Marie & Reed's guide to Provo's outdoors
Within Provo
Nearby and beautiful paved flat trail for walking, running, biking. Extends 16 miles from Vivian Park in Provo Canyon to Utah Lake State Park, with access all along the way.
We love to park at the trailhead at 345 N 2050 W (5 minute drive from the apartment) and head west on the trail toward the lake, or when we want to get into the canyon we park the car at Mt. Timpanogos Park (15 minute drive).
13 locals recommend
Provo River Trail
Provo River TrailNearby and beautiful paved flat trail for walking, running, biking. Extends 16 miles from Vivian Park in Provo Canyon to Utah Lake State Park, with access all along the way.
We love to park at the trailhead at 345 N 2050 W (5 minute drive from the apartment) and head west on the trail toward the lake, or when we want to get into the canyon we park the car at Mt. Timpanogos Park (15 minute drive).
Provo's hidden gem. Enjoy tons of greenspace, the Provo River, the duck pond, the nature trail, and the playground for the kids.
Right next to the Provo River Trail.
Paul Ream Wilderness Park
1600 500 NProvo's hidden gem. Enjoy tons of greenspace, the Provo River, the duck pond, the nature trail, and the playground for the kids.
Right next to the Provo River Trail.
Sightseeing
Walk the grounds of Provo's historic temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the Mormon church)
83 locals recommend
Provo City Center Temple
50 S University AveWalk the grounds of Provo's historic temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the Mormon church)
Provo is a college town! Check out our BYU guidebook for more BYU-specific ideas.
139 locals recommend
Brigham Young University
Provo is a college town! Check out our BYU guidebook for more BYU-specific ideas.
The Mountains are Calling
Skiing, hiking, dining, ziplining, mountain biking, outdoor theatre productions...and it's where we had our first date and later got engaged when we were BYU students! If you’re here for a summer or fall full moon, don’t miss the full moon chairlift rides—we go every October.
Make Sundance an entire day, a stop while you drive the Alpine Loop, or a dinner destination.
160 locals recommend
Sundance
Skiing, hiking, dining, ziplining, mountain biking, outdoor theatre productions...and it's where we had our first date and later got engaged when we were BYU students! If you’re here for a summer or fall full moon, don’t miss the full moon chairlift rides—we go every October.
Make Sundance an entire day, a stop while you drive the Alpine Loop, or a dinner destination.
Gorgeous drive around Mt. Timpanogos. You'll pass Bridal Veil Falls, Sundance, the Stewart Falls trailhead, Timpooneke Trailhead (most popular route up Timpanogos), Tibble Fork, and Timpanogos Cave National Monument while taking in some of the best mountain views anywhere. Take a picnic lunch, pull off the road, and enjoy the mountains.
Closed November through mid-May due to snow.
30 locals recommend
Alpine Loop Scenic Byway
Alpine Loop Scenic BywayGorgeous drive around Mt. Timpanogos. You'll pass Bridal Veil Falls, Sundance, the Stewart Falls trailhead, Timpooneke Trailhead (most popular route up Timpanogos), Tibble Fork, and Timpanogos Cave National Monument while taking in some of the best mountain views anywhere. Take a picnic lunch, pull off the road, and enjoy the mountains.
Closed November through mid-May due to snow.
One of our favorite family hikes near Provo. The last little bit is steep, and we carry our twin toddlers on our backs. Amazing view of the valley.
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Buffalo Peak
Buffalo Peak TrailOne of our favorite family hikes near Provo. The last little bit is steep, and we carry our twin toddlers on our backs. Amazing view of the valley.
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One of the most popular hikes around Provo. Walk a well-used, relatively flat 3.2 mile round-trip path to Stewart Falls.
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You can also hike to the summit of Mt. Timpanogos from the same trailhead. Plan an entire day for that.
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12 locals recommend
Stewart Falls Trailhead
Provo Canyon RoadOne of the most popular hikes around Provo. Walk a well-used, relatively flat 3.2 mile round-trip path to Stewart Falls.
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You can also hike to the summit of Mt. Timpanogos from the same trailhead. Plan an entire day for that.
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Utah Valley's most accessible valley view point. Cars can easily make it up the winding, paved road.
16 locals recommend
Squaw Peak Overlook
Kyhv Peak RoadUtah Valley's most accessible valley view point. Cars can easily make it up the winding, paved road.
Provo's most accessible waterfall—just pull off the road in Provo Canyon. You can stay in the parking lot, or cross the bridge over the Provo River to get right up to the falls.
164 locals recommend
Bridal Veil Falls
Provo's most accessible waterfall—just pull off the road in Provo Canyon. You can stay in the parking lot, or cross the bridge over the Provo River to get right up to the falls.
Floating the Provo River, via raft or tube, is a great way to experience the mountains for people of any age. No rapids—it's super calm.
Provo River, Utah, USA
Floating the Provo River, via raft or tube, is a great way to experience the mountains for people of any age. No rapids—it's super calm.
Outfitters
Rent gear for almost any adventure. Skiing, biking, paddling, camping, climbing, rafting, outdoor games, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, etc.
12 locals recommend
BYU Outdoors Unlimited
2201 N Canyon RdRent gear for almost any adventure. Skiing, biking, paddling, camping, climbing, rafting, outdoor games, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, etc.
Al's Sporting Goods
643 E University PkwyThe best local sporting goods store. Gear rental too.