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Alpine Scenic Loop In American Fork Canyon
4.9 ★★★★★ 237 Google reviews · Running trail in Provo, Utah · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Alpine Scenic Loop In American Fork Canyon's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Scenic overlook offering fall foliage views, wildlife sightings, and a drive through a national forest.
What runners say about Alpine Scenic Loop In American Fork Canyon
“I visited during October and the colors of the trees are beautiful during this time.”
How beautiful! I suggest going around counter clockwise if you are afraid of heights. My family and I had a great time hiking the trails and can’t wait for the cave to be opened! This is a photographic dream! There are camp grounds that look amazing! A Spa, and places to camp and picnic!
TL;DR: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ —> WOWZA. So beautiful; pictures don’t do it justice. And it’s “pretty neat” to see so many Aspens. You can tell they are Aspens because of the way they are 😜 ————————————————————- This drive was spectacular! Lots of switchbacks and plenty of places to stop and take pictures.
Beautiful fall colors. Abundant wildlife. I highly recommend the scenic byway through Cascade Springs into Midway. The multitude of tight curves combined with the hills makes for a spirited driving experience, but slow and steady is the only way to soak it all in.
Took a very nice drive up 92 to see the maples turning color. Road is narrow, but traffic wasn’t too bad. Turnouts are limited and sometimes full. Found a few nice spots to walk a little way off the road for good views.
Trail conditions & character
“I visited during October and the colors of the trees are beautiful during this time.”
“Super pretty loop to do in the fall when the leaves are changing.”
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The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
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Hours
| Monday | 8 am–4:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–4:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–4:30 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–4:30 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–4:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
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