Hike Squaw Peak

Provo, Utah

4.5/5

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Distance

7.1 miles

Elevation Gain

2700 ft

Route Type

Out-and-Back

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Added by Brinnley Ashton

This hike is absolutely gorgeous in the spring with tons of wildflowers.

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 (Rock Canyon) to finish (the Peak) at a decent clip. There is definitely an incline, but it isn't too prolonged.

If you are confused when the start to the squaw peak trail, it is after the 5th bridge. There's is a white post, go left not right. There is also a rock that has "Squaw Peak" etched in it.

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Emerson Brian

Hike Squaw Peak

02/01/23

Great steep hike. Beautiful in the summer. Make sure to watch for that first fork and go left. And keep an eye out for rattlesnakes!

5.0

Vicki Whitaker

Hike Squaw Peak

08/17/22

Nice view at the summit.

4.0

Jana Murdock

Hike Squaw Peak

04/07/22

I went when there were no leaves on the trees so it wasn't much to look at on the way up, but the view at the top is amazing. Definitely worth the trip.

4.0

Brinnley Ashton

Hike Squaw Peak

07/22/16

Close to home and fulfilling to do.

5.0

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