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Summary: Everyone who hikes in Utah at sometime or another has to hike Mt Timpanogos . Timp as she is affectionately known as, is the second highest peak in the Wasatch, but is by far the most hiked mountain in Utah. Towering 11,750 feet above Provo Utah her majestic peaks beg the students from BYU and the general population alike to come climb her. Timp is a huge Mountain and can easily accommodate the hundreds of people who hike her trails each summer. On our trip to the top we took the Timpooneke Trail, There is another trail from the south that is equally well traveled. The hike to the summit is not a difficult one though at 12.4 miles round trip, it took us about 11 hours Along the trail you will experience Mother natures beauty, more wild flowers than you could ever imagine moose, mountain goats, and birds. From the top stretching down to emerald lake you will find the southern most glacier in the US. But from the peak you will experience. A view you will never forget. Trailhead: From I-15 take the Alpine Highland exit. Then follow SR-92 to the mouth of American Fork canyon It will cost you 3-4 dollars to enter the Canyon. From the mouth of American Fork Canyon, go 8.4 miles along the Alpine Loop road and turn right to the Timpooneke Campground. Go a short distance past the campground host trailer to a parking lot on the left and the Timpooneke Trailhead (Lat:40.43124 Lon:-111.63921) Trail Guides for Mt. Timpanogos on the Timpanokee trail: Best Seasons: Fall, Summer, User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Horses, Ranger Contact: 125 South State Street Salt Lake City, UT 84138 (801) 236-3400 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Matty Ross, who has posted 26 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Page 1 of 3 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by BW on 9/18/2009 This is an awesome hike! Beautiful and challenging but not to demanding. SUGGESTION: Do not hike in the late afternoon if it is even cloudy - I did this today with my husband and a huge thunderstorm rolled in very quickly. Since we were at the summit at this point we literally RAN over three miles down the mountain through hail, rain, thunder and tons of lightening, to find any type of shelter. 
Reviewed by EB on 9/16/2009 I loved it! Breathtaking! I slid down the snow above Emerald Lake, which was worth it. It is not too fast. HOWEVER, I lost my camera somewhere between the snow and the lake on the east side. If you go up and you find my Olympus camera I will pay you $40 to return it to me. So, go on the hike and make some money! :) 801-706-1910
Reviewed by LC on 9/7/2009 Camped overnight at Emerald Lake. I hiked from the Timpooneke trail and wanted to stay overnight and then finish to the summit. It would be MUCH easier to start from the Aspen Grove side if you are going to over night at Emerald Lake. You add an additional 1.5 miles each way if you go to the lake from the Timpooneke side via Emerald lake. And then you'd have to carry all your gear (tent, stove, etc.) all the way to the top unless you want to hike back down to the lake and add another 2-3 miles. I learned my lesson. You could stay the night on the Timpooneke trail side in the high meadow but you'll have to take more water or not plan on cooking with water.
Reviewed by Alex on 7/21/2009 I loved this hike. i,ve hiked it at ages 6 8 10 and 12 and definently wouldn't mind doing it hundreds more. the trail's not best for people with fear of hights but for all others i would strongly recamend it.
Reviewed by HCFoster on 7/19/2009 What a great intro to Utah hiking. Flew in to SLC from LA, and was at the Timpooneke trailhead in time for a "crack of noon" start. I agree with Noji on the moderate rating, and since the section above Emerald Lake had some snow fields this cut out some of the upper switchbacks, resulting in a 14 mile round trip. Going on a weekday, I didn't experience any crowds and agree with those who say this is a must-do hike. The only disappointment was all the trash in the summit hut. 8 hrs r/t, not bad for a 49 y/o guy coming from sea level.
Reviewed by Noji on 7/1/2009 I love hiking Timp, and have done so a good number of times, some with my scouts and others with my family/friends. According to my GPS, the round trip on the Aspen route is about 12.5 miles and the round trip on the Timpooneke route is about 14.1 miles, contrary to what was reported by Stockley_true. And that stands to reason, since the Aspen route is a good 60 to 90 minutes shorter, and a little rockier and steeper than the Timpooneke route. I would personally rate the Timpooneke route as Moderate and the Aspen route as Moderately Strenuous, if there was such a rating. I would note the Highlights as "Breathtaking view of both Utah Valley and Heber Valley" Finally, the "glacier" is not really a glacier at all, but a snow pack.
Reviewed by LaRae on 9/14/2008 I am VERY fearful of heights and falling. Sat 9/13 lovely day on the timp trail. Weather was ideal, hiked with my husband. Took it bit by bit, once I got to the saddle put my ipod on for distraction and kept on going. Hit the summit and was happy i overcame. 43 and fat// I did it!
Reviewed by Nancy on 9/10/2008 I've hiked to the summit on the Timpanoke trail many times. A ranger I met on the trail once told me that Timpanoke is only slightly longer than the Aspen trail. Both are close to 7.5 miles one way. I don't suggest hiking after the snow falls as I almost lost my son off a cliff because he slipped and started sliding on the snow. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Utah Hiking, Utah Trails, Utah Hikes, Utah County Hiking, Utah County Trails, Utah County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||