Take This Road Trip Through Utah’s Most Picturesque Small Towns For A Charming Experience

While the Wasatch Front is home to most of Utah's largest cities and towns, the Wasatch Back is home to some of its prettiest small towns. This road trip takes you from Weber Canyon to Provo Canyon, then branches off so you can enjoy the fall foliage of the Alpine Loop. The trip is just 117 miles and can be completed in just over three hours, but you'll want to allow much more time than that so you can explore these charming towns and their nearby recreation opportunities.

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Mountain Green

You'll travel up Weber Canyon to reach the rural town of Mountain Green; home to around 2,300 people.

Morgan

A rural, farming town, Morgan is also home to the Browning Arms Company. About 3,200 people live there.

Coalville

Coalville was founded in 1839 as a mining town. It's a small community of around 1,400 residents and offers a few restaurants and shops.

Wanship

The tiny town of Wanship is home to just 400 people. It's located near Rockport Reservoir. Stop by the museum, which is housed in an old barn and features historic items and memorabilia.

Oakley

Just over 1,500 people call Oakley home. This rural community is famous in the Beehive State for its rodeo, which is held every year on the Fourth of July.

Kamas

Kamas is the gateway to the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway, and it’s plenty scenic all on its own. Stop by Mirror Lake Diner for a tasty meal before moving on to our next town.

Francis

You may have visited Francis during its Frontier Days celebration; it’s a little town with just around 700 people.

Heber

The town of Heber has around 11,000 residents. It’s home to the Heber Valley Railroad and the Wasatch State Tabernacle, built in 1889.

Midway

The charming town of Midway has several Swiss-influenced homes and buildings, because it was founded by several Swiss families in the 1860s and 1870s.

From Midway, you'll turn off onto the Alpine Scenic Loop. The fall colors are gorgeous this time of year!

Drive past Sundance and Timpanogos Cave.

Alpine

Alpine has grown a lot in the last decade, but it still keeps a lot of its historical charm.

You'll see on the Google map that this road trip takes you past many more towns and attractions. Leave time for plenty of recreation, and consider making it a weekend trip by staying overnight in one of these cute towns.

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