Mountain West Cider
Contact & location
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
Where Mountain West Cider is located
Mountain West Cider sits within the Utah apple belt, close enough to Salt Lake City for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
Most guests punch 425 North 400 West, Salt Lake City into their phone and let GPS do the work, the entrance is signed from the road and there's a parking area once you turn in.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery Utah does well in October, farm stands, rural churches, and roads lined with maples turning red. It's a solid half-day out even without leaving Salt Lake City.
Weather at Mountain West Cider
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Planning apple picking near Salt Lake City? Here's what's on file for Mountain West Cider, along with the map, driving details, and current conditions so you can decide whether it's the right stop for your weekend.
Pick-Your-Own Apples at Mountain West Cider
Pick-your-own is available at Mountain West Cider during the harvest window. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and settle up at the farm stand.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Mountain West Cider tracks the rest of Utah. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. If you can only make one trip, late September through early October gives you the best odds of finding both early and mid-season apples on the trees at the same time.
Fall festival weekends can double the crowd overnight, so it's worth checking the orchard's social feed the day before you go. Off-festival weekdays are typically wide open.
What to Bring
- • Cash (backup for the farm stand)
- • Closed-toe walking shoes
- • A light jacket or flannel
- • Sunscreen and a hat
- • Water bottles for the walk
- • Reusable bags for the ride home
- • A camera or phone charged for photos
- • Small bills for cider and donuts
Where Mountain West Cider is located
Mountain West Cider sits within the Utah apple belt, close enough to Salt Lake City for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
Most guests punch 425 North 400 West, Salt Lake City into their phone and let GPS do the work, the entrance is signed from the road and there's a parking area once you turn in.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery Utah does well in October, farm stands, rural churches, and roads lined with maples turning red. It's a solid half-day out even without leaving Salt Lake City.
Weather at Mountain West Cider
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Mountain West Cider offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Mountain West Cider runs pick-your-own during the apple harvest. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and pay at the farm stand.
What else is there to do at Mountain West Cider?+
Beyond picking, Mountain West Cider offers pick-your-own.
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