The Nebo Loop National Scenic Byway runs between Nephi and Payson through the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, with views of the Wasatch Range and 11,877-foot Mt. Nebo (the Forest Service's figure). Devils Kitchen, a stop along the byway, is described by the Forest Service as a geologic interest site with picnic facilities, a paved trail and an observation deck over red rock hoodoos; the trail is level and listed as accessible, and potable water is not available at the site. The Utah Geological Survey says the byway is closed to automobiles in winter, when it is groomed for snowmobilers, snowshoers and cross-country skiers, and gives I-15 exit 225 (Highway 132, Nephi) from the south and exit 250 (Main Street/Highway 115, Payson) from the north; no fee is stated.
Nearest Airports
Straight-line distance from Nebo Loop National Scenic Byway, not drive time.
- Provo Municipal (PVU) — 29 miles
- Salt Lake City International (SLC) — 70 miles
- Ogden Hinckley (OGD) — 98 miles
Live Conditions
Wildlife Spotted Nearby
We checked seasonal opening on 2026-10-14. These change without notice — confirm with geology.utah.gov the week you travel.
Sources — 5 claims, 5 checked against the source
| Claim | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Route from Nephi to Payson with views of the Wasatch Range and 11,877-foot Mt. Nebo; Devils Kitchen geologic interest site with picnic facilities, a paved trail and observation deck; potable water not available (checked 2026-10-14) | USDA Forest Service - Nebo Loop National Scenic Byway | Checked |
| Short hike on a paved, level trail to a small platform overlooking a rock formation; small picnic area at the trailhead; accessible trail (checked 2026-10-14) | USDA Forest Service - Devils Kitchen Trail #193 | Checked |
| Byway closed to automobiles during the winter months, when it is groomed for snowmobilers, snowshoers and cross-country skiers (checked 2026-10-14) | Utah Geological Survey - GeoSights: Devils Kitchen | Checked monitored · 2026-10-14 |
| From the south take I-15 exit 225 (Highway 132) in Nephi; from the north take exit 250 (Main Street/Highway 115) in Payson (checked 2026-10-14) | Utah Geological Survey - GeoSights: Devils Kitchen | Checked |
| Designated a National Scenic Byway by the U.S. Secretary of Transportation; 37 miles in UT; FHWA suggests: An hour to drive the byway one-way or a day to enjoy it. Distance from this stop to the route measured against the published byway centreline on the U.S. Department of Transportation map service (geo.dot.gov), which carries no stated licence and predates the 2021 designations; the measurement is ours, the line is theirs and is not reproduced here. 0.2 miles (checked 2026-10-29) | Federal Highway Administration: Nebo Loop Scenic Byway | Checked |