Very Steep. Taking this route up Squaw Peak is approximately three miles each way from the main Rock Canyon trail, climbing about 3,000 feet total. Partly because it is an old ATV road to start, and the trail just follows below the ridge. A signed parking area and overlook are provided along the highway. I'd love to spend more time back there. 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. Keep a look out for a large cairn. A nearby sub-peak of Provo Peak is obvious, and almost as high at 11,044 feet. Details: About 3 miles round trip, with about 2,700 foot elevation gain. Beautiful fall scenery and perfect weather. A signed parking area and overlook are provided along the highway. There are several hikes to choose from around it, and the best are listed below! I was very exhausted after hiking this. 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. You can read about that trip here. Follow the road til you reach the T in the road and head left on Road 027. The east and north sides of the mountain are fairly rugged and that's where the more challenging routes lie. Squaw Peak Trail is a great hike if you live in Provo, since it is a quick getaway. Totally worth it! The Provo River tumbles over a series of scenic waterfalls as it flows along Hwy 150 in the Uinta Mountains. Provo Peak from Slate Canyon is a 12.5 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Provo, Utah that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. Dogs are also able to use this trail. 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. See the route page for more details. Follow the road until it splits– right to Squaw Peak and left to Hope Campground. The distance between Provo Peak and East Provo Peak is 0.62 mile. 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've hiked over 30 peaks over 11k this year and the final 2500 vertical was brutal. Aconcagua mountain itself has many routes, photos, and trip reports as children. 13.4 Miles down Squaw Peak Road is one of the seven peaks of the Wasatch Front, Provo Peak. Provo Peak via Y Mountain Trail is a 12.9 mile one way hike with 6,792 feet accumulated elevation gain. A climbers trail reaches the summit from this route.The route has 2700 feet elevation gain over 1.5 miles. It’s fun to stop at the Squaw Peak overlook, but we liked … 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. The ridge between the two peaks is class 3 and quite rugged in places. Bug spray will be necessary the rest of summer. Spur trails run up and down the river to the waterfalls. Drive 1.8 miles to Squaw Peak Road and turn right. Last mile of the ascent is capital B Brutal, but the peak is a great reward. What a long haul! I think the elevation gain in that time is about 2700 so this hike is STEEP. It is short, but very steep, at least for a path. Take the left ramp onto East Provo Canyon Road (US 189). The two mountains are listed as the same elevation, so climate conditions should be very similar on either peak. I took a Santa Fe Sport and bottomed out a few times. The trail to the summit is only 1.5 miles but gains 2,700 ft! Took this from Squaw Peak Road which I clocked at 1.8 miles to the top. These arrows and pile of rocks mark the start of the trail up to Provo Peak. Continue up Squaw Peak Road for 4 miles to the intersection of Squaw Peak Road and Forest Service Road 027. Perhaps the lack of an official trail and the rough access on the road are the main reasons for its lack of popularity among hikers and climbers.The peak is fairly symmetrical and visible throughout many locations of the Utah Valley, but when you are close to the east side of the peak, it is mostly hidden by other mountains.The west side of the mountain is the most gentle, but it is still rather steep and precipitous, even if it isn't that rugged. Look no further. East RidgeThis is a rugged route, almost always used in combination with East Provo Peak. At 0.4 miles, the pavement ends. 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. totally worth it. 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. This is a moderate one way trail to Provo Peak in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. beginning and ending there is the worst part of this trail. Standing on the Edge of Squaw Peak Timpanogos and Provo Peak, a seldom visited 11,000 foot peak. 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. Scariest part of the hike was the drive. It's a more than good challenge with an elevation gain of 2,800 feet. If you venture out before the snows too deep take gaiters, crampons, trekking poles and warm clothing. you follow a 4-wheeler trail for a bit and then there's a big cairn on the right side of the road marking where you turn to begin the ascent. 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! The high point or saddle is right where the Slide Canyon and Provo Peak trails start. The hike is enjoyable in both summer and winter seasons. 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. We started from Squaw Peak Road. Aconcagua mountain page is a child of the 'Aconcagua Group' and the 'Seven Summits.' Overall it took 8 hours and we traveled nearly 16 miles. (Not steeper than the Y...don't worry.) Parents refers to a larger category under which an object falls. Hiking trip report, map, and photos for Cascade Mountain to Provo Peak Traverse, located in Uinta National Forest, Utah. But still definitely worth the trip if you don't. Provo Peak is one of the "Wasatch 7" Peaks many peak baggers like to summit, as its one of the more prominent looking peaks. 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. From Provo Peak, we will go down 690 ft and up 640 ft to Provo East Peak on the ridgeline (class 3 scrambles). The trail … Parking along this narrow road can be problematic, try to park in a way not block the road too much.From I-15, take exit 275 to Highway 52, and then Highway 189 to Provo Canyon. October and May But still definitely worth the trip if you don't. Then turn right onto Squaw Peak Road. I’ll keep things short this week, and summarize things by saying, it’s steep. This is straight up and, I believe took us 1.5 hours to ascend that .9 miles, ~1400 feet. Took me about about 90 to reach the top from the road. We met at 6:00 a.m. and then took the Squaw Peak Road a couple of miles up Provo Canyon. To reach the hike, take 8th North in Orem up to the bottom of Provo Canyon. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, and camping and is best used from June until September. 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. Less than two miles past the mouth of the Provo and just past mile marker 9 is a sharp turn to the right which is the Squaw Peak Road. 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's neat to know we got to witness him in the act of completing his historical ultra adventure. The Still was a great hike with some great views!! On the west ridge, bring an ice axe before late June. From here thing will get really steep. the first was taking the wrong turn at a sign and the other was after coming down to Squaw Peak road. 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. Provo Peak Details. Dry but windy and cold. In the gray colored limestone beds on the mountain fossils can be found, some places with more abundant deposits than others. You won't get lost though as there is nowhere to go but up. 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. Nothing very dangerous or scary. 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. It didn't help that the whole trip I was breaking trail which made the ascent that much more exhausting. Located 1 mile east-southeast of Provo Utah. 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 … 7) Pole Canyon Trail. © 2006-2020 SummitPost.org. After Provo and East Provo, he would go on to North Timpanogos, Timpanogos, South Timpanogos, and Box Elder. Continue east at a split towards Bridal Veil Falls up Provo Canyon. We started at Squaw Peak Road and it was about 1.5 miles to the top (AllTrails should make it a separate trail). steep! Great day! I would not have attempted this in these conditions without the right preparations and gear. We backpacked up to the clearing just shy of the peak and spent the night. This trail starts off pretty easy. Took the bikes from rock canyon campground and left the kids at home. Live everybody else said, NEED a high clearance vehicle. A short trail leads from the overlook down to the river. Once you get past Rock Canyon campground the road gets pretty intense. Heck, even my three year old can hike accross the wilderness areas." Join me as I hike Provo Peak a 11,068ft peak in Provo, Utah. It was all good right up until the last half mile. 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. Not for the faint of heart or those trying to get to the unmarked trail head in a passenger vehicle. Backcountry camping in the lower canyons, such as Rock Canyon, Slate Canyon, or Slide Canyon can be good. Provo Peak as seen from the valley floor in October. Overall a beautiful hike. 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. hike: provo peak and more via west ridge and squaw peak road - August 22, 2020 The WMC offers COVID conscious opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Bring a vehicle with clearance or it will get pretty damaged. It is beautiful but the last .9 mile is brutal. View Provo Peak Image Gallery - 90 Images. As for the hike itself, it’s pretty steep in one of the sections, but it’s not terrible. The trail is very steep but not hard to follow if you understand where you are going. Overview. but once you get on that trail, it's a relentless ascent to the summit. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. The Provo River tumbles over a series of scenic waterfalls as it flows along Hwy 150 in the Uinta Mountains. From the TH, Provo Peak is a 1.5. mile way with 2,700 ft elevation gain on a trail. The peak has an elevation of 11,068 feet (3,374 m), but a prominence of only 3,442 feet (1,049 m). 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. North SideThe north side is very rugged and contains several steep snow routes. 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. Definitely worth doing once. Stellar views! Southeast FaceThe Southeast Face of Provo Peak looks like an interesting climb, but I haven't done it. Provo Peak was his 3rd of the day already, having done Nebo and North Nebo. For example, theAconcagua mountain page has the 'Aconcagua Group' and the 'Seven Summits' asparents and is a parent itself to many routes, photos, and Trip Reports. If anything trekking poles are great to help on the steep uphill and help keep your balance on the snow. I'm fairly fit and the ascent definitely kicked my butt. Trees and scrub let way to steep rocks and dirt. Once you get past the Y there are some really cool meadows and forested areas you go through. Great views though. We were able to do the entire trail without spikes or snowshoes, but some may find them helpful. If you know where to look, you can see the trailhead near center right of the photo. The West Ridge route is either mostly snow free or snow free.Early Fall is very colorful on the lower slopes of the mountain. Hiking in Provo. Squaw Peak isn't the steepest hike I've done in my life, but it was pretty steep! The last four miles or so is rough and driving is slow. Most of Provo Peak is made of limestone, but with layers of quartzite as well. 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 trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and birding and is best used from March until October. The last mile has a 35% grade! 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. 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. I definately underestimated this hike. 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. Continue onwards and upwards, and you’ll reach the summit. Hike The Y Trail: Great exercise and great views - See 62 traveler reviews, 32 candid photos, and great deals for Provo, UT, at Tripadvisor. 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. All Rights Reserved. We were so pleased to see the weather vane at the top but it was super cold and windy so we took a picture and turned back down pausing for lunch about 1/3 of the way down. (90), Climber's Log Entries Drive up Provo Canyon and turn right on Squaw Peak Road. I started from the Y trail. Why you should go: an easy, family-friendly hike following a paved trail to a gorgeous 600-foot waterfall. Date of experience: July 2015. It’s worse going back down I think. There’s a registry but it’s full. The first bit of the trail is a gradual incline on the thicker paths of Rock Canyon Trail. The age of the formation dates back to 270 to 325 million years old. (82), Provo Peak via Rock Canyon - The Third Time's the Charm. The route is pretty easy, but it is long. Hike this yesterday (met Aaron Bame at the top). Very challenging hike especially the last incline. Straight forward and almost straight up. Great hike! It's most convenient for hikers as access is easy; effectively, it's in the city. Still an incredible view! once you get to this point, I highly encourage following a map. There is actually a nice little campspot with a fire ring just a bit up the ridge from the saddle. There’s more than enough parking to handle weekend crowds, a wide, paved trail that’s handicap accessible, and a smattering of fire pits, … Attempt #2, nailed it! Trails were in perfect condition (albeit dusty) so this is still doable at least until the first big snowfall. I sure was high; those mountains I’m looking down at are Maple Mountain, the Y Mountain, and Squaw Peak. This is the gentler west side. Park the car just on the side of the road. Ask Sydney8910 about Rock Canyon. I didn't use trekking poles, but they would have been handy. Continue on the dirt road … Filled with wild-life 1. 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. 1 review of Squaw Peak Trail "If I could choose 3 ways to describe Squaw Peak Trail, I would choose, 1. A short trail leads from the overlook down to the river. I missed that on the way up and had to bushwack my way back to the ridge. Like Jacob's Ladder on Lone Peak I don't know why there are no switch backs. Children refers to the set of objects that logically fall under a given object. Would not drive that road again without a good off-road vehicle. This is a really pretty trail. Made it up to Provo Peak from the Y 5/16. Th south ridge isn't rugged, but it is very long. The north side usually holds snow through most of July. Provo Peak is one of the higher mountains in the Wasatch Range, and has been on my list all summer long. Being from Florida I was not ready for the thinning air, took me a little longer than expected. 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. Most people would need 1.5 days to climb Provo Peak via any of these routes. Follow it 2.9 miles to the unmarked trail head. Dogs are also able to use this trail. Provo Hiking Trails Trail Head: 40.6575, -110.946. 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. Hiking trip report, map, and photos for Cascade Mountain to Provo Peak Traverse, located in Uinta National Forest, Utah. October and May Summer/Early FallThis is the most popular time to climb the mountain. 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. The road however is very rough and a 4 wheel drive is recommended. But turning into the canyon after the Y was beautiful with the autumn leaves. 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. Provo Peak Difficulty: Strenuous Distance: 2-4 Hours from Trail Head to Peak. Provo Overview. The comments didn't emphasize it enough: it is a true "off-road" trail. Squaw Peak is in the large city of Provo, Utah. video using a GoPro Hero4 and edited on an iPhone 6s Plus using Splicer. 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. 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. 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. The best and quickest way to climb Provo Peak is to get on the Squaw Peak Road. The road however is very rough and a 4 wheel drive is recommended. Expect round-trip hiking times of three to four hours from the trailhead parking lot. 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. Easy . Make sure you bring plenty of water because it gets hot. Bonneville Shoreline Trail (Y Mountain-Springville), Bonneville Shoreline Trail (Y Mountain-Rock Canyon). IF YOU GO: Provo Peak Trail. It was very pretty, though. The Trail starts out on a four-wheeler track and continues for about a quarter of a mile. --Scott Patterson. 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. Dispersed camping is allowed on some places along the Squaw Peak Road. The road is really bad! Cascade Peak and Mount Timpanogos are clearly visible. Once you get about a mile up it become a "choose your own adventure" slip-n-slide kind of hike. Provo Peak. Routes Participants of all in-person events should bring and wear face coverings, expect social distancing, and changes to our usual practices. "Wilderness is for everyone, and doesn't lock you out. The west ridge of Provo Peak forms the right hand skyline of the photo. Located 1 mile east-southeast of Provo Utah. 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