Outdoor Recreation
Biking, boating, fishing, golfing, and so much more
Heber Valley has four distinct seasons, with plenty of sun in the summer and plenty of snow in the winter. This makes it perfect for outdoor recreation of all types, from biking to cross-country skiing. There are plenty of options for any activity, at that. You won't find just a few hiking trails, but hundreds of miles worth. You can ride a horse across long stretches of land. You have not just one ski resort to play at, but several. What Heber Valley always offers are options, many, many options.
Even activities such as soaring and scuba diving are popular within Heber Valley. You can boat one day and golf in the high mountains the next. You can snowmobile the forests in December and ride a bike under those same trees in the summer. Every trip to Heber Valley is a different one.
Guides and Outfitters: Need a tour or a rental? Heber Valley has plenty of businesses happy to help you with any activity at any time of year.
Watersports: Heber Valley has three massive (and famous) reservoirs - Jordanelle, Strawberry and Deerk Creek, as well as some smaller reservoirs that canoers will thrive in.Fishing: these reservoirs is also a very rewarding activity, and the Provo River is an exceptional trout stream.
Off-road/ATV: There are many great places to ride off-road in the mountains with beautiful scenary and.
Golfing: Each of Heber Valley's courses are award-winning and most of them are up in the mountains. There's nothing quite like playing a game of golf against such a dramatic backdrop.
Hiking: Everything from gentle trails to multi-day treks can be accessed in Heber Valley. There are quiet meadow (and sidewalk) walks and there are strenuous routes over mountain peaks and steep slopes.
Horseback Riding: The terrain in Heber Valley has exactly the right kind of variety for the horseback rider. Both beginning riders and riders that have been atop a horse for years will find a trail suited for them. Some are leisurely. Some are nothing short of intense.
Soaring, whether with a sailplane or a hot air balloon, is a popular way to see Heber Valley from the heights. But Heber Valley has depths to explore as well. Scuba diving at Heber Valley's famous crater is truly a once in a lifetime experience - and can be done any time of year.
Cross-Country Skiing: Soldier Hollow is a large part of what made Heber Valley's cross-country skiing famous, but it's hardly the only place to ski. You'll find wild routes out in the national forests that surround Heber Valley and plenty of largely untouched land to backcountry ski.Downhill Skiing: Few communities can boast being close to as many ski resorts as Heber Valley is. And few can boast such excellent resorts. These are some of Utah's largest, best-rated, best-equipped ski resorts, with deep powder and thousands of acres and hundreds of runs to explore.
Ice skating the rinks within the Valley is an excellent way to pass an evening of fun. Snowmobiling endless miles of forest and backcountry slopes can occupy days. Snowshoeing can be dabbled in anywhere and Heber Valley is filled with fresh snow. And there are plenty of tubing hills for families to slide down at exciting speeds.
