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Nebo Loop National Scenic Byway
Payson, Utah
40.6 mi
/ 5315 ft gain
Nebo Loop National Scenic Byway is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Payson, Utah.
Dry Mountain Trail
Payson, Utah
4.03 mi
/ 1932 ft gain
Dry Mountain Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Payson, Utah.
Burraston Ponds
Nephi, Utah
3.0
Pulling into Mona Reservoir and Burraston Ponds you will see some trees to hang up a hammock and have a relaxing afternoon and evening.
The bonus is that there's an awesome Mona Rope Swing, which makes this a great place to cool off during summer. Make sure to look up at night because the milky way will be incredible since you are far away from any light pollution.
To sum it up, Burraston Pon...
Hike to Grotto Falls
Payson, Utah
4.0
0.3 mi
/ 175 ft gain
Heading in the canyon you will drive along a winding road for a while until you pass through a gate (Closed during Winter, this is where you will need to pull over and continue down the road on foot) about a mile up you will see a trailhead on the left called "Bennie Creek" and right after you will see the "Grotto Trail" sign on the left just up the road. You will see many mini trails branching...
Bennie Creek Cutoff Trail
Payson, Utah
4.73 mi
/ 1424 ft gain
Bennie Creek Cutoff Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Santaquin, Utah.
Bennie Creek To Payson Lakes Campground
Payson, Utah
4.47 mi
/ 1837 ft gain
Bennie Creek To Payson Lakes Campground is a point-to-point trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Payson, Utah.
North Peak of Mount Nebo
Payson, Utah
2.67 mi
/ 1893 ft gain
North Peak of Mount Nebo is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Payson, Utah.
Mount Nebo via North Rim Trail
Payson, Utah
4.5
8.6 mi
/ 2897 ft gain
Mount Nebo is the tallest of all the mountains in the Wasatch, and also one of the easiest to hike, due to the fact that the trail begins at an elevation of ~9300 ft. The parking area for the trailhead is along a short dirt road, which is precisely marked on the location map.
The trail itself is easy to follow. The dirt road leading to the trailhead is called Mona Pole Rd. The trail leaves the...
Photograph the Sunrise at Utah Lake
Saratoga Springs, Utah
4.0
Turn off Highway 68 onto a dirt road towards Utah Lake. You'll see a large sign on your left and a small hill with ATV trails in the distance on your right. Follow the dirt road straight down past the hill. After veering right you can park down fairly close to the water's edge. The dirt road is fairly well maintained and easily traversed in a sedan.
Enjoy breathtaking views of the sunrise from ...
Places to stay
Payson, Utah
Tinney Flat
Overview
Tinney Flat Campground is located in scenic Santaquin Canyon, just 9 miles from town at an elevation of 7,000 feet. Visitors enj...
Salem, Utah
Payson Lakes
Overview
Payson Lakes Campground is a local favorite, located just 12 miles from Payson, Utah. Visitors love the campground for its great...
Payson, Utah
Payson Lakes Guard Station
Overview
Payson Lakes Guard Station is located in the Uinta National Forest, approximately 13 miles south of Payson, Utah, along the Moun...
Nephi, Utah
Bear Canyon
Overview
Bear Canyon Campground is situated on the boundary of the Mount Nebo Wilderness Area just off the Nebo Loop Scenic Byway at an e...
Nephi, Utah
Ponderosa Uinta
Overview
Ponderosa Campground is nestled in scenic Bear Canyon just off the Nebo Loop Scenic Byway at an elevation of 6,200 feet. Nephi, ...
Fairview, Utah
Blackhawk
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Blackhawk Campground sits just off the Nebo Loop Scenic Byway at an elevation of 8,000 feet. Visitors enjoy the campground for i...
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