Alpine Scenic Loop Backway
Easily the most popular scenic drive on the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, the Alpine Scenic Loop (SR92) is a narrow, windy road famous for fall color drives. It leads past the year-round Sundance Resort, famous for family skiing in winter and outdoor theater in summer. The loop begins at the mouth of American Fork Canyon on SR-92 at 5,000 feet elevation and follows the canyon to its crest at 8,000 feet. From the summit, the road winds down towards Provo Canyon and US-189. Lush vegetation characterizes this route. At the summit of American Fork Canyon, vistas of Mt. Timpanogos are visible through impressive aspen groves. Campgrounds and picnic areas are numerous. Trails lead from the road into the Mt. Timpanogos and Lone Peak Wilderness Areas. The Byway is a particularly popular autumn drive.
Timpanogos Cave is a National Monument managed by the National Park Service. The monument is fee area requiring tickets and has a steep climb to its entrance - but its colorful caverns and mysterious, beating ""heart"" are a destination for many vacationers. Note: The Alpine Loop is a paved road, without centerline markings for most of the route. Because of the steep grades and narrow, blind curves, pulling trailer is prohibited.
General Information
There is no fee for non-stop travel along the Alpine Scenic Loop Backway or use of gravel turnouts not associated with a developed recreation site.
If you do stop at a developed site, a recreation pass is required and must be on display in your vehicle while parked.
Avoid weekends and holidays.
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Recreation Fee Schedule:
- 3-day Pass $10.00
- 7-day Pass $20.00
- Annual Pass $60.00
America the Beautiful Passes are honored at recreation sites in the American Fork Canyon, across the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest and are sold at the Information Stations on the Alpine Loop Road, Timpanogos Cave National Monument Visitor Center, and at the Pleasant Grove Ranger District Office.
Address: 390 North 100 East Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
Phone: (801) 785-3563
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: sm.fs.uwc_info@usda.gov
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
