Maple Mountain (aka Spanish Fork Peak)

Springville, Utah

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Distance

10.56 miles

Elevation Gain

4524 ft

Route Type

Out-and-Back

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Added by Derrick Cochran

Maple Mountain (aka Spanish Fork Peak) will test your determination. This trail is incredibly hard but that's part of the fun of it. Getting to the top is always such an accomplishment

The trail starts out very easy, but keep an eye out for the fork in the trail at the creek. It's easy to miss. It's right at the metal bench that will be on the left. Cross the creek and continue another quarter mile or so when you'll notice another branch to your left. Keep going straight here and the rest of the trail is easy to follow (minus the fallen trees across the trail).

This trail is relentlessly steep until you cross over the saddle at the top of the basin. The trail is shaded much of the way, and it is very pretty.

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