The Canyon

Adventure out the back door

From blue-ribbon fly fishing to world-class skiing, the best of the Wasatch is minutes away.

Hiking

Some of Utah's best trails start within minutes of the cabin.

Big Springs Hollow Loop

Big Springs Hollow Loop

9 min · 3.9 mi · moderate

A creekside loop with running water, wildflowers, and mountain views; connects to the more demanding Cascade Mountain trail.

Stewart Falls

Stewart Falls

Via Aspen Grove or Sundance · 3.5 mi

Often called the best waterfall hike in Utah — a moderately challenging out-and-back to a dramatic 200-foot falls.

Mt. Timpanogos

Mt. Timpanogos

Full-day · rigorous

Alpine meadows, wildflowers, mountain goats, and a glacier. Many hikers turn around at Emerald Lake; the summit is 11,753 ft.

Skiing & snowboarding

World-class snow is a short drive in every direction.

Sundance Mountain Resort

Sundance Mountain Resort

11 min

Family-friendly with lessons, rentals, and easy parking — plus expert double-black terrain higher up.

Park City Mountain Resort

Park City Mountain Resort

41 min

330 trails, 14 bowls, and 18 terrain parks — the largest ski resort in the U.S.

Deer Valley

Deer Valley

33 min

Luxury skiing with long groomers and moguls (skiers only).

Snowbird, Alta, Brighton & Solitude

Snowbird, Alta, Brighton & Solitude

90+ min

Big Cottonwood and Little Cottonwood Canyon legends for serious snow days.

Fishing

The Provo River is a blue-ribbon fishery right out the back door.

Lower Provo River (fly fishing)

Lower Provo River (fly fishing)

Out the back door

Blue-ribbon water with wild brown trout in the 16–20 inch range. PMD and Blue-Winged Olive hatches; fishable year-round.

Deer Creek Reservoir

Deer Creek Reservoir

15 min

Rainbow trout and smallmouth bass.

Jordanelle Reservoir

Jordanelle Reservoir

30 min

Trophy brown trout and smallmouth bass.

Strawberry Reservoir

Strawberry Reservoir

45 min

Bonneville cutthroat and kokanee salmon.

Swimming & water sports

Cool off in the river, the reservoir, or on a paddleboard.

Tubing, rafting, kayaking & paddleboarding

Tubing, rafting, kayaking & paddleboarding

Provo River at Vivian Park

High Country Adventure offers rentals and shuttle transport for self-guided floats.

Deer Creek State Park

Deer Creek State Park

8 min

Picnic areas, a gravel swimming beach, a floating obstacle course, and a restaurant.

Watercraft rentals

Watercraft rentals

Deer Creek Island Resort · 8 min

Wakesurf boats, ski boats, pontoons, kayaks, and paddleboards.

Off-roading & snowmobiling

Get into the backcountry on two seasons of terrain.

Side-by-sides & ATVs

Side-by-sides & ATVs

Lofty Peaks Adventures, Heber

Guided or unguided rentals that depart right from the shop on Main Street.

Snowmobiling

Snowmobiling

18 min

Guided winter tours from Lofty Peaks Adventures — recommended for safety and the best terrain.

Base camp for all of it

Make the Provo Canyon Treehouse your home for the adventure.