Provo Canyon Scenic Byway
Heber City, UT

Heber is a midsize town in a farming valley between the Wasatch and Uinta mountain ranges. In 1858, a road was constructed between Provo and Heber and by the spring of 1860, there were over 200 people farming the valley. By the winter of 1860, 18 farmers decided to make their home in Heber. The city of Heber was named after Heber C. Kimball, a Mormon official in 1889. Heber C. Kimball was a missionary in England, and most of the settlers in Heber Valley were from England.

Heber City serves as a convenient stop for travelers exploring the Wasatch Mountains. One of the most popular attractions in Heber Valley is the Heber Valley Historic Railroad. The track the train travels offers access to some of the most spectacular scenery in the state. The trip makes for a pleasurable end to your trip along the Provo Canyon Ccenic Byway. The train is a vintage 1907 steam locomotive, which will take you on a one-way excursion or a round trip from the beautiful Heber Valley, around Deer Creek Lake, down Provo Canyon to Vivian Park.