Weber Canyon, Canyon in Wasatch Range, Utah, United States
Weber Canyon is a 40 mile-long (64 km) gorge cutting through the Wasatch Range, carved by the Weber River as it flows westward toward the Great Salt Lake. The canyon features towering rock walls, thick forests, and several water bodies including Smith and Morehouse Reservoir.
Shoshone and Ute peoples used the valley before European exploration began, establishing camps near the tributaries of the Weber River. The area was later named after John Henry Weber, a fur trapper who explored these lands in the early 1800s.
The canyon received its name from John Henry Weber, a fur trapper who explored the area during the early nineteenth century.
Interstate 84 runs directly through the canyon, making it easy to access and explore. Multiple campgrounds and well-marked trails of varying difficulty are available throughout the area for hiking and outdoor recreation.
The Thousand Mile Tree stands along the historic overland route, marking the distance from Omaha on the original trail map. This pine was replanted in 1982 to replace the original marker that travelers once used as a navigation point.
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