Adjacent to Park City, this high alpine valley is cradled by the backside of the Wasatch Front and is beautifully situated between thick forests and beautiful lakes. Heber Valley is a mountain land escape with something for everyone. Take horseback rides through plush green meadows or sleigh rides through crystal white dells. Careen through the backcountry on a snowmobile tour or hike through the briar patches and brush thickets of Heber’s timberland trails. Putt on the greens of one of our championship mountain golf courses or sail the beckoning shores of Deer Creek Reservoir– the possibilities are endless and Mother Earth measureless in Heber/Midway Utah.

In beautiful Heber you’ll encounter a vibe of European living to complement this zing of western gusto. Known as “Utah’s little Switzerland,” who says yodeling and country twang don’t mix? To the Swiss settlers who colonized and cultivated the land, the mountain peaks and farm lined valleys of Heber Valley bore a strong resemblance to their native European homeland. You’ll recognize the Swiss influence in Midway’s architecture and the town’s famous Swiss Days celebration.

Winter season activities provide the outdoor enthusiast with possibilities such as snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, ice skating, tubing and sleigh rides. Soldier Hollow, in Midway, was proudly elected as the 2002 Olympic Winter Games cross-country and biathlon venue. A short 22 miles from Park City, Heber offers convenient access to alpine skiing at several of Utah’s paramount resorts including The Canyons, Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, and Sundance Village.

Heber also caters to the summer-sport enthusiast with activities such as hiking, mountain biking, camping, fly-fishing, golfing, horseback riding, boating, hot air ballooning, scuba diving, water sports and more. One-of-a-kind attractions exclusive to the Heber/Midway area include the steam-powered Heber Valley Railroad and the 94° mineral water of the geothermal craters at Zermatt Resort and Spa. With four ski resorts, three reservoirs, and three national forests and state parks within an hour’s drive, a host of exciting activities are waiting for you in Heber Valley.

State Parks & Historic Attractions
Occupying the southwest corner of the illustrious Heber Valley, Deer Creek Reservoir State Park explodes with the kaleidoscopic-colored sails of water-sport enthusiasts. This reservoir is a popular site for boating, sailboating, windsurfing, swimming and sunbathing.

Jordanelle Reservoir State Park, Utah’s newest and most developed State Park, stretches between the picturesque mountain landscape of Park City and Heber City. The park offers two separate recreation areas, perfect for camping, picnicking, fishing, boating, water sports, swimming, hiking, and mountain biking.

Timpanogos’ Cave National Monument, located 2 miles up American Fork Canyon east of Alpine, conceals three limestone caverns connected by man-made tunnels.  A steep 1.5 mile hike leads to the cave’s entrance 1,000 feet above the canyon bottom.

Wasatch Mountain State Park is surrounded by Utah’s beautiful Wasatch Mountains and provides a summer and winter dreamscape to suit a varied range of pursuits and activities. Located two miles northwest of Midway, visitors will find opportunities for camping, picnicking, golfing on two-award winning 18-hole courses, hiking, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, and all-terrain vehicle riding.

Chugging out of the past, the 100-year old Heber Creeper travels its scenic route along the Heber Valley Historic Railroad. Board a 1907 steam locomotive and ride the rails on an assortment of passenger vintage cars, absorbing the breathtaking vistas along the shores of Deer Creek Reservoir and the panoramas of the Provo Canyon Scenic Byway...

Fishing - Put your fishing techniques to the test at one of Heber Valley’s superb fishing spots. Heber Valley has more than seven reservoirs of pristine water terrain. Strawberry Reservoir has been a favorite Utah fishing hole for more than 60 years. An easy 20 minutes from Heber and Midway, the Provo River offers premier blue-ribbon trout fishing. Where else can you cast a fly or let your spinner glisten, while reeling in a 17 inch brown or rainbow trout.

Boating/Watersports - Three reservoirs in Heber Valley offer a variety of opportunities for the avid boaters and water skiers. Strawberry Reservoir, 30 miles east of Heber via Hwy 40; Deer Creek Reservoir, at the top of Provo Canyon in the Heber Valley; and Jordanelle Reservoir, between Park City and Heber are open to all types of boats and personal watercraft.

Hiking - A multitude of hiking trails set the stage for the perfect day-hike where terrain varies from a steep climb up Mount Timpanogos to an easy stroll along the shores of Strawberry Reservoir. There are marked trailheads jut off major roadways throughout the area, and just a stone’s throw from Heber you will find several lower elevation trails which offer easy to moderate mountain hikes. Extending from Park City to Echo, the Historic Union Pacific Rails to Trails offers 28 miles of scenic and historic trails on the old Union Pacific railroad corridor. Located on the outskirts of Wasatch Mountain State Park, Cascade Springs offers boardwalks and trails meandering through the remarkable springs discharging over seven million gallons of water daily.

Biking - Wasatch County is home to over 1,000 miles of bike trails through varied types of topography. Within just a few minutes of downtown Heber, you can find yourself pedaling through single-track and dirt trails, over forest glades and sprawling mountain hillsides...

Snowmobiling - Stretches of groomed trails loop through foothills, forests, and enchanting meadows. The high peaks offer stunning lookout points. Deciding between groomed trails or untouched seclusion is a matter of preference in Wasatch County’s snowmobiling haven.