7 days, about 900 miles
American Fork, Lehi and Utah Valley
Thanksgiving Point's museums and gardens, a cave high above American Fork Canyon, the Alpine Loop over Mount Timpanogos and Sundance at the other end.
Day 1: Lehi
- MorningThanksgiving Point
The Museum of Ancient Life's dinosaurs, the Butterfly Biosphere and the gardens.
- AfternoonLehi Roller Mills and Main Street
The 1906 flour mill from Footloose and the old downtown.
- EveningMurdock Canal Trail
A paved trail along the base of the mountains, good for an evening ride or walk.
Day 2: American Fork Canyon
- MorningTimpanogos Cave
Climb the paved trail to three caves full of helictites. Tickets sell out, so book ahead.
- MiddayTibble Fork Reservoir
Paddle, fish or picnic at the reservoir up the canyon's north fork.
- AfternoonThe Alpine Loop
Over the shoulder of Timpanogos to Sundance and down Provo Canyon.
Day 3: Provo and Sundance
- MorningStewart Falls
A two-tier waterfall on the flank of Timpanogos, starting near Sundance.
- AfternoonBridal Veil Falls and Provo
A roadside waterfall in Provo Canyon, then downtown Provo and BYU.