Provo
Top Adventures in Provo
Hike the Y
4.0
2.2 mi
/ 1092 ft gain
Hiking the Y is a classic hike in Provo, Utah—but don't expect it to be easy! There's no shade and not much greenery, so it's a hot, dusty trek to the top. Once you reach the Y, though, the view of the Provo and Utah Lake is amazing. There are als...
Hike to Buckley's Abandoned Mine
4.5
3 mi
/ 200 ft gain
Once you reach the mine it's gated but you can slide in. Follow the main tunnel a hundred or so feet back and climb the 75 foot ladder up to the second level. You can then make your way back out to the cliff face where there is another gate to the...
Snowshoe the Rock Canyon Trail
3 mi
/ 1630 ft gain
The Rock Canyon trail is a heavily trafficked path that brings people of all ages. In the winter the mountains are covered in snow and the path is well packed down due to the volume of people that are hiking. After about a mile of hiking, you wi...
Hike Squaw Peak
5.0
7.1 mi
/ 2700 ft gain
Squaw Peak Trail is a great hike if you live in Provo, since it is a quick getaway. But still definitely worth the trip if you don't. This 7.1 mile hike has beautiful views and does not long to do
Usually it takes about three hours from start (Roc...
Rock Climb in Rock Canyon
4.5
Rock Canyon, unsurprisingly, has a ton of great, local rock climbing routes for those in the Provo area.
The marked location is for the parking lot. Once you're parked, head into the canyon. You will start to see bolts and anchors—and, depending ...
Hike to the Summit of Buckley Mountain
4.0
18 mi
/ 5000 ft gain
There are a few ways to get to the top of Buckley, but the funnest (and most strenuous) way to get up to Buckley is taking the trail up Slate Canyon. Slate Canyon has a parking lot and bathroom located at the base of the trail, and the trailhead i...
Hike to Summit of Buffalo Peak
1 mi
/ 500 ft gain
Drive up Provo Canyon and turn right on Squaw Peak Road. Follow the road til you reach the T in the road and head left on Road 027. Follow it 2.9 miles to the unmarked trail head. It is located next to a wooden fence on the right of the road an...
Ice Climbing Pipe Dream
5.0
With 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...
Provo camping, hotels, and more
Provo, Utah
Rock Canyon
Overview
Rock Canyon Campground is located on scenic Squaw Peak Road, far above Utah Valley at an elevation of 6,500 feet. Visitors enjoy...
Provo, Utah
Hope
Overview
Hope Campground is located near Provo Canyon along Squaw Peak Road at an elevation of 6,500 feet. This primitive site is popular...
Springville, Utah
Whiting
Overview
Whiting Campground is located in Maple Canyon, just 3 miles from the town of Mapleton, Utah, at an elevation of 5,400 feet. Visi...
Springville, Utah
Cherry
Overview
Cherry Campground is located on the banks of pretty Hobble Creek just six miles from Springville, Utah, at an elevation of 5,200...
Provo, Utah
Timpooneke
Overview
Timpooneke Campground is located along the beautiful Alpine Loop Scenic Byway high in the Wasatch Mountains. The Mount Timpanogo...