The views from the summit are amazing, as you get 360 degree views of Utah County, and on a clear day into SLC County and major peaks north. Not for the faint of heart or those trying to get to the unmarked trail head in a passenger vehicle. A short trail leads from the overlook down to the river. A short trail leads from the overlook down to the river. Southeast FaceThe Southeast Face of Provo Peak looks like an interesting climb, but I haven't done it. Bonneville Shoreline Trail (Y Mountain-Springville), Bonneville Shoreline Trail (Y Mountain-Rock Canyon). Straight forward and almost straight up. Spur trails run up and down the river to the waterfalls. Hike: We recommend hiking Squaw Peak not because of its name — efforts have been made in recent years to change it to something that honors Native women — but because the view you get of Utah County and Utah Lake from the top is worth the three-mile climb to get there. Provo Peak is a 11.4 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Provo, Utah that offers the chance to see wildlife and is only recommended for very experienced adventurers. This is a moderate one way trail to Provo Peak in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. --Scott Patterson. It is beautiful but the last .9 mile is brutal. This is the gentler west side. Located 1 mile east-southeast of Provo Utah. Follow the road until it splits– right to Squaw Peak and left to Hope Campground. Provo Peak is one of the "Wasatch 7" Peaks many peak baggers like to summit, as its one of the more prominent looking peaks. On this particular hike, the club was not going down the same way they came up, but taking a direct route down that is often filled with snow into June for glissading. The road continues to another saddle where there is a formal clearing with a fence around it that provides a nice place to stop, park and enjoy more views into Pole Canyon . I got a little lost twice. Routes Make sure you bring plenty of water because it gets hot. Most of Provo Peak is made of limestone, but with layers of quartzite as well. The east and north sides of the mountain are fairly rugged and that's where the more challenging routes lie. There is actually a nice little campspot with a fire ring just a bit up the ridge from the saddle. It's doable with no poles but I would highly recommend using them for this hike. Overview. Made it up to Provo Peak from the Y 5/16. Partly because it is an old ATV road to start, and the trail just follows below the ridge. It's a killer workout, but the true 360 views are 100% worth it. Follow the road til you reach the T in the road and head left on Road 027. Hiking trip report, map, and photos for Provo Peak via Slide Canyon Trail, located in Uinta National Forest, Utah. Steep...ish 2. Taking this route up Squaw Peak is approximately three miles each way from the main Rock Canyon trail, climbing about 3,000 feet total. No permits or fees are required, so please take care of the area. Once you get past Rock Canyon campground the road gets pretty intense. Live everybody else said, NEED a high clearance vehicle. Late Spring/Early SummerThe West Ridge route melts off earlier than most other routes of this elevation in the Wasatch, but the north side of Provo Peak has some good snow routes. Squaw Peak Trail is a great hike if you live in Provo, since it is a quick getaway. In the gray colored limestone beds on the mountain fossils can be found, some places with more abundant deposits than others. Overall a beautiful hike. Spur trails run up and down the river to the waterfalls. Winter/Early SpringIn winter and early spring, Provo Peak is one of the safest of the 11,000+ foot peaks in the Wasatch, at least from the West Ridge, but it isn't easy. Join me as I hike Provo Peak a 11,068ft peak in Provo, Utah. This is a 11.4 mile out-and-back hike with 6700 cumulative feet of elevation gain that takes about 7-10 hours to complete. Being from Florida I was not ready for the thinning air, took me a little longer than expected. We were able to do the entire trail without spikes or snowshoes, but some may find them helpful. Everything was smooth until the final ascent. It's neat to know we got to witness him in the act of completing his historical ultra adventure. I would suggest a big truck or Jeep. The peak has an elevation of 11,068 feet (3,374 m), but a prominence of only 3,442 feet (1,049 m). (90), Climber's Log Entries totally worth it. It is located next to a wooden fence on the right of the road and next to a sign about fire and wildlife safety. Travel east on 800 North (UT 52) toward the mouth of Provo Canyon for 3.7 miles. The Steep as can be and all rocks, a real doozie. Dogs are also able to use this trail. Squaw Peak isn't the steepest hike I've done in my life, but it was pretty steep! Provo Peak Difficulty: Strenuous Distance: 2-4 Hours from Trail Head to Peak. Like Jacob's Ladder on Lone Peak I don't know why there are no switch backs. Expect round-trip hiking times of three to four hours from the trailhead parking lot. There are several hikes to choose from around it, and the best are listed below! Very Steep. It was all good right up until the last half mile. North SideThe north side is very rugged and contains several steep snow routes. video using a GoPro Hero4 and edited on an iPhone 6s Plus using Splicer. The trail starts when Squaw Peak Road reaches the pass between the Provo side of the road and The Hobble creek side of the road. Then turn right onto Squaw Peak Road. A signed parking area and overlook are provided along the highway. "Wilderness is for everyone, and doesn't lock you out. The trail to the summit is only 1.5 miles but gains 2,700 ft! The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and birding and is best used from March until October. Bring a vehicle with clearance or it will get pretty damaged. A climbers trail reaches the summit from this route.The route has 2700 feet elevation gain over 1.5 miles. Beautiful climb. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Provo Peak via Y Mountain Trail is a 12.9 mile one way hike with 6,792 feet accumulated elevation gain. The hike is .5 miles to the summit and .5 back. Provo Overview. The west ridge of Provo Peak forms the right hand skyline of the photo. It was only after a post on Facebook and some conversation with him there that I learned he was in progress of completing a grueling and incredibly challenging feat: attempting to summit Utah County's eight highest peaks in one day, all rising over 11,000 feet. All Rights Reserved. This is straight up and, I believe took us 1.5 hours to ascend that .9 miles, ~1400 feet. The best and quickest way to climb Provo Peak is to get on the Squaw Peak Road. It's a more than good challenge with an elevation gain of 2,800 feet. beginning and ending there is the worst part of this trail. You gain 2700ft in 1.6 miles and Alltrails rates it Hard. I think the elevation gain in that time is about 2700 so this hike is STEEP. On the return trip we followed the well marked trail up and over whatever mountain that is between Provo Peak and Y Mountain, considered heading through Slide Canyon and down the Y but decided to head back to Rock Canyon. Easy . On this day however, I woke up with the intent of hiking it once more, only this time, it would be all the way up to it right from my very front door. The Provo Peak area is made of the Oquirrh Formation, which is a layered strata of limestone, mainly gray and light tan, with thin beds of quartzite. Park the car just on the side of the road. The high point or saddle is right where the Slide Canyon and Provo Peak trails start. CLICK HERE FOR WEATHER FORECASTBelow is the Climate Summary for Mount Baldy, located several miles north. I started from the Y trail. This 7.1 mile hike has beautiful views and does not long to do Usually it takes about three hours from start (Rock Canyon) to finish (the Peak) at a decent clip. A nearby sub-peak of Provo Peak is obvious, and almost as high at 11,044 feet. The Squaw Peak Road is closed in winter, so a winter ascent (unless a snowmobile is used) has to be done from the valley floor. From the TH, Provo Peak is a 1.5. mile way with 2,700 ft elevation gain on a trail. SEE LOCATION ON THE MAP Some of Utah's most popular mountain trails are found in the Provo/Utah valley area, including Mount Timpanogos, Mount Nebo and Stewart Falls. The West Ridge route is either mostly snow free or snow free.Early Fall is very colorful on the lower slopes of the mountain. Provo Peak from the northwest. Took me 3 hr 40 min to ascend and 2 hr 50 min to descend. Distance: 1.4 miles; Elevation Gain: 114 feet; Difficulty: Easy; If you’re looking for a quick-and-easy afternoon hike near Provo, Bridal Veil Falls is an easy winner. It was a bit of a steep hike with our heavy backpacks but was absolutely beautiful and well worth the hike. It’s worse going back down I think. Keep your eyes peeled for these as they are in different locations along … You won't get lost though as there is nowhere to go but up. the first was taking the wrong turn at a sign and the other was after coming down to Squaw Peak road. Last year was my first time bagging it when a group of friends and I hiked up Slate Canyon and camped closer up to the peak. Aconcagua mountain page is a child of the 'Aconcagua Group' and the 'Seven Summits.' Expect anything from summer to winter conditions. The two mountains are listed as the same elevation, so climate conditions should be very similar on either peak. Hiking to Provo Peak Provo Peak (11,068 ft) is one of the higher peaks in the Wasatch and also one of the shortest but steepest in the area. Provo Peak was his 3rd of the day already, having done Nebo and North Nebo. South RidgeThe South Ridge is walkable all the way from Camel Pass to Provo Peak. Once you get past the Y there are some really cool meadows and forested areas you go through. Look no further. You may think that you're close to the summit several times, but in general if you can still see any trees above you, you still have quite a bit of climbing to do. The last four miles or so is rough and driving is slow. Provo Peak is a 11.4 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Provo, Utah that offers the chance to see wildlife and is only recommended for very experienced adventurers. My husband and I have lived in provo for just about five years and finally got around to visiting rock canyon and hiking squaw peak. To the south is Spanish Fork Peak, Santaquin Peak and the obvious Mount Nebo. It’s fun to stop at the Squaw Peak overlook, but we liked … It's rare that such a massive peak gets less attention that its popular neighbor hikes like Squaw Peak and The Y Trail, but it's the case here. take trekking poles. The Provo River tumbles over a series of scenic waterfalls as it flows along Hwy 150 in the Uinta Mountains. Hiking in Provo. Hike The Y Trail: Great exercise and great views - See 62 traveler reviews, 32 candid photos, and great deals for Provo, UT, at Tripadvisor. I sure was high; those mountains I’m looking down at are Maple Mountain, the Y Mountain, and Squaw Peak. Late Fall/early WinterOctober and early November bring variable conditions to the mountain. Provo Peak sits in the shadows of the two giants of Utah County, Mount Nebo and Timpanogos, but at 11,068 feet is still one of the highest peaks in the Wasatch. The ridge between the two peaks is class 3 and quite rugged in places. Quite physically demanding but beautiful vistas the entire way. At 0.4 miles, the pavement ends. What a long haul! Totally worth it! Drive 1.8 miles to Squaw Peak Road and turn right. 1 review of Squaw Peak Trail "If I could choose 3 ways to describe Squaw Peak Trail, I would choose, 1. This is the Oquirrh formation, which forms the bulk of the rocks on the mountains on the east side of Utah Valley, as well as most of the Oquirrh Mountains. Although the peak is climbed fairly frequently, when in comparison to other mountains in the area, the peak sees relatively few ascents, especially given it's proximity to the Provo/Orem area. Provo Peak sits in the shadows of the two giants of Utah County, Mount Nebo and Timpanogos, but at 11,068 feet is still one of the highest peaks in the Wasatch. There is also the Hope Campground and the Rock Canyon Campground along the Squaw Peak Road.Backcountry camping is allowed, but there are no good places to camp along the West Ridge Route. Overall it took 8 hours and we traveled nearly 16 miles. Follow the small trail marked by the cairn up the ridge. 41.10 Provo, Utah: Squaw Peak, a city hike that's a treasure. Details: About 3 miles round trip, with about 2,700 foot elevation gain. Backcountry camping in the lower canyons, such as Rock Canyon, Slate Canyon, or Slide Canyon can be good. West RidgeThe West Ridge is the most popular route on the mountain. (2), Images steep! From here thing will get really steep. Heck, even my three year old can hike accross the wilderness areas." Definitely not for the faint of heart, or knees, coming down off Provo Peak and then still needing to go down the Y, but the slight slop in between the two is a nice relief and quite beautiful! Provo Peak was his 3rd of the day already, having done Nebo and North Nebo. We met at 6:00 a.m. and then took the Squaw Peak Road a couple of miles up Provo Canyon. A signed parking area and overlook are provided along the highway. There is a small loop where you can park. Trailhead: Buffalo Peak Trail, Provo; Buffalo Peak is accessible from both the front and back trails at Squaw Peak Overlook, but this particular trail starts right off of Squaw Peak Rd and goes straight to Buffalo Peak, passing fields of wildflowers along the way. Aconcagua mountain itself has many routes, photos, and trip reports as children. Squaw Peak Trail is a great hike if you live in Provo, since it is a quick getaway. I took a Santa Fe Sport and bottomed out a few times. Scariest part of the hike was the drive. Drive up Provo Canyon and turn right on Squaw Peak Road. I didn't use trekking poles, but they would have been handy. Most would not be pleasant once the snow melts. After Provo and East Provo, he would go on to North Timpanogos, Timpanogos, South Timpanogos, and Box Elder. And since Duncan had made the hike twice before, I knew he'd be the person to give me a guided tour of the mountain. It is paved for several miles (and some great views), then a rather rough dirt to the Rock Canyon Campground, and the West Ridge of Provo Peak.The Trailhead is about 13.5 miles up the Squaw Peak Road, but plan on about 45 minutes to drive it. We started at Squaw Peak Road and it was about 1.5 miles to the top (AllTrails should make it a separate trail). This is a really pretty trail. To reach the hike, take 8th North in Orem up to the bottom of Provo Canyon. You can read about that trip here. Beautiful fall scenery and perfect weather. Located 1 mile east-southeast of Provo Utah. Bug spray will be necessary the rest of summer. Trails were in perfect condition (albeit dusty) so this is still doable at least until the first big snowfall. 7) Pole Canyon Trail. Trees and scrub let way to steep rocks and dirt. Attempt #2, nailed it! Provo Peak as seen from the valley floor in October. Then after crossing Squaw Peak Road, the climb begins (Many people start from there if they have a off road vehicle but I think you miss a lot of good stuff if you do that) The climb to the peak is about 1.5 miles (maybe a little more) but it is plenty brutal. The age of the formation dates back to 270 to 325 million years old. A high clearance vehicle is necessary (the first time I attempted Provo Peak, my dad wrecked the car on this road!). View Provo Peak Image Gallery - 90 Images. Provo Peak Provo Peak (11,068 ft) is one of the higher peaks in the Wasatch and also one of the shortest but steepest in the area.The trail to the summit is only 1.5 miles but gains 2,700 ft! There’s a registry but it’s full. The route is pretty easy, but it is long. Provo Peak via Y Mountain Trail is a 12.9 mile one way hike with 6,792 feet accumulated elevation gain. Started hiking at about 6:30am on Saturday and while the trail wasn't "busy" there was always people at the top so it was a more popular hike than I thought. Expect round-trip hiking times of … As for the hike itself, it’s pretty steep in one of the sections, but it’s not terrible. There were snowy areas in a nice shaded spot shortly before reaching the road to head to the summit, then a few snowy areas that we had to climb up or bushwhack around, but for the most part the trail is clear of all the snow that you see from the valley. Provo Peak sits at 11,068 feet. I'd love to spend more time back there. Children refers to the set of objects that logically fall under a given object. The first bit of the trail is a gradual incline on the thicker paths of Rock Canyon Trail. There is a small loop where you can park. Last mile of the ascent is capital B Brutal, but the peak is a great reward. Great hike! Parents refers to a larger category under which an object falls. Took me about about 90 to reach the top from the road. Although located along the Wasatch Front, it is situated behind (east-southeast) of Y Mountain. Great day! The road however is very rough and a 4 wheel drive is recommended. Cascade Peak and Mount Timpanogos are clearly visible. See the route page for more details. I hiked most of this trail this morning but turned back because there was 3 feet of snow higher up and we didn’t bring snowshoes. Timpanogos and Provo Peak, a seldom visited 11,000 foot peak. Take the left ramp onto East Provo Canyon Road (US 189). Definitely worth doing once. October and May The last mile has a 35% grade! Hiking trip report, map, and photos for Cascade Mountain to Provo Peak Traverse, located in Uinta National Forest, Utah. Squaw Peak is in the large city of Provo, Utah. Turn left on FS 027 toward Hope Campground. but once you get on that trail, it's a relentless ascent to the summit. From Provo Peak, we will go down 690 ft and up 640 ft to Provo East Peak on the ridgeline (class 3 scrambles). Took the bikes from rock canyon campground and left the kids at home. If you know where to look, you can see the trailhead near center right of the photo. Follow it 2.9 miles to the unmarked trail head. The Trail starts out on a four-wheeler track and continues for about a quarter of a mile. 3L each was enough for us. I missed that on the way up and had to bushwack my way back to the ridge. Provo Peak Hike Less famous than Timpanogos but no less spectacular, Provo Peak lies just behind the Provo/Orem area. Participants of all in-person events should bring and wear face coverings, expect social distancing, and changes to our usual practices. These arrows and pile of rocks mark the start of the trail up to Provo Peak. Standing on the Edge of Squaw Peak Timpanogos and Provo Peak, a seldom visited 11,000 foot peak. Still an incredible view! Provo Peak is one of the higher mountains in the Wasatch Range, and has been on my list all summer long. It's most convenient for hikers as access is easy; effectively, it's in the city. Why you should go: an easy, family-friendly hike following a paved trail to a gorgeous 600-foot waterfall. Dogs are also able to use this trail. Rock Canyon is probably the most practical access route in winter, but Slide Canyon and Slate Canyon can be used as well.In winter, most people would need a day and a half to two days to climb the peak. Dry but windy and cold. IF YOU GO: Provo Peak Trail. I would not have attempted this in these conditions without the right preparations and gear. I definately underestimated this hike. The distance between Provo Peak and East Provo Peak is 0.62 mile. (Not steeper than the Y...don't worry.) There is lots of private land in the Hobble Creek area as well, so access may be an issue.Approach from Utah ValleyIf you don't want to drive the Squaw Peak Road, or if the road is closed for the season, you can climb Provo Peak from the valley floor.Good trails are present in Rock Canyon, Slide Canyon, and Slate Creek. Ask Sydney8910 about Rock Canyon. But still definitely worth the trip if you don't. This is a 10.3 mile one way (shuttle required) hike with 7100 cumulative feet of elevation gain that takes about 9-12 hours to complete. We backpacked up to the clearing just shy of the peak and spent the night. Hike this yesterday (met Aaron Bame at the top). View over the Valley. Great views though. After a botched attempt hiking from the valley floor with Chris earlier this summer, I determined that the next time I attempted this hike, it would be with a high clearance vehicle, which would put us closer to … The hike is only about a half mile each way (so one mile roundtrip), and it climbs up the back of the peak to a beautiful overlook of Utah Valley. It is short, but very steep, at least for a path. This trail starts off pretty easy. Dispersed camping is allowed on some places along the Squaw Peak Road. Looking for more information about Provo including the Best Family Vacation Destination? (82), Provo Peak via Rock Canyon - The Third Time's the Charm. once you get to this point, I highly encourage following a map. Once you get about a mile up it become a "choose your own adventure" slip-n-slide kind of hike. If you venture out before the snows too deep take gaiters, crampons, trekking poles and warm clothing. October and May It took 7.5 hours total, and I ran out of water for the last couple of hours, which was annoying, but I was as prepared as I could be with water. There are no well-maintained trails to the summit, but has several routes that are steep, but not particularly difficult, while there are more challenging route available. But turning into the canyon after the Y was beautiful with the autumn leaves. Provo Peak is a mountain peak in the Uinta National Forest in the Wasatch Range that is located within the city limits of Provo, Utah, United States. We started at Rock Canyon, completely forgot about the turnoff and hiked to the campground, bushwacked to the road, hiked along the road, used the three official short cuts marked by ribbons tied to trees then saw the task before us. The Provo River tumbles over a series of scenic waterfalls as it flows along Hwy 150 in the Uinta Mountains. The road however is very rough and a 4 wheel drive is recommended. 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