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American Fork Canyon

Where: 220 West Center Street, Suite 100, Provo, Cedar Hills, UT (Utah County)
Phone: +1 801-855-2100

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This canyon offers multiple outdoor activities and contains several notable destinations, including a scenic loop drive and a cave system open to visitors. The area serves as a gateway between two major canyons via an alpine route. Research which specific activities and sites interest you most before heading out, as the canyon has a lot to explore.

Updated October 22, 2026

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American Fork Canyon is known for great rock climbing, camping, fishing, hiking, and biking. The Alpine Loop Scenic Backway, Cascade Springs, and Mount Timpanogos Cave National Monument are all gems within American Fork Canyon. This canyon connects to Provo Canyon via the Alpine Loop. To access this canyon, take the Hwy 92 exit in Highland.

About American Fork Canyon

American Fork Canyon is a nature area or viewpoint in Cedar Hills (Utah County), Utah. Within 30 miles there are 158 other nature areas and viewpoints, the nearest being Alpine Loop, American Fork Canyon (about 0.3 miles). Its phone number is given above.