Hike the Cascade Springs Boardwalk
ScenicEasySpringSummerYear-round
Navigate a series of paved paths and wooden bridges over crystal-clear springs and terraced pools that stay beautiful even in late autumn.
Itinerary tips
- 1Plan for a 45-minute to one-hour visit to fully explore the three interconnected loop trails.
- 2Pack a light jacket even in summer, as the mountain elevation makes the springs significantly cooler than the valley floor.
- 3Purchase a $6 American Fork Canyon recreation pass or display your America the Beautiful pass at the trailhead.
- 4Access the site via the scenic Alpine Loop Road, but check for seasonal road closures starting in late October.
- 5Bring a polarized camera lens to cut the glare and see the native trout swimming in the shallow, terraced pools.
- 6Use the lower parking lot for the easiest access to the wheelchair-accessible boardwalk sections.
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