ワサッチ郡周辺のアトラクション＆必見スポット - トップ16

What a view!... From the north, Sunset Peak can be climbed via the Brighton Ski Resort – 5.62 miles (9.04 km) round trip – 1,936 feet (approx. 600 m) elevation gain on well-maintained (mountain) trails, past three wonderful mountain lakes (Lake Mary = the first lake, more of a reservoir), Lake Martha, and Lake Catharina, and then over the pass to the summit. 360° views, and there's room to "relax" at the summit too. A second alternative route leads from the west via the Catherine Pass Trailhead – 3.88 miles (6.24 km) round trip – 1,440 feet (approx. 450 m) elevation gain. There's a fee for this, but it offers wonderful views right from the start...it's worth it!

Climbing Empire Pass westwards from Midway on the Guardsman Pass Scenic Backway offers a challenging but scenic ascent into Utah's Wasatch Mountains. Prepare for approximately 11-12 miles of sustained climbing, gaining over 3,000ft to reach the 8,740ft summit. The main climb averages around 5-6%, but features steeper sections, particularly on the initial winding climb out of Midway and in the final push towards the pass, where gradients can reach 8-10%. Along the way you'll enjoy the transition from aspen forests to stunning alpine meadows as you approach the top.

This challenging climb begins in the picturesque Big Cottonwood Canyon, a stunning alpine valley nestled in the Wasatch Range, and ascends toward Guardsman Pass. The early stretch features a gentle grade, but as you progress, the road becomes steeper with tight, twisting corners that offer breathtaking views of the surrounding canyon. As you near the top, the scenery intensifies, revealing dramatic mountain vistas, with the climb culminating at Guardsman Pass, where the panorama stretches across the valley. The descent is equally thrilling but requires caution due to sharp turns and the potential for hikers or parked cars along the road.

This challenging 8.8-mile climb begins with a moderate ascent and gradually steepens as you approach the summit, surrounded by dense forests of aspen trees. The route winds through lush, green terrain, offering glimpses of rugged mountain slopes and rocky outcrops as you gain elevation. As you near the top, the trees part to reveal stunning panoramic views of the high-altitude mountains, with the summit at Guardsman Pass offering a breathtaking perspective of the surrounding landscape.

You get dramatic 360-degree views from the summit, especially to the east where the mountain drops away sharply beneath you. You can see all the way to the reservoir, and get great views of the incredibly dense trail network crisscrossing the slopes below.

Strawberry Reservoir floods a canyon, now known as the "narrows", connecting the "Strawberry" side of the reservoir with the "Soldier Creek" side. Wildlife is abundant along with amazing views of the lush forests along the canyon.

Heber City is the gateway to several parks, national forests and nature areas in Utah, so it is a great place to start a ride. The city was first settled in 1859, and it still has several historic buildings that you can visit.

At this viewpoint, on one side of Cascade Springs Drive, you'll enjoy incredible scenic views. The best time to visit it is in the fall, when you can see the different colors of the leaves as they change.