Jericho, Utah


Jericho is an unincorporated community in eastern Juab County, Utah, United States. It is located about southwest of Salt Lake City and west of Nephi.

Description

The community is near Little Sahara Recreation Area, an area consisting of sand dunes. The area is popular among off-road vehicle users, motocross bikers, and campers. Jericho can be reached by U.S. Route 6 through Eureka or Delta. The area can also be reached by Utah State Route 132 west through Nephi.
The climate of the area is hot in the summers, commonly from 90 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit and winters are cold, between 30 and 40 degrees Fahrenheit. The climate is typical of that of the Great Basin Desert.