The Best Backpacking in Provo

Cascade Mountain via Dry Fork Canyon is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Provo, Utah.

Big Baldy Through Trail is a point-to-point trail where you may see wildflowers located near Lindon, Utah.

Big Springs to Rock Canyon is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Provo, Utah.

Grove Creek and Battle Creek Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Pleasant Grove, Utah.

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 a...

Timpanogos Hike to Emerald Lake is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Aspen Grove, Utah.

The 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...

Mt. Timpanogos is one of the most popular hiking destinations around the Salt Lake and Utah Valleys.  Hundreds of people give everything they've got for this grueling hike each weekend.  From the end of June, to end of August, Timp offers some of the most beautiful scenery that backpackers and hi...

Packard Canyon to Left Fork Maple Canyon is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Springville, Utah.

The 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...

American 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 ...

Dry Creek Trail to Box Elder Peak is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Alpine, Utah.

Big Horn Peak via Schoolhouse Springs is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Alpine, Utah.

The trail is 4.1 miles roundtrip gaining almost 1,500 feet for the duration of the adventure. Some parts are exposed, so you can get a fair amount of sun.When you're on the trail, you'll get amazing views as you’re hiking to the lake of Mount Timpanogos and American Fork Canyon. This is followed ...

Silver Lake is a wonderful place to go if you're in need of a quick adventure in the woods.  Located in the the Uinta National Forest, Silver Lake is relatively easy to get to via American Fork Canyon in Utah, however I do recommend driving a car with 4WD and can handle steep dirt roads with shar...

Lone 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...