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Summary: Mt. Nebo at 11928 feet is the highest, and southernmost peak in the Wasatch Range. It is a mountain of three main peaks. Our hike was to the Highest point or Nebo North. The first three and a half miles of the hike was easy with only about 1400 feet of elevation gain. We hiked through beautiful grassy meadows accentuated by white fur and quaking aspens. The final leg of our hike was the toughest here we gained around 1300 feet in three quarters of a mile scrambling up loose shale and black lime stone. This hike is a steep one but it is definitely worth it the views are spectacular. Nebo is an excellent hike for any one who likes to bag high peaks and get away from the crowds of closer more frequented peaks. There are two ore more routes one can take to the summits of Nebo. From the bench trail you can climb directly to wolf pass then to the north summit or travel further south and up to the south peak. However you choose Nebo will be a hike you will never forget. Trailhead: From the north on Interstate 15 take exit 252 at Payson UT follow the Nebo loop road to the Nebo Bench/Monument Trailhead. This can also be reached from the south by taking exit 225 at Nephi. From the trail head parking you will find two trails. The Nebo bench trail is at the south end of the parking lot. This trail also goes to the summit but is longer and steeper. We did not take this trail. There is a small dirt road near the north end of the parking lot. This is the trail we recommend. You can drive the half mile or so of dirt road to another parking area The trail heads west along a barbed wire fence. (Lat:39.84355 Lon:-111.72062) Trail Guides for Mt. Nebo North: Best Seasons: Fall, Summer, User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Horses, Ranger Contact: Uinta National Forest Supervisor's Office 88 West 100 North Provo, UT 84601 (801 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Matty Ross, who has posted 26 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by HCFoster on 7/19/2009 Very nice hike though the scenery wasn't as good as Timp or Box Elder, both of which I've climbed within the last 5 days. The scramble up to the summit was very fun, I would say it has a couple short sections of very easy Class II but it might be intimidating for those used to pure walk-up peaks. The beta for using the dirt road (Mona Pole Road) is spot on. GPS coordinate for this alternate, better trailhed is 39.84846 N 111.72233 W.
Reviewed by Brandon on 5/27/2009 Great climb, did it in 97 with Wasatch Academy, and might I say that the views from the top were quite stunning. The aproach to the summit is a bit steep, but not as bad as the thigh burning switchbacks.
Reviewed by Viewer on 8/13/2008 This is a hike that I had wanted to do for a very long time. This hike finishes off all the major peaks in the Wasatch range from Brigham City to Nephi. I was very pleasantly surprised by how much forest we were able to hike through on the way to the top. I would guess that the tree line ends about a thousand feet from the summit. Lots of wild flowers in the trees and meadows, lupine, penstimen, paintbrush, columbine,and many others. The last thousand feet make this hike a worthy challenge, steep and a a little exposure near the top. I saw several people on all fours on the way up and sitting on their behinds on the way down. I would not recoment it for your friends that have done very little hiking. Overall,a great hike.Dick Legas ProvoUt
Reviewed by Brian on 8/10/2008 i was up on the north peak. not the sumit. and i found something that looked like an old ute grave. 
Reviewed by Shannon on 9/1/2007 This was a beautiful hike! The scenery was amazing and you were able to have those spectacular views for almost the whole last hour and a half of the hike! At the top the trail was very hard to follow, and the terrain was pretty trecherous with all of the loose rock and steep incline, but it was worth it!
Reviewed by jco on 7/1/2007 nice hike, beautiful mountain, long drop-offs near the top were unexpected, the trail becomes hard to find near the top, but the views and scenery were absolutely stunning. not alot of hikers made it enjoyable.
Reviewed by Sylvia on 4/1/2006 I have hiked up this route several times, I agree it is an unforgettable experience. I am in reasonably good shape and the hike round trip hike takes me anywhere between 11 hours to 14 hours. I bring along 6 quarts of water, and I usually feel that I am short. In the car I keep more water, so that when I finish the descent I know I have plenty to drink waiting for me. There are about 3 or 4 really steep parts (tight switchbacks, mostly, with some loose gravel) up high on the trail, just push yourself and keep going, this will be one of the most beautiful hikes you will ever do. You will crest near the south summit, from there it is just a few hundred more yards to the actual summit. Pack your own water, there are no water sources.
Reviewed by REno on 3/27/2005 we actually haven't been there but the south peak is excellent and i imagine the north peak is too. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Utah Hiking, Utah Trails, Utah Hikes, Juab County Hiking, Juab County Trails, Juab County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||