American Fork Canyon

View of the canyon to the Utah Valley from the entrance of Timpanogos Cave National Monument

The American Fork Canyon is a canyon in the Wasatch Range ( " Wasatch Mountains " ), 30 miles south of Salt Lake City in American Fork, Utah, the United States and famous for lying on the south side stalactite cave system " Timpanogos Cave National Monument". Through the canyon run the section " Alpine Loop Scenic Highway " Utah State Route 92 and the American Fork River, after he is named.

From the west of Interstate 15 at the Lehi Utah State Route 92 leads between Highland and American Fork Canyon in the Alpine Loop Pass and Mount Timpanogos. Here a branched -maintained gravel road to the east on Cascade Springs off to Midway. The SR -92 continues to the south via the " Sundance Ski Resort " in Provo Canyon and to the Tibble Fork Reservoir and Cascade Springs.

Recovery

The American Fork Canyon is designated as a Recreation Area within the Uinta - Wasatch - Cache National Forest and is managed by the U.S. Forest Service. He maintains the hiking, biking and horseback riding trails, easy operates equipped campsites and rented a few wooden houses. The Tibble Fork Reservoir and Silver Lake Reservoir are popular for summer camping and fishing and in the winter starting point for snowmobiling, snow hiking, cross country skiing and ski touring.

Charges at the input per vehicle serve to maintain the recreation area, the wild habitat and the protection of natural resources. They are between six USD for three days to 45 USD for the entire year.