We’ve got your guide to the best fall scenic drives near Salt Lake 🍂 📍 Alpine Loop – Narrow, winding, and one of Utah’s most spectacular drives. 📍 Big Cottonwood → Guardsman’s Pass → Park City → Heber Valley – A must-do road trip linking mountain towns with stunning fall colors. 📍 Big Cottonwood → Solitude → Brighton – Gold aspen groves, alpine lakes and maybe even a moose or two. 📍 Bountiful Peak Drive – Off the beaten path, with panoramic valley views. 📍 Butterfield Canyon – A hidden gem

Red rocks are cool, but have you seen the Wasatch Mountains in summer? Salt Lake is your gateway to wild trails, alpine lakes, waterfalls, wildflowers, and all kinds of mountain magic just minutes from downtown! Next time you’re headed to Southern Utah, we suggest you land in Salt Lake, soak up the mountain vibes for a few days, then go chase those red rock views. Follow @visitsaltlake for all the Salt Lake County, Utah inspo, from city lights to mountain heights 🌆 Explore responsibly—pack it i