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Strawberry Thaw by Merrill Webb
©Merrill Webb |
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(To print a county map along with this information, go to the Print Center) |
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Directions: Deer Creek Reservoir lies along Hwy. 189 about 4 miles southwest of Heber or about 10 miles going east up Provo Canyon. The road on the east end of the reservoir that goes through Charleston to Midway is a main access road to the good birding areas when the reservoir is full.
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Directions: Go to Wolf Creek Campground which is located along US 35, 18 miles east of Francis and 16 miles west of Hannah. As you go off the main road towards the campground, take the first road on the right. This is a fairly bumpy but passable (in good weather) dirt road that goes along Duchesne Ridge about 7 miles to the Mill Hollow road.
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Heber Valley Water Treatment Facility Directions: 1. From Main Street (Hwy 40) in Heber, go west
on 1st South (Hwy 113) for 2.1 miles. Turn left (south) just after you
cross the Provo River and park in the Fisherman's Access on your left as you
approach the water treatment facility.
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Directions: Jordanelle Reservoir is east of US 40 between Silver Creek Junction and Heber. |
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Jordanelle Wetlands, BOR Mitigation Site (BOR = Bureau of Reclamation) Directions: Exit Route 40 about 2 miles
north of Heber (below the Jordanelle Dam) at the stoplight at River Road
and proceed east on Route 32 for ~1/4 mile to Old Route 40. Then turn north and
proceed past an RV camp to the parking lot at the end of the road.
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Midway Fish Hatchery (Presently closed because of "whirling disease") Directions: Go south on Center Street (East Charlestown Road) in Midway to 850 South and turn left. After crossing the cattle guard go right down to the parking area. |
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Description: The 3-mile road to the reservoir goes along a stream lined with good riparian habitat especially from the Guard Station (2 miles up) to the reservoir. The small reservoir lies between the firs on the north-facing slopes and the aspens on the south-facing slopes. (While in the area, you might want to visit the Wolf Creek Summit area, 4 miles from the Mill Hollow turnoff up the mountain road. You can also continue up the canyon to the Duchesne Ridge Road or to the Lake Creek road that takes you to Heber). Directions: The turn off to Mill Hollow Reservoir is located along US 35, 14 miles east of Francis and 20 miles west of Hanna. Go about 3 miles from the sign to Mill Hollow Reservoir on a good dirt/gravel road (it becomes dirt/gravel after a few hundred feet). |
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Potters Lane, and the fields northwest of Heber Directions: From US 40 about 1.5 miles north of Heber, go west on Potters Lane and begin birding. Turn left at the first road (525 West) and go to 1800 N., birding as you go. Turn Right (going west) and proceed to 1750 West and turn left. Go about 1/2 mile to 1200 N. and turn left. If you go straight for about 2 miles, you'll come out on US 40 at "The Other End" (a drinking establishment) about 1/4 mile north of Heber. (You can also make the loop in the opposite direction). Specialty Birds: (In the spring) Bobolink, Common Snipe, Savannah Sparrow also Brewer's Blackbird, Spotter Sandpiper and regular birds of the open field. |
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Provo River Restoration Project Directions: Go north of Heber on US 40 about 2 miles and turn right on UT 32. Go 0.4 miles and turn left on the road going toward the Jordanelle Dam. Go 1.1 miles and turn left on the dirt road, which goes a couple hundred feet to a parking lot with a restroom. From here the south end of the wetlands boardwalk/trail can be accessed, as well as the dirt road that parallels the river. (This is at the south end of the Jordanelle Wetlands BOR Mitigation Site). Specialty Birds: Gray Catbird, Willow Flycatcher, American Dipper, Cedar Waxwing, Swainson's Thrush, Osprey (Rarities) Least Flycatcher, Rose-breasted Grosbeak |
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Directions: Go north of Heber on US 40 about 2 miles and turn right on UT 32. Go about 6 miles and turn left into the entrance of the recreation area.
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Directions: You can approach the Soapstone Basin Road from the
north or from the south:
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Strawberry River Valley (Strawberry Reservoir, Soldier Creek Dam) Directions: 1. Go east from Fruitland on US 40 about 3 miles and
turn right on the Red Creek Road. Go about 6.3 miles and turn right toward
Camelot Resort. Take the right fork toward the Strawberry River.
This is the view road for the Strawberry River Valley.
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Directions: From Francis, go east on UT 35 about 5 miles to the small town of Woodland along the Provo River.
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Directions: Wolf Creek Campground is located along US 35, 18 miles east of Francis and 16 miles west of Hanna. |
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