American Fork, Utah
Top Spots in and near American Fork
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Pleasant Grove, Utah
Drive-In Sunrise
4.8Pull into the Pine Hollow parking lot, just before the winter closure gate and watch the show. If you get there early enough you can watch Timpanogos go from the tones of soft alpenglow to the harsh vibrance of sunrise. In the winter make sure you remember enough blankets.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 -
Lehi, Utah
Jordan River Parkway Trail
4.045.33 mi / 2113 ft gainJordan River Parkway Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Saratoga Springs, Utah.Read more -
Pleasant Grove, Utah
Battlecreek Falls
4.71.09 mi / 486 ft gainBattlecreek Falls is a great place to get away after a long day of work—or if you're looking for a great hike but are short on time. It's a great way to get the dog or your family out to enjoy some nature. The falls are about a 15-25 minute walk from the parking lot, the waterfall is enormous an...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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Orem, Utah
Ice Climbing Pipe Dream
5.0With a couple weeks of cold temps this pipe fed ice flow comes in nicely. It is WI 3-4 depending on thickness. Grab a small grill, some friends and drinks and get in a few ice laps. Most of the routes can be set up for top roping.Park on the north side of the road roughly a mile from the mouth of...Read more -
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
Camp at Timpooneke Campground
5.0The Timpooneke Campground sits at 7,400 ft. elevation with views of Mount Timpanogos and campsites surrounded by beautiful aspen, fir and spruce trees. The leaves in the fall put on a show you will not want to miss. Within the campground there are 9 equestrian sites, 1 large group site and 20 sta...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 -
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 -
Provo, Utah
Hike the North Summit of Mount Timpanogos
5.016 miTo reach the north summit of Timpanogos you start out just like you would if you were going to the main summit. There are 2 different trail options to choose from; The Aspen Grove trail near Sundance Ski resort or the Timpanooke trail through American Fork Canyon. I will put the start point on th...Read more
Camping and Lodging in American Fork
Provo, Utah
Little Mill
Overview
Little Mill Campground is located in American Fork Canyon on the banks of American Fork Creek. This popular campground is a grea...
Provo, Utah
Timpooneke
Overview
Timpooneke Campground is located along the beautiful Alpine Loop Scenic Byway high in the Wasatch Mountains. The Mount Timpanogo...
Provo, Utah
Altamont
Overview
Altamont Campground is located along the beautiful Alpine Loop Scenic Byway high in the Wasatch Mountains. The Mount Timpanogos ...
Provo, Utah
Theater In The Pines
Overview
Theater in the Pines is a large group campsite located along the beautiful Alpine Loop Scenic Byway in the Wasatch Mountains. Th...
Provo, Utah
Mt. Timpanogos
Overview
Mt. Timpanogos Campground is located along the beautiful Alpine Loop Scenic Byway in the Wasatch Mountains. The Mount Timpanogos...
Provo, Utah
Granite Flat (Utah)
Overview
Granite Flat Campground is located a short distance up scenic American Fork Canyon, less than a mile from Tibble Fork Reservoir....