Provo, Utah
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Provo, Utah
Mount Timpanogos via Timpanogos Trail #053
4.815.72 mi / 4970 ft gainThe Timpooneke trailhead is located in American Fork Canyon, next to the Timpooneke Campground. There is a $6 fee to enter the canyon, unless you have a National Park Pass with which you get in free. On the weekends, it may be difficult to find parking at the Timpooneke Campground, so arrive earl...Read more -
Provo, Utah
Timpanogos Basin via Timpooneke Trail
5.09.78 mi / 3015 ft gainThe wildflowers are normally at their peak from mid to end of July or the beginning of August. Depending on the amount of snow that year and how wet of a spring we had it could vary a little bit. But anytime during the mid summer you will encounter amazing Indian Paintbrush, Lupine, and other co...Read more -
Provo, Utah
Hike to Scout Falls
2.8 mi / 675 ft gainStarting at a little over 7,300 feet, the Timpooneke Trailhead offers a beautiful alpine setting for starting your hike. Several trails originate from the same parking lot so you will want to make sure you get on the correct trail. The parking lot can also get quite full on summer days as people ...Read more -
Provo, Utah
Hike the Pine Hollow Trail
4.04.4 mi / 1100 ft gainThe trailhead (Forest Trail 047 - Pine Hollow Trail) starts across the street from a turnout about .5 miles above Mutual Dell in American Fork Canyon. This highly trafficked trail is used for just about every activity you can think of, meaning that you can even snowshoe this in the winter. It's a...Read more -
Pleasant Grove, Utah
Rock Climbing American Fork Canyon
4.7American Fork Canyon, UT has a rich history in outdoor activity. Little do most people know that American Fork was the birth place of steep, overhanging, sport climbing. Developed by locals, now legends, in the climbing world like Boone Speed and Jeff Pedersen amongst others. This canyon came ...Read more -
Saratoga Springs, Utah
Saratoga Hot Springs
3.30.7 mi / 46 ft gainAwesome all year round, but one of the best places to chill out during winter. The water is just hot enough to feel amazing and escape from the cold. This place is public and not supervised. It does close from 10pm-6am and police have been known to pass by and enforce it. Pulling in to the parki...Read more -
Springville, Utah
Rappel the Red Ledges
4.01 mi / 180 ft gainThis is a sweet spot to go rappelling near Spanish Fork, UT. It's located at the Red Ledges in Diamond Fork Canyon. There is a picnic area, grill and restrooms near the base. The unique formations are beautiful to hike around and fun to rappel down. The hike is pretty short, but steep. We did...Read more -
Alpine, Utah
Horsetail Falls - Dry Canyon
5.04.01 mi / 1808 ft gainHorsetail Falls is a somewhat short hike located near Alpine, UT. The hike has good elevation gain and will make you work a bit to get there. The reward is worth the effort as you arrive at the falls and take a great view while being refreshed in the mist of the falls. The trail is straightforwar...Read more -
Alpine, Utah
Day Hike to South Thunder Mountain
12.2 mi / 5604 ft gainThe summit of South Thunder Mountain, sitting at 11,154 ft, is a superb peak. Located on the Alpine Ridge of the Wasatch Mountains, this peak is criminally overlooked.The Schoolhouse Springs trailhead leads you onto an old dirt road, that switchbacks for about 2 miles through the foothills, befor...Read more -
Provo, Utah
Backpack to Silver Lake
4.44.1 mi / 1500 ft gainThe trail is 4.1 miles roundtrip gaining almost 1,500 feet for the duration of the adventure. Some parts are exposed, so you can get a fair amount of sun.When you're on the trail, you'll get amazing views as you’re hiking to the lake of Mount Timpanogos and American Fork Canyon. This is followed ...Read more -
Provo, Utah
Camp at Silver Lake
4.54.4 mi / 1500 ft gainSilver Lake is a wonderful place to go if you're in need of a quick adventure in the woods. Located in the the Uinta National Forest, Silver Lake is relatively easy to get to via American Fork Canyon in Utah, however I do recommend driving a car with 4WD and can handle steep dirt roads with shar...Read more -
Utah County, Utah
Diamond Fork (Fifth Water) Hot Springs
4.44.63 mi / 663 ft gainWhen you hike out to Diamond Fork aka Fifth Water hot springs, get ready for an amazing experience! The lower fall is visible from the main pool. If you want to continue to go further up the creek, you will run into the second fall, which is the most photogenic of them all. There are also two poo...Read more -
Sandy, Utah
Climbing in the Lone Peak Cirque
4.0Lone Peak reaches 11,253 feet at its summit. It's alpine feel is unique as it stands above the busy city below. While this gem is one of the highlights in the Wasatch range, it must be earned. A long steep approach, best done at night in the summer months, deposits you in the high meadow surround...Read more -
Payson, Utah
Grotto Falls
4.00.54 mi / 144 ft gainHeading in the canyon you will drive along a winding road for a while until you pass through a gate (Closed during Winter, this is where you will need to pull over and continue down the road on foot) about a mile up you will see a trailhead on the left called "Bennie Creek" and right after you wi...Read more -
Utah County, Utah
Fifth Water Hot Springs from Rays Valley Trailhead
5.04.98 mi / 787 ft gainFifth Water Hot Springs from Rays Valley Trailhead is an out-and-back trail that takes you to a hot springs located near Spanish Fork, Utah. Dogs are permitted on this trail on-leash. If heading to the hot springs with your pup, please be respectful of others visiting the hot springs. Along this ...Read more -
Draper, Utah
Lone Peak via Jacobs Ladder
4.714.2 mi / 6713 ft gainThe main trail to Lone Peak is via Jacobs Ladder. To get to the start of the trailhead you need to drive on a dirt road for a little bit until you get to a little parking area (start of the road indicated on the map). The trail starts just south of where you park on the dirt road. The Jacobs Lad...Read more