Peoa, Utah
Top Spots in and near Peoa
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Evanston, Utah
Backpack Naturalist Basin and Summit Mount Agassiz
4.015 mi / 3700 ft gainNaturist Basin is a beautiful area in the High Uintas Wilderness with an abundance of mountains, lakes, meadows, and wildlife. It is best hiked July-September. To get to the trailhead, drive up the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway until you reach the Highline Trailhead Campground, about 3 miles past Mi...Read more -
Evanston, Utah
Hike to Hayden Peak in the High Uintas
3.63 mi / 2053 ft gainHayden Peak is by all means the monarch mountain of the Mirror Lake Highway. By that, I mean that Hayden Peak is easily the most rugged and impressive peak that can be viewed from the road. Driving over Bald Mountain Pass towards Evanston, WY, this peak looks amazing. There are few mountains out ...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
Hike to Stewart Falls
4.34 miThe canyon is closed during snowfall so this is only accessible between May-Nov usually. It is best during the fall when the leaves have changed color, but let's be honest, it's always great. Head up Provo Canyon and follow the signs to make a left going into Sundance. Follow the road past the sk...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 -
Provo, Utah
Hike Mount Timpanogos via Aspen Grove
4.014 mi / 5140 ft gainThe Aspen Grove trail is shorter but a bit steeper than the Timpanooke Trail. This usually means that fewer people take this route, and on an extremely popular mountain like Timpanogos, that’s a good thing. The trail is 14 miles round trip with an elevation gain of 5,140 feet. The hike begins at...Read more -
Provo, Utah
Skiing Utah's Mount Timpanogos
4.0Start at the Aspen Grove trailhead for Mt. Timpanogos. Go straight up the southwest side of Primrose Cirque and keep climbing until it levels out continue past East Timp to the shelter by Emerald Lake. From Emerald Lake, skin up where the snowfield is during the summer (south from the shelter). W...Read more -
Sandy, Utah
Dimple Dell Trail West
3.88 mi / 236 ft gainDimple Dell Trail West is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Sandy, Utah.Read more -
Draper, Utah
Lone Peak via the Cherry Creek Logging Trail
14.8 mi / 6378 ft gainYou start this trail at the Orson Smith Park in Draper. It joins with the Bonneville Shoreline Trail briefly before turning off onto the cherry creek logging trail. It switchbacks for a long ways exposed on towards the valley. It is fairly steep in places, but doable. I had tennis shoes with ...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 -
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 -
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 -
Provo, Utah
Floating the Provo River
4.3There's no better way than spending a hot summer day floating down a river with your friends. The Provo River offers incredible views of Mount Timpanogos and other surrounding mountains in the Provo Canyon. The easiest way to do this adventure is to visit High Country Adventure in the Provo Cany...Read more -
Salt Lake City, Utah
Birding at Farmington Bay
5.0Every winter as the ice thaws, eagles gather at Farmington Bay to feed on huge populations of carp. This can produce a pretty amazing set of circumstances where it's not uncommon to see birds feeding just 50 yards from shore.The prime viewing opportunity happens around "Bald Eagle Day," an event ...Read more -
Evanston, Utah
Camping and Skiing at Lily Lake
When driving to the trailhead you must go through Evanston Wyoming to get there. The trailhead is located near the Bear River Lodge off the Mirror Lake Highway (UT 150).The Lily Lake area in the Uintas is full of snowy landscapes waiting to be explored on skis, snowshoes, or even a snowmobile. Yo...Read more