Mt. Nebo Loop Road Run

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State: Utah

Date Submitted: April 1, 2000
Submitted by: Brad Hatch
Motorcycle Road Length: 37 Miles

Written Directions

The directions to and through this route are very easy. Start your route in Payson, UT. Exit off of I-15 at exit 254 on to County Road 115 (AKA Main Street), take that south till you get to intersect E-100 N and go left, take a right on to S-600 E (Peteetneet Drive). This road becomes W Canyon Road and later turns into Nebo Loop Road and your there. Once you get on Nebo Loop Road "get ready to rumble!"

Scenery

This route has been declared by the government's to be one of the country's few official DOT Scenic Byways. You'll see the incredibly beautiful and powerful looking Mt. Nebo one of the highest peaks in Utah and is the highest peak in the Wasatch Range at 11,877 feet. Along the way you'll travel through canyons, aspen groves and pine forests as you pass through the incredible Uinta National Forest. Great route in the fall as the Aspens and Maples change colors.

Road Quality

This road is a blast in terms of its motorcycle-road-quality. The road starts out in a narrow canyon following a trout stream as it finds its way through the canyon. Eventually the road climbs out of the canyon on its way towards Mt. Nebo. It has plenty of switchbacks to keep your handlebars turning. Also keeps your engine challenged with a good deal of climbing, and your brakes might be smoking after racing down some of the fast descents. Caution: this route is closed in the winter and like any mountain road can experience severe weather changes.

Roadside Amenities

These routes specialties are the scenery and the motorcycle road quality. The 'roadside amenities' are few but the highlights are listed below:

The entire route lies in the beautiful Uinta National Forest.

The town of Payson has an annual Payson Golden Onion Days - it features fireworks, flowers and art shows. Call (801) 465-0533 for more information.

Stop at the Utah Lake Overlook for a magnificent look at the turquoise colored waters of Utah Lake. The lakes color comes from its shallow depth (no more then 20 feet deep).

To see some cool sandstone rock formations, make sure you plan to spend an hour or so at the Devils Kitchen Geologic Interest Site.

The Ponderosa and Bear Canyon Campgrounds are located in a quite little area of conifers. You can find the trailhead to the Nebo Bench Trail near by. This trail can take you all the way up to the summit of Mt Nebo, if you're up to the challenge.

Additional Info

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Reviewed by Guest on August 29, 2010 (1 out of 1 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Daniel May
motorcycle_year: 2007
motorcycle_make: Buell
motorcycle_type: Sport
Comment: Great route. do not wait to late in the summer. very high elevation. Must ride both ways. watch for animals and hunters. Best weekdays if possible.
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Reviewed by Guest on May 6, 2008 (1 out of 1 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Tyler M
motorcycle_year: 2007
motorcycle_make: Victory
motorcycle_type: Cruiser
Comment: This ride is a lot of fun especially during the fall, but one warning to those who ride the Nebo Scenic loop, watch out for cows and crazy drivers!! It seems that I always encounter one of the two everytime that I ride on the Loop. Another bit of advice, ride in a group : )
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Reviewed by Guest on April 4, 2008 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Mark B.
motorcycle_year: 2007
motorcycle_make: Harley-Davidson
motorcycle_type: Touring
Comment: This ride is spectacular in the fall. The beauty of the changing leaves cannot be described. Brad is right on about the fast descents coming down the other side of the Nebo Loop. Use your gears to help slow your descent. Also, watch the weather as at that altitude it may change quickly. We were there in June of '07 and got snowed on. It didn't stick to the pavement but it sure got cold quick. Be prepared!
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