Drive the Cascade Springs Scenic Loop
ScenicEasySpringSummerYear-round
Navigate the winding paved road to witness tiered travertine pools and boardwalks surrounded by vibrant orange scrub oaks and yellow aspens.
Itinerary tips
- 1Plan for a three-hour round trip to allow for frequent photo stops and the half-mile boardwalk stroll.
- 2Access the loop via the Alpine Loop (SR-92) from American Fork Canyon or the Midway side via Cascade Springs Drive.
- 3Purchase a $10 three-day pass at a self-service station if you do not have an America the Beautiful or dynamic Interagency pass.
- 4Bring a polarizing lens for your camera to cut through the water's surface reflection and see the trout in the shallow pools.
- 5Download offline maps before leaving Midway as cell service is non-existent once you begin the ascent into the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest.
- 6Pack a light jacket even in summer since the elevation gain leads to significantly cooler temperatures than the valley floor.
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