Location: American Fork Canyon is located in Utah County, Utah. The base of the canyon is located near the cities of Highland, Alpine, and Cedar Hills. From I-15 freeway in Lehi you can take the Timpanogos Highway east bound to the mouth of the canyon. Also you can access the canyon from Provo Canyon if you take the Sundance Ski Resort exit and follow the Alpine Loop Scenic Byway to American Fork Canyon.
Popular Hikes: Cascade Springs is surrounded by boardwalks and is a great place to take kids. Pittsburg Lake Trail, Silver Lake, Timpanogos Cave, Timponeke Trail to Scout Falls.
Areas to Fish in the Canyon: American Fork River, Tibble Fork Reservoir, Silver Lake Flat, Silver Lake, Silver Glance Lake, White Pine Lake, Red Pine Lake, Lake Hardy,
Nearby Canyons: Little Cottonwood Canyon is the next canyon to the north and Provo Canyon is the next major canyon to the south.