Utah Department of Natural Resources, PO Box
145610, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-5610 or Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission, 1801 L Street, NW, Washington, DC 20507.
Operating Hours:
Open year round 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Holiday Closures: Thanksgiving, December 25 and January 1
Driving Directions:
Take I-80 East to US 40 or Heber exit. Travel about 17 miles
to Heber City, take Highway 113 west to Midway. Follow
signs to park.
Information contained in this brochure was accurate at the time of
printing. Policies, facilities, fees, hours and regulations, etc., change as
mandated. For updated information please contact the park.
Front cover photo credit: Stephen Gale
Address Inquires To:
Wasatch Mountain State Park
1281 Warm Springs Drive
P.O. Box 10
Midway, UT 84049-0010
Visitor Center: (435) 654-1791
Thanks to Friends of Wasatch Mountain State Park for
helping to fund this brochure. www.friendsofwasatch.org
Utah State Parks Mission:
To enhance the quality of life by preserving and providing
natural, cultural and recreational resources for the enjoyment,
education and inspiration of this and future generations.
Wasatch Mountain Golf Course (435) 654-0532
Salt Lake Line: (801) 266-0268
Soldier Hollow Golf Course (435) 654-7442
Salt Lake Line: (801) 261-4733
For Reservations Call:
(801) 322-3770 or toll free (800) 322-3770
Utah State Parks and Recreation
P.O. Box 146001
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6001
(801) 538-7220, (877) UT-PARKS
(801) 538-7458 (TTY)
stateparks.utah.gov
Utah State Parks and Recreation
P.O. Box 146001
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6001
(801) 538-7220, (877) UT-PARKS
(801) 538-7458 (TTY)
stateparks.utah.gov
For Reservations Call:
(801) 322-3770 or toll free (800) 322-3770
Wasatch Mountain Golf Course (435) 654-0532
Salt Lake Line: (801) 266-0268
Soldier Hollow Golf Course (435) 654-7442
Salt Lake Line: (801) 261-4733
Utah State Parks Mission:
To enhance the quality of life by preserving and providing
natural, cultural and recreational resources for the enjoyment,
education and inspiration of this and future generations.
Address Inquires To:
Wasatch Mountain State Park
1281 Warm Springs Drive
P.O. Box 10
Midway, UT 84049-0010
Visitor Center: (435) 654-1791
Thanks to Friends of Wasatch Mountain State Park for
helping to fund this brochure. www.friendsofwasatch.org
Front cover photo credit: Stephen Gale
Driving Directions:
Take I-80 East to US 40 or Heber exit. Travel about 17 miles
to Heber City, take Highway 113 west to Midway. Follow
signs to park.
Information contained in this brochure was accurate at the time of
printing. Policies, facilities, fees, hours and regulations, etc., change as
mandated. For updated information please contact the park.
Operating Hours:
Open year round 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Holiday Closures: Thanksgiving, December 25 and January 1
The Utah Department of Natural Resources receives federal aid and
prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national
origin or disability. For information or complaints regarding discrimination,
contact Executive Director, Utah Department of Natural Resources, PO Box
145610, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-5610 or Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission, 1801 L Street, NW, Washington, DC 20507.
Wasatch Mountain
State Park
Your park fees provide for care, protection and
enhancement of this park.
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Wasatch Mountain
State Park
Your park fees provide for care, protection and
enhancement of this park.
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Utah State Parks
Wasatch Mountain State Park
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ear-round adventure awaits – golf,
hike, bike, camp, horseback ride,
snowmobile, ride ATVs, fish, cross-country ski
and snowshoe in the spectacular setting of
Wasatch Mountain State Park.
During spring, summer and fall, reserve
a tee time at one of four, 18-hole golf
courses. Throughout winter, cross-country
ski, snowshoe or snowmobile through alpine
terrain. The park is tucked away in Utah’s
beautiful Heber Valley, its 23,000 acres
poised on the east slope of the Wasatch
Mountains at an elevation of 5,900 feet.
Explore
G
et directions, maps, brochures, travel guides and
area information at the visitor center. Learn about
the history of Midway or enjoy the scenic picnic area and
children’s fishing pond.
Cottonwood, Oak and Soldier Hollow group day-use
pavilions offer tables, benches, grills, restrooms, sinks
and electricity for groups up to 100 people. A volleyball
area, horseshoe pits and parking are also available.
Bring your binoculars and cameras and view an
abundance of wildlife. Wasatch Mountain is home
to mule deer, elk, moose, mountain lions, raccoons,
beavers, sandhill cranes, wild turkeys, bobcats, redtailed hawks, coyotes, barn owls and
Trail Etiquette
n PLAN AHEAD
Check out rules and regulations for the area.
Take a map and plan your trip before you go.
Let someone know where you are going and
when you plan to return.
Prepare for all types of weather. Take plenty
of water and sunscreen.
Bikers
Address inquires to:
Wear a helmet.
Wasatch Mountain State Park
PO Box 10
Midway, UT 84049-0010
(435) 654-1791 (Visitor Center)
Ride in the middle of the trail to prevent
widening.
Yield and use caution when approaching
stock animals. Do not make sudden movements
or loud noises, which may startle the animals.
n BE CONSIDERATE OF OTHER TRAIL USERS
Yield to hikers, other bikers, and equestrians,
and any users traveling uphill.
Always be in control of your bike.
Be courteous and yield to other trail users.
Respect Wildlife
When encountering equestrians, step to the
downhill side of the trail. Avoid making sudden
movements or loud noises.
n STAY ON THE TRAIL
Stay on designated trails. Do not cut switchbacks.
n DISPOSE OF WASTE PROPERLY
Pack it in, pack it out.
Please use the restroom at the trailhead.
n LEAVE WHAT YOU FIND
Leave all rocks, plants, and other natural
objects undisturbed.
Do not remove or damage historical structures
and artifacts.
Equestrians
Use certified, weed-free hay to prevent the
spread of noxious weeds and exotic plant
species.
Remove or scatter manure and excess hay.
Stay on trails and travel in single file to
minimize impact.
Avoid riding horses on muddy trails. Deep
holes lead to erosion.
Enjoy and observe wildlife from a distance.
Never follow, approach, or feed wildlife.
Keep pets on a leash and under control at all
times to avoid conflicts with animals and other
trail users.
Utah State Parks and Recreation
PO Box 146001
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-6001
(801) 538-7220
stateparks.utah.gov
Wasatch Mountain
State Park
Dutch Hollow Trails
Utah State Parks mission . . .
To enhance the quality of life by preserving
and providing natural, cultural and recreational
resources for the enjoyment, education and
inspiration of this and future generations.
Rules at a Glance
This trail is shared by hikers, bikers, and
equestrians. Please be aware of following
regulations to ensure everyone’s visit is
pleasant:
Dutch Hollow Road is open to street legal
vehicles.
Off-highway vehicles, ATVs and dirtbikes
are not allowed in the canyon.
Hunting is allowed. Refer to proclamation
for more information.
The canyon is open to day-use only.
Overnight camping is prohibited.
No fires.
Please keep dogs leashed and in control at
all times.
Please stay on designated trails.
Adopt-A-Trail
Contact Wasatch Mountain State Park Visitor Center
if interested in helping to maintain these trails.
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Dutch Hollow Trails
n ENCHANTED FOREST
Distance - 1.1 mile section
Difficulty - Most difficult. Trail is not recommended
for horses due to narrowness of the trail and height
restrictions. Part shade.
Symbols suggest recommended users. Trails are
open to all users. Difficulty rating system is based on
mountain biking.
n GOBBLERS GULCH
n SAGE
Distance - 1 mile section
Difficulty - More difficult. Trail follows gully to park
boundary. Steep climb. Part shade.
Distance - 2 miles
Difficulty - Easy for hiking, more difficult for
mountain bikes. Single track, some technical sections.
Some shade.
n DUTCH CANYON ROAD
Distance - 4 miles
Difficulty - Easy. Wide, rocky, dirt road with gradual
climb through canyon. Some shade.
n DUTCHMAN WAY
Distance - 1.5 miles
Difficulty - Easy. Sandy sections make travel difficult
for mountain bikes. Very little shade.
n AQUEDUCT
Distance - 1 mile section
Difficulty - More difficult. Single track trail follows
ledge. Very little shade.
n COTTONTAIL LOOP
Distance - 1.5-mile loop
Difficulty - Easy. Some technical sections. No single
track. Offers views of the valley. Some shade.
n BURNT RIDGE
Distance - .5 mile
Difficulty - More difficult. Access trail via Cottontail
or Sage loops. Trail follows ridge and overlooks
Heber and Jordanelle valleys.
n INTERLAKEN
Upper
Lower
Distance - 1 mile one-way
Difficulty - More difficult. Technical trail, single
track with bridges near Interlaken Estates. Trail ends
on private property.
n DONKEY RIDGE
Distance - 1.5 miles one-way
Difficulty - More difficult. Trail accesses Donkey
Ridge near Interlaken. Trail ends on private property.
Little shade. Connects to Dutchman Way Trail.
n HEBER VALLEY
OVERLOOK
Distance - 1 mile
Difficulty - Easy. Trail overlooks the Provo River,
Heber Valley and Midway Valley, with great views of
Timpanogos. Education panel located .5 miles from
start of loop.
Luge
n 1000 TURNS
Distance - 1.5 mile section
Difficulty - Easy to more difficult. First section
follows contour trail, then has a smaller section of
technical turns. Some shade. This trail is not recommended for horses due to trail size and height restrictions.
n THE BONEYARD
Distance - 1 mile section.
Difficulty - Most difficult. Named B
Waxwings
This List Was Compiled By:
__ Cedar Waxwing CP
__ Bohemian Waxwing UW
Wasatch Mountain State Park, stateparks.utah.gov
Wasatch Audubon Society, www.wasatchaudubon.org
With special assistance from Keith Evans
Warblers
Illustrations By:
__ Orange-crowned Warbler CS
__ Virginia’s Warbler UM
__ Yellow Warbler CS,UW
__ Yellow-rumped Warbler CS
__ MacGillivray’s Warbler US
__ Common Yellowthroat US
__ Wilson’s Warbler CM
__ Yellow-breasted Chat US
Elizabeth Kovacs
Bird Photos Courtesy:
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Park Operating Hours:
Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving, December 25 and January 1.
Address Inquiries To:
Tanagers
__ Western Tanager CS
Sparrows
__ Green-tailed Towhee CS
__ Spotted Towhee CP
__ Chipping Sparrow CS
__ Brewer’s Sparrow US
__ Vesper Sparrow UM
__ Savannah Sparrow UM
__ Fox Sparrow US
__ Song Sparrow CS,UW
__ Lincoln’s Sparrow CM
__ White-crowned Sparrow US,CW
__ Dark-eyed Junco CW
Belted Kingfisher
Grosbeaks & Buntings
__ Black-headed Grosbeak CS
__ Lazuli Bunting CS
Blackbirds & Orioles
__ Red-winged Blackbird CS
__ Western Meadowlark CS
__ Yellow-headed Blackbird US
__ Brewer’s Blackbird CS
__ Brown-headed Cowbird US
__ Bullock’s Oriole US
Finches
__ Cassin’s Finch CS
__ House Finch AS
__ Red Crossbill UW
__ Pine Siskin CP
__ American Goldfinch CP
__ Evening Grosbeak RW
__ House Sparrow AP
Orange-crowned Warbler
Wasatch Mountain
Bird Checklist
Wasatch Mountain Stat e Park
1281 Warm Springs Drive
P.O. Box 10
Midway, UT 84049-0010
(435) 654-1791 (Visitor Center)
or
Utah State Parks and Recreation
P.O. Box 146001
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6001
(801) 538-7220, (877) UT-PARKS
stateparks.utah.gov
Utah State Parks Mission:
To enhance the quality of life by preserving and providing
natural, cultural and recreational resources for the
enjoyment, education and inspiration of this and future
generations.
Your park fees provide for the care, protection and
enhancement of this park.
Information contained in this brochure was accurate at the time
of printing. Policies, facilities, fees, hours and regulations, etc.,
change as mandated. For updated information please contact the
park.
The Utah Department of Natural Resources receives federal aid
and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age,
national origin or disability. For information or complaints regarding discrimination, contact Executive Director, Utah Department of
Natural Resources, P.O. Box 145610, Salt Lake City, UT 841145610 or Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 1801 L
Street, NW, Washington DC 20507-001
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T
his checklist represents those species
found within Wasatch Mountain State Park.
For a more comprehensive Wasatch County
list, visit Utahbirds.org. Any updates to this list
are welcomed.
A
C
U
R
O
= Abundant (a common
species, very numerous)
= Common (certain to be seen
in suitable habitat)
= Uncommon (present, but not
certain to be seen)
= Rare (seen only at irregular
intervals)
= Occasional (seldom found in
the area, not reported annually)
P = Permanent Resident
W= Winter Resident
M = Migrant/Transient
S = Summer/Nesting
Ducks, Geese & Swans
__ Canada Goose AP
__ Gadwall UP
__ American Wigeon CW
__ Mallard AP
__ Blue-winged Teal RM
__ Cinnamon Teal CS
__ Northern Shoveler CS
__ Northern Pintail UM
__ Green-winged Teal UW
__ Redhead UW
__ Ring-necked Duck RS,CW
__ Lesser Scaup UW
__ Bufflehead CW
__ Common Goldeneye CW
__ Barrow’s Goldeneye RW
__ Common Merganser UM
__ Ruddy Duck UM, US
Pheasants & Grouse
Plovers & Sandpipers
__ Ruffed Grouse UP
__ Greater Sage Grouse RP
__ Dusky Grouse UP
__ Wild Turkey CP
__ Killdeer CS,UW
__ Spotted Sandpiper US
__ Wilson’s Snipe UP
__ Wilson’s Phalarope RM
Grebes
Gulls & Terns
__ Pied-billed Grebe CS,RW
__ Eared Grebe RS
__ Western Grebe US
__ Clark’s Grebe US
__ Franklin’s Gull UM
__ Ring-billed Gull CW
__ California Gull CS
__ Caspian Tern RM
__ Forster’s Tern RM
Pelicans & Cormorants
__ American White Pelican US
__ Double-crested Cormorant US
Bitterns & Herons
__ Great Blue Heron CP
__ Snowy Egret RS
Ibises
__ White-faced Ibis OS
Vultures
__ Turkey Vulture CS
Hawks & Falcons
__ Osprey CS
__ Bald Eagle CW
__ Northern Harrier US,CM
__ Sharp-shined Hawk UP
__ Cooper’s Hawk UP
__ Swainson’s Hawk CS
__ Red-tailed Hawk CP
__ Rough-legged Hawk UW
__ Golden Eagle UP
__ American Kestrel CP
__ Merlin OW
__ Peregrine Falcon OP
Rails & Cranes
__ American Coot CP
__ Sora US
__ Sandhill Crane CS
Pigeons & Doves
__ Rock Pigeon CP
__ Eurasian Collared-Dove CP
__ Mourning Dove CS
Owls
__ Barn Owl UP
__ Flammulated Owl RS
__ Western Screech Owl RP
__ Great Horned Owl CP
__ Northern Pygmy-Owl UP
__ Long-eared Owl RP
__ Short-eared Owl RP
__ Northern Saw-Whet Owl UP
Goatsuckers & Swifts
__ Common Nighthawk CS
__ Common Poorwill US
__ White-throated Swift US
Hummingbirds
__ Downy Woodpecker CP
__ Hairy Woodpecker UP
__ Three-toed Wood
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change as mandated. For updated information, please contact
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and recreational resources for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration
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Our Mission
801-322-3770 or toll-free 800-322-3770
For reservations call:
Utah Division of State Parks
Administrative Office
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P.O. Box 146001
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-6001
801-538-7220
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Plan your trip
Utah State Parks are open every day except for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
For individual park hours visit our website stateparks.utah.gov.
Utah State Park Locations
Reservations
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Logan
Golden Spike
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Box Elder
Wasatch-Cashe N.F.
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Reservations are always recommended. Individual campsite reservations
may be made up to four months in advance and no fewer than two days
before desired arrival date. Up to three individual campsite reservations per
customer are permitted at most state parks.
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State Parks
State Capitol
Cities
Rivers
Lakes
Manila
Summit
25
Ashley N.F.
38
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Dinosaur
N.M.
Wasatch-Cashe N.F.
Vernal
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Wasatch
Orem
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Duchesne
Uinta N.F.
Nephi
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Uintah
Ashley N.F.
Price
Carbon
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Manti
Castle Dale
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Grand
Green River
Arches N.P.
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Capitol Reef N.P.
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Loa
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Hanksville
Wayne
Canyonlands N.P.
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Garfield
Cedar Breaks N.M.
Boulder
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Natural Bridges N.R.A.
Blanding
Arches N.P.
Bryce Canyon N.P.
32
Flaming Gorge
N.R.A.
Daggett
Duchesne
44
Heber City
42
Uinta N.F.
Provo
Utah
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Juab
Manti-La Sal N.F.
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Fish Lake N.F.
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Sanpete
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Millard
Emery
Manti-La Sal N.F.
Fillmore
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T R AV E L G U I D E
225 miles
to Boise
230 miles
to Yellowstone
Sawtooth National Forest
155 miles to
Grand Teton
GARDEN CIT Y
15
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Bear
Lake
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LOGAN
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GOLDEN SPIKE
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BRIGHAM
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Cache
National
Forest
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Great
Salt Lake
400 miles
to Reno
84
EVANSTON
FLAMING GORGE
NTL. REC. AREA
150
80
SALT LAKE CITY
191
80
WENDOVER
215
K AMA S
PARK CIT Y
Uinta
National
Forest
TOOELE
Wasatch
National
Forest
TIMPANOGOS CAVE
NTL. MONUMENT
Utah
Lake
36
DINOSAUR
NTL. MONUMENT
VERNAL
HEBER CIT Y
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40
300 miles
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Ashley
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Manti-La Sal
National
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6
15
Fishlake
National
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12 miles
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Basin
50
JURASSIC
NTL. MONUMENT
MANTI
28
C A STLE DALE
6
10
257
FILLMORE
70
RICHFIELD
GREEN RIVER
70
ARCHES
NATIONAL PARK
24
Fishlake
National
Forest
24
30 miles
to Grand
Junction
191
128
MOAB
21
CAPITOL REEF
NATIONAL PARK
15
89
62
BEAVER
Manti-La Sal
National
Forest
24
CANYONLANDS
NATIONAL PARK
TORREY
95
89
CEDAR CIT Y
PANGUITCH
276
ESC AL ANTE
12
CEDAR BREAKS
NTL. MONUMENT
Dixie
National
Forest
MONTICELLO
491
Manti-La Sal
National
Forest
NATURAL BRIDGES
NTL. MONUMENT
BL ANDING
GLEN CANYON
NTL. REC. AREA
BRYCE CANYON
NATIONAL PARK
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NATIONAL PARK
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95
K ANAB
180 miles to
Grand Canyon
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GRAND STAIRCASE–
ESCALANTE NTL. MONUMENT
Lake Powell
55 miles
to Mesa
Verde
HOVENWEEP
NTL. MONUMENT
BEARS
261 EARS
NTL. MONUMENT
BLUFF
SPRINGDALE
ST. GEORGE
110 miles
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Dixie
National
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Dixie
National
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PAROWAN
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MONUMENT
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Four Corners Area
FOUR CORNERS
MONUMENT
National Park
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Getting to Utah is easy, and with a little know-how, getting around is also a breeze.
Traveling in Utah means falling in love with Utah.
SALT LAKE CITY & THE WASATCH FRONT
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You think you know Salt Lake? Immerse yourself in the experiences that truly
define this vibrant city and the greater Wasatch Front.
DINING GUIDE
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Get to know the sophisticated culinary side of Utah with help from a renowned
dining critic. This roundup is a mere stepping off point of can’t-miss eateries
from Salt Lake City and around the state.
THE GREATEST SNOW ON EARTH ®
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Zip up your coat, then point your skis or board down your choice of nearly 1,000
runs at 14 ski resorts. Repeat. This is your guide to getting here, getting around
and making the most of winter on your Utah ski vacation.
TOP RATED UTAH
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Travelers to Utah love their experiences so much they can’t resist sharing them
with the world. Here are several top attractions trending on TripAdvisor that
deserve a spot on your vacation itinerary.
PARKS & OUTDOORS
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Your adventure starts with The Mighty 5 national parks. It continues with
multiple national monuments, recreation areas and state parks plus vast
stretches of national forest and open lands filling the space between them.
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SCENIC BYWAYS
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The lure of the open road is strong in Utah. No matter where you drive here,
there’s a scenic way to get where you’re going. These seven scenic byways
will fill your eyes with Utah’s iconic visual splendor.
HERITAGE & ARTS
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Utah has a variety of art and history destinations, as well as a vibrant art, theater,
film, festival and music scene. Utah’s pioneer and indigenous heritage is the
foundation, and our uniquely contemporary offerings include a thriving Olympic
spirit, inspiring earth art and rural artist communities.
BEFORE YOU GO & RESOURCES
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Traveling to Utah is an adventure. It helps to come prepared, always with a little
knowledge, sometimes with gear and supplies. Here are a few tips to help you
start planning and packing for Utah.
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Utah welcomes all adventurers who care for people and place. As you travel through
Utah, we ask you to:
BE PREPARED FOR THE OUTDOORS
BE MINDFUL OF THE PLACES YOU VISIT
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Utah is the place where prehistory intersects with the enduring spirit of
the Old West. Wild, adventure-rich places cradle vibrant urban centers.
With interstates and airplanes, the world can feel pretty small. On Utah’s
designated scenic byways, the world feels grand; its horizons seem
infinite. As you drive through Utah, you’ll inevitably encounter many of
the state’s scenic byways. In total, Utah’s distinct topography provides
the surface for 27 scenic byways, which add up to hundreds of miles of
vivid travel experiences wherein the road trip is as memorable as the
destination. Utah’s All-American Road: Scenic Byway 12 headlines the
network of top roads thanks to landscapes and heritage unlike anywhere
else in the nation.
All of Utah’s scenic byways are explorative journeys filled with trailheads,
scenic overlooks, museums, local flavors and vibrant communities
where you can stop for the night or hook up your RV. Not sure where
to start? In the following pages, you’ll discover monumental upheavals
of exposed rock strata among multiple national and state parks along
the All-American Road (pg. 4); dense concentrations of fossils along
Dinosaur Diamond (pg. 8); and the blazing red cliffs and deep blue
waters of Flaming Gorge–Uintas (pg. 12) — and that’s just in the first
three highlighted byways. Your journey continues down two dozen
additional byways, arranged north to south.
Best of all, these byways access an outdoor adventureland you can hike,
fish, bike, raft, climb and explore from sunup to sundown — then stay
up to welcome the return of the Milky Way. But get some sleep. There’s
more road ahead.
Vicki Varela
Managing Director, Utah Office of Tourism, Film and Global Branding
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1. Logan Canyon National Scenic Byway
2. Bear Lake Scenic Byway
3. Ogden River Scenic Byway
4. Great Salt Lake Legacy Parkway
5. Mirror Lake Scenic Byway
6. Big Cottonwood Canyon Scenic Byway
7. Little Cottonwood Canyon Scenic Byway
8. Provo Canyon Scenic Byway
9. Nebo Loop National Scenic Byway
10. Energy Loop: Huntington & Eccles Canyon Ntl. Scenic Byway
11. Flaming Gorge–Uintas National Scenic Byway
12. Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway–Ntl. Scenic Byway
13. Dead Horse Mesa Scenic Byway
14. Potash–Lower Colorado River Scenic Byway
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15. Beaver Canyon Scenic Byway
16. Fish Lake Scenic Byway
17. Capitol Reef Country Scenic Byway
18. Scenic Byway 12 All-American Road
19. Utah’s Patchwork Parkway National Scenic Byway
20. Cedar Breaks Scenic Byway
21. Markagunt High Plateau Scenic Byway
22. Mount Carmel Scenic Byway
23. Bicentennial Highway
24. Indian Creek Scenic Byway
25. Trail of the Ancients National Scenic Byway
26. Kolob Fingers Road Scenic Byway
27. Zion Park Scenic Byway
GUIDE CONTENTS
HIGHLIGHTS
DINOSAUR DIAMOND PREHISTORIC
HIGHWAY NATIONAL SCENIC BY WAY
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ALL-AMERICAN ROAD:
SCENIC BYWAY 12
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Thor’s Hammer, Bryce Canyon National Park | Larry Price
Look for the
Geocaching logo
throughout this
guide to see how
many caches are
placed on or near
each byway
Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum, Vernal | Mark Osler
FLAMING GORGE – UINTAS
NATIONAL SCENIC BY WAY
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Flaming Gorge | Dan Ransom
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trips and itineraries at
visitutah.com/itineraries
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The Hogsback, All-American Highway: Scenic Byway 12 | Michael Kunde
NORTH TO SOUTH
LOGAN CANYON TO OGDEN RIVER SCENIC BY WAY LOOP
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GREAT SALT LAKE LEGACY PARKWAY SCENIC BY WAY
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MIRROR LAKE SCENIC BY WAY
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BIG COTTONWOOD CANYON SCENIC BY WAY
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LITTLE COTTONWOOD CANYON SCENIC BY WAY
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PROVO RIVER SCENIC BY WAY
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