Overview
Utah Valley is in Utah's Wasatch Range. Most cities are between Utah Lake and the mountains, along the main I-15 corridor.
2 sights · 1 things to do
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Best things about Utah Valley
Provo Canyon
Scenic drive that that connects Utah Valley with Heber Valley.
Alpine Loop
Scenic drive that provides stunning views of Mount Timpanogos. It is generally inaccessible in the winter. Accessible either from American Fork Canyon or Provo Canyon.
Hike Mount Timpanogos
A moderately difficult hike which provides incredible views of Utah Valley.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 95°F; winter lows dip to about 24°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jan and May. (climate data from nearby Provo)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- PVU Provo Municipal Airport, Provo — 5 mi away. Directions
- SLC Salt Lake City International Airport, Salt Lake City — 46 mi away (major hub). Directions
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Provo Canyon, Alpine Loop
- Afternoon Hike Mount Timpanogos
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Photos
Other destinations
- Sundance Resort is accessible from Provo Canyon.
Get around
A car is generally needed in Utah Valley. There is some public transportation (bus and very limited light rail). Sundance Resort in Provo Canyon is the only mountain area accessible by public transportation.
See
See Alpine Loop
Scenic drive that provides stunning views of Mount Timpanogos. It is generally inaccessible in the winter. Accessible either from American Fork Canyon or Provo Canyon.
Do
Do Hike Mount Timpanogos
A moderately difficult hike which provides incredible views of Utah Valley.
Stay safe
Some people water ski and fish on Utah Lake. Unfortunately, the water is very polluted, so be careful to avoid drinking any water if you fall in and think twice about eating fish caught from the lake.
Nearby
Springville
City / town · 6 listings · 3 mi away
Spanish Fork
City / town · 7 listings · 5 mi away
Provo
City / town · 70 listings · 5 mi away
Orem
City / town · 17 listings · 9 mi away
Provo Canyon
Park · 24 listings · 11 mi away
Santaquin
City / town · 11 listings · 15 mi away
American Fork
City / town · 1 listings · 16 mi away
Lehi
City / town · 24 listings · 18 mi away
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