Heber City, Utah
Looking for the best photography in Heber City? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Heber City. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top Photography Spots in and near Heber City
-
Park City, Utah
Hike Quarry Mountain in Park City
2.2 mi / 740 ft gainThe Quarry Mountain trail is a less-traveled option than the Iron Mountain trail in Park City offering unique views of McPolin Farm to the west, Kimball Junction and Old Ranch Road to the north, Park City to the south, and Promontory Ranch to the East. The trail starts at the McPolin Farm parking...Read more -
Salt Lake City, Utah
Backcountry Ski Beartrap Fork
5.04 mi / 2016 ft gainYou can access the trailhead to Beartrap by driving up Big Cottonwood Canyon 10.4 miles and parking on the right side of the road. You will see the "Bear Trap Fork Rd" sign on the left side of the road, this is where the trailhead begins. Make your way up the skin track through the dense aspens u...Read more -
Pleasant Grove, Utah
Battlecreek Falls
4.71.09 mi / 486 ft gainBattlecreek Falls is a great place to get away after a long day of work—or if you're looking for a great hike but are short on time. It's a great way to get the dog or your family out to enjoy some nature. The falls are about a 15-25 minute walk from the parking lot, the waterfall is enormous an...Read more -
Sandy, Utah
Red Pine Lake Trail
5.06.94 mi / 1995 ft gainRed Pine Lake, located in Red Pine Fork of the Wasatch Mountains, is one of the premier hiking and backpacking destinations in Little Cottonwood Canyon. Red Pine Fork is sandwiched in between White Pine Fork and Maybird Gulch to the east and west, respectively. All three are accessed via the Whit...Read more -
Sandy, Utah
White Pine Lake
4.59.97 mi / 2917 ft gainJust about 5 miles (2-2.5 hrs) from the trailhead, you will find the beautiful White Pine Lake where the water is an intense blue color. It's an amazing place for photos and just hanging out on a summer or fall afternoon. Along the way you will have great views of mountains of all colors, beautif...Read more -
Provo, Utah
Hike to Buckley's Abandoned Mine
4.63 mi / 200 ft gainOnce you reach the mine it's gated but you can slide in. Follow the main tunnel a hundred or so feet back and climb the 75 foot ladder up to the second level. You can then make your way back out to the cliff face where there is another gate to the outside. That gate is a little trickier to squeez...Read more -
Park City, Utah
Hike Fantasy Ridge to Desolation Peak from Canyons Village
5.06.5 mi / 2000 ft gainThe easiest way to start this hiking only trail is to jump on the Red Pine Gondola at the Canyons Village of Park City Mountain Resort. If you have an Epic Pass, the lift is free. Otherwise, you'll need to buy a ticket to ride to the base of Red Pine Lodge. From the base of Red Pine Lodge (8,000...Read more -
Kamas, Utah
Backcountry Ski Mt. Watson in the Uinta Mountains
Mt. Watson is a beauty. It is one of the tallest peaks directly outside of the High Uintas Wilderness area and has a stunning East face that is very steep and littered with cliff bands. Many people hike around Mt. Watson in the summer, when the Mirror Lake Highway is open and the trailhead is eas...Read more -
Sandy, Utah
Summit the Pfeifferhorn
5.09 mi / 3700 ft gainStarting at the White Pine Trailhead in Little Cottonwood Canyon, UT, hike southwest until reaching the junction to Red Pine Canyon. Take the trail that crosses the stream and continues west around the ridge. The trail will quickly turn south and begin to gain elevation. Continue west as you pass...Read more -
Sandy, Utah
Hike to Maybird Lakes (Maybird Gulch)
5.07.5 mi / 2000 ft gainThis out and back hike begins at the same trailhead as White Pine Lake and Red Pine Lake which are both a lot more popular that Maybird Lakes. You follow the trail to Red Pine Lake for the first 2.5 miles and then there is a bridge and you follow that across the river to get on the trail to Maybi...Read more -
Sandy, Utah
Winter Hike the Pfeifferhorn
5.09 mi / 3600 ft gainRising to a height of 11,326 feet, the Pfeifferhorn is one of the most majestic and iconic peaks in the Wasatch Mountains, and also one of the most popular mountains to hike. During the summer and fall, there is a well beaten trail all the way to the summit, but during the winter and spring, this...Read more -
Sandy, Utah
Backcountry Ski White Pine Fork
7 miThe White Pine Trailhead is up Little Cottonwood Canyon on the south side of the road just before you get to Snowbird Ski Resort. The parking lot fills up very quickly so an early start is recommended. The skin track starts in the southwest corner of the parking lot near the bathrooms. You will f...Read more -
Salt Lake City, Utah
Hike Days Fork
5.07.5 mi / 2494 ft gainTo get to the trailhead drive up Big Cottonwood Canyon to Spruces Campground. Once in the parking lot, walk to the southwest corner of the parking lot and go up the road past the bathrooms. The trailhead will be next to the overgrown baseball field. The trail is awesome single track the whole wa...Read more -
Salt Lake City, Utah
Backcountry Ski Days Fork
3.2 miDays Fork is on the south side of Big Cottonwood Canyon behind the Spruces parking lot. The trail head begins on the south west corner of the parking lot. The approach to Days Fork is long, but gradual. Continue south along the skin track until you reach the end of the Days Fork Basin. Here you c...Read more -
Salt Lake City, Utah
Backcountry Ski Short Swing, Mill D North
4 mi / 1900 ft gainDrive up Big Cottonwood Canyon until you reach the Spruces Campground on the right. You will park here and prep your gear for the day. Walk back out to the canyon road and cross the street to the trail head. As you hike up the trial, you'll pass some cabins, once you've passed all the cabins, you...Read more -
Pleasant Grove, Utah
Drive-In Sunrise
4.8Pull into the Pine Hollow parking lot, just before the winter closure gate and watch the show. If you get there early enough you can watch Timpanogos go from the tones of soft alpenglow to the harsh vibrance of sunrise. In the winter make sure you remember enough blankets.Read more