Deer Creek Overlook – Alpine Summit loop from Heber Valley Railroad Depot

Deer Creek Overlook – Alpine Summit loop from Heber Valley Railroad Depot

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Deer Creek Overlook – Alpine Summit loop from Heber Valley Railroad Depot

08:00

135km

3,230m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 64.8 km for 61 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

19.6 km

Deer Creek Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

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.

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28.0 km

Alpine Summit

Highlight • Summit

This is the highest point of the Alpine Scenic Highway—meaning if you’ve made it here, it’s time to enjoy the downhill ahead. Nearby, you’ll find access to several trails, including …

Tip by

45.9 km

Upper Pond

Highlight • Lake

This small but practical reservoir is vital to the city's irrigation system, providing additional water to nourish the landscaped areas and gardens. Its coverage extends to the newly developed regions …

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64.7 km

Draper Utah Temple

Highlight • Religious Site

Builders broke ground on the creation of this temple in 2006, then finished it in 2009. It's the 129th temple of the Mormon Church.

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90.0 km

Storm Mountain Picnic Area Rockslide

Highlight • Canyon

Part way up Big Cottonwood Canyon, this is a popular spot for rock climbers.

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113 km

Guardsman Pass

Mountain Pass

113 km

Guardsman Pass

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

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 …

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135 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

97.5 km

28.9 km

5.61 km

2.53 km

497 m

331 m

154 m

Surfaces

134 km

1.13 km

593 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (2,950 m)

Lowest point (1,370 m)

Weather

Today

Tuesday 6 October

26°C

10°C

32 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

November 15, 2022,Cyclist Magazine – Big Ride Utah

To the east of Utah’s Salt Lake City lies a vast wilderness of canyons and mountains whose roads are designed purely to delight, especially during the autumn months. But just because it’s pretty doesn’t mean it’s not going to hurt