Where does the Nebo Loop start?
Where does the Nebo Loop start? To access the byway from the north – from Interstate 15 take Exit 248 in Payson, heading east on 800 South. Turn right onto 600 East, which becomes the Nebo Loop Road (FR 015) into the mountains. Ownership and Management: USDA Forest Service, Uinta National Forest, Spanish Fork Ranger District; Utah and Juab Counties.
Is the Nebo Loop free?
No passes or entrance fees are required to enter the Nebo Loop. However, some areas, such as many campgrounds, do require passes. Check with the US Forest Service when planning your trip for updates on seasonal conditions, such as wildfires, early snow, etc.
How long does it take to do the Nebo Loop?
The 38-mile byway takes about 1.5 hours to complete. It is closed in the winter.
Does the Nebo Loop close for winter?
Due to heavy snow, the Nebo Scenic Loop closes in the winter from late October through June or July.
How long is the walk up Mount Nebo?
The distance (8-9 miles) and elevation gain wouldn't be too terrible, except the elevation gain seems to come all at once in two short sections, making this a thigh buster. The second of these steep sections being up a rocky ridge-line. Though only class 3, the final ridge-line offers nice exposure and views.
Where does the Nebo Loop start and end?
Closest Town: The north end is about one mile south of Payson, Utah. The south end is about five miles east of Nephi, Utah.
Can you see the Dead Sea from Mount Nebo?
The landscape is home to stunning surroundings and one can look out at the Dead Sea, Bethlehem, and on a clear day, even Jerusalem. The Memorial Church of Moses also rests at the summit, which also provides a significant visit for Christians.