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In its first hundred years of existence, Alpine was viewed as the smallest city in the entire world. Prior to 1855, it was called Fort Wordsworth, Dry Creek Settlement and Mountainville. The name Alpine was coined by Latter-day Saint prophet Brigham Young, in reference to the Swiss Alps. When the city fathers built a traffic circle at Main Street and Canyon Crest, their intention was to avert the use of traffic lights. The roundabout inadvertently became an unofficial gateway to the city.
Located on State Route 74, Alpine covers an area of 7.4 square miles and lies north of Highland. The city is a magnet for mountain biking enthusiasts; they flock to its famous trails, which twist and turn around the mountains. This metropolis, whose population stands at around 9,555 (2010 U.S. Census data), forms part of the Provo-Orem, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area. It grew rapidly from the 1970s through to the early 1990s to become the thriving city it is today. Residents enjoy moderate climatic conditions; average winter and summer temperatures hover around 21 degrees F and 83 degrees F, respectively. Ten to 20 inches of snow fall in the area annually. Better bring a shovel! View Alpine City Guide