Utah, USA

Mount Nebo

Trip Guide & 3D Map

Wasatch Range · Difficulty, season, and access — then explore the 3D terrain

Planning snapshot

Mount Nebo is a 11,928 ft summit in the Wasatch Range (USA). PeakAtlas rates it strenuous hike (Class 2 hike); best season is Jun–Oct. No special summit permit. Typical staging is Nephi (12 mi). Limited lodging data is mapped from OpenStreetMap for this region — stage in the listed town rather than expecting a full hotel directory. Use the 3D map and trip checklist before you go.

Elevation
11,928 ft
Prominence
5,486 ft
Difficulty tier
Strenuous hike
Best season
Jun–Oct
Permits
No special summit permit
Staging
Nephi · 12 mi
Mapped lodging
Limited / none mapped
Listed trails
1

As of 2026-07-31 · Figures come from the PeakAtlas3D catalog: surveyed elevations and prominence, curated difficulty tiers, best-season windows, permit notes, staging-town distances, trail lists, and OpenStreetMap lodging near each summit. Not live weather, quotas, or prices.

How hard is Mount Nebo, and what do you need before you go?

Mount Nebo is listed as Class 2 hike with a best season of Jun–Oct. Use the difficulty, permit, and staging details below before you commit to a date.

Difficulty
Class 2 hike
Best season
Jun–Oct
Access / staging
Nephi, Utah

How tall is Mount Nebo, and where is it?

Location
Utah, USA
Elevation
11,928 ft
Prominence
5,486 ft
Mountain range
Wasatch Range
Difficulty
Class 2 hike

What makes Mount Nebo notable?

Wasatch Range high point and a classic central Utah prominence peak.

Highest peak in the Wasatch Range — a long Class 2 ridge hike above Nephi / Payson with broad Utah Valley views.

After you check trip readiness for Mount Nebo, explore the summit on PeakAtlas3D’s interactive 3D topographic map in the Wasatch Range, Utah, USA.

Closest places

  • Nephi — Utah via Nebo Scenic Loop