Utah County

Snowmobiling on Forest Service Lands in Utah County is governed by the Pleasant Grove Ranger District. Their phone number is 801-785-3571. View their winter travel map.

American Fork Canyon - Tibble Fork

To get to American Fork Canyon from Sandy, take I-15 S to the Highland / Alpine Exit 284. Get off the freeway and go left under the freeway. Continue east on State Road 92 about 8 miles to the mouth of American Fork Canyon.

The Forest Service charges a fee for access to American Fork Canyon. The fee currently is $6 for a three day pass or $12 for a seven day pass. Vehicles longer than 30 feet are not allowed in the canyon. The upper part of American Fork Canyon and the Alpine Loop Road is closed for the winter each year.

To get to Tibble Fork Reservoir, go 5 miles up American Fork Canyon to a junction in the road. Turn left on to N Fork (forest service road 85) to Tibble Fork Reservoir. Stay left on the paved road for 1 mile to the campground.

From the parking lot at Tibble Fork Reservoir, there are groomed snowmobile routes to Silver Lake Flat Reservoir and to Cascade Springs, the Mill Flat Trailhead, and throughout Wasatch Mountain State Park.

American Fork Canyon - Pine Hollow

To get to American Fork Canyon from Sandy, take I-15 S to the Highland / Alpine Exit 284. Get off the freeway and go left under the freeway. Continue east on State Road 92 about 8 miles to the mouth of American Fork Canyon.

The Forest Service charges a fee for access to American Fork Canyon. The fee currently is $6 for a three-day pass or $12 for a seven day pass. Vehicles longer than 30 feet are not allowed in the canyon. The upper part of American Fork Canyon and the Alpine Loop Road is closed for the winter each year.

To get to the Pine Hollow trailhead, continue up the canyon for 5 miles to a junction in the road. Stay to the right and continue until the road is closed at the gate for the winter.

From the gate, there are groomed snowmobile trails to the Aspen Grove area behind Mt. Timpanogos, Cascade Springs, and in to Wasatch Mountain State Park.

Provo Canyon - Mount Timpanogos

To get to Provo Canyon from Sandy, take I-15 S to exit 272 (800 N, Orem) and proceed east on Highway 52 to the mouth of Provo Canyon.

From the mouth of Provo Canyon, head up the canyon on Highway 189 for 7 miles to the Sundance Resort turnoff - Highway 92. Turn left and take Highway 92 for six miles. Highway 92 remains closed for the winter near the Mount Timpanogos campground.

From the gate, there are groomed snowmobile trails to Pine Hollow, Cascade Springs, and in to Wasatch Mountain State Park.

Wasatch Mountain State Park

Wasatch Mountain State Park offers a large trail network for snowmobiles, including parking, restrooms, designated play areas, and warming stations. View a map of the Wasatch Mountain State Park trail network.

To get to Wasatch Mountain State Park from Sandy, you can travel either South through Provo Canyon or North through Parley's Canyon. The time it takes to arrive is just about one hour either way.

From the South

Travel South on I-15 to exit 272 (800 N, Orem) and proceed east on Highway 52 to the mouth of Provo Canyon. From the mouth of Provo Canyon, head up the canyon on Highway 189 for 17.5 miles around Deer Creek Reservoir. Turn left on Utah Highway 113 (also called 3600 W or Charleston Road). 3600 W turns in to Center Street in Midway. At the intersection of Center Street and Main Street, turn left on Main Street. Go West for four blocks and turn right on 400 W. Next, turn left on 200 N and then right on 750 W / Homestead Drive. Continue North on Homestead Drive for approximately one mile as it turns in to Snake Creek Canyon Road.

From the North

Travel East on I-215 to Exit 2 to merge on to I-80 East toward Park City. Travel 18 miles up Parley's Canyon and take Exit 146 to merge onto U.S. 40 E toward Heber. Travel 13 miles on U.S. 40 and turn right at the light with the intersection of River Road. Stay on River Road as it merges in to 1050 N. At the traffic circle, stay straight on 1050 N. Go straight on to 350 W / Pine Canyon Road. Continue going west on 1050 N / W Cari Lane. Turn right at Homestead Drive and follow this road is it turns in to Snake Creek Canyon Road.

Visitor Center

The Visitor Center for Wasatch Mountain State Park is located at the intersection of Snake Creek Canyon Road and Warm Springs Drive. The Mill Flat Trailhead, where most snowmobilers start, is located three miles up Snake Creek Canyon Road. There is a big parking lot and restrooms located at the Mill Flat Trailhead. Some snowmobiling can also be done at the campground located up Warm Springs Drive. The Visitors Center is open from 8 am to 5 pm seven days a week, and can provide maps and additional information. There is a $5 per vehicle day use fee for the park.

Additional Resources

The following links have more information about snowmobiling at Wasatch Mountain State Park: