The United States Congress designated the Mount Nebo Wilderness Area in 1984 and it now has a total of 27,010 acres. For a complete listing of public laws and further information on district offices, click here. The peak looms above a swatch of mountain scenery located between Interstate 15 and the Nebo Scenic Loop Byway. Wilderness elevation starts at 5,400 feet and climbs through mountain valleys and meadows broken by moderate to steep ridges.
Numerous streams are rich with rainbow trout.
Wildflowers abound in late spring and summer. More than 100 miles of maintained trails provide access to the area.