Nebo Peak - Hiking trail near Nephi, Utah, United States - Description

This trail can only be accessed by the Nebo Bench or Willow Creek trails. The most popular access route is from the southern Nebo Bench trailhead up Andrews Ridge. This trail is well used, and it connects with the Nebo Peak trail after about 5 miles of a steady uphill climb. The Willow Creek trail is also steep but is only 3.5 miles, providing a shorter route to the Nebo Peak trail. The access to the Willow Creek trail is a dirt road, and a four wheel drive vehicle is recommended. The Nebo Peak trail begins up on the ridge, and climbs steadily over rock to the south summit of Mount Nebo, elevation 11,877.

The Andrews Ridge trailhead is located on Forest Road #048, 1.2 miles from its junction with the Nebo Loop. Road #048 also accesses Ponderosa and Bear Canyon Campgrounds.

The Nebo Peak trail is accessed by either the Nebo Bench trail (#117) or Willow Creek trail (#118). The southern trailhead for the Nebo Bench trail is located 1.2 miles from the Nebo Loop Scenic Byway on the Bear Canyon road (#048). The Willow Creek trailhead is located approximately 4 miles east of Mona on the Willow Canyon road. For more information about the Nebo Bench trail and Willow Creek trail see their trail descriptions.