Overview

Hype:

The Nebo Loop is a 35-mile paved road paralleling the Mt. Nebo Wilderness Area in the Uinta National Forest. The road runs through vegetation communities ranging from oak and juniper to aspen and spruce-fir. Middle and upper elevation wildflowers are common and diverse in summer, especially on side roads joining the main paved road. Several campgrounds and many trailheads and scenic view pullouts are found along the byway. Visitors will be able to enjoy spectacular views of 12,000 foot Mount Nebo and the diverse vegetation all along the scenic byway. Several pullouts with scenic overlooks, informational signs and trails are located along the byway. A very popular stop accesses Devils Kitchen, with its red rock cliffs and spires. The byway is nationally known for its wonderful views of bright fall foliage. Best viewing time varies year to year, usually starting mid to late September. A wide range of wildflowers can be seen along the byway from June through late September.

Time:

Fees: None

Recommended Ages:

	0-3
	4-11
	12-19
	20-49
	50-69
	70+

Recommended Months to Visit:

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Links: https://travelstorys.com/tours/mount-nebo-national-scenic-byway

Getting There

Navigate to 40.023377, -111.721726.

Start in either Payson, UT or Nephi, UT and drive the loop in either direction.

Maps

Closest City or Region: Payson Canyon, Utah

Coordinates: 39.902639, -111.676097

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June 5, 2021 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Jeremy Dye, Tara Dye, Savannah Dye, Madilyn Dye, Cooper Dye,

Story

We drove the Nebo Loop and stopped at pretty much all the overlooks along the way. We also had a picnic at Kiwanis Park, hiked to Grotto Falls, walked around Payson Lakes, and hiked to Devils Kitchen. Along the way, we listened to the audio tour in the TravelStorys app, and it was really good. The kids kept asking if we were almost to the next audio tour point.

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