Wasatch Mountains - Provo City, Utah
Squaw Peak Road
With views of
Provo Peak - 11,069'
Cascade Mountain
Mount Timpanogos
Utah Lake
We started too late to even have a chance of making it to
the top before sunset. Remember if you are going to take the
Squaw Peak Trail road, that it will take about an hour to
drive this 4WD road to the base.
To get to the base of Provo Peak from Salt Lake City:
Go south on I-15 and take exit 275 which takes you to highway
52 and then to Highway 189. When the road splits, take the
one to Bridal Veil Falls. Just after mile marker 9 you will
see a road that turns south (right) this should say "Squaw
Peak Trail". From there follow the paved road until it
ends and then continue along a dirt road (4WD) until you get
to the base of the peak. There were lots of other confusing
turn offs, so definately find a map if you want to have a
positive experience.
We didn't reach the summit, or get anywhere near it. It started
getting dark before we even got to the ridge trail.
The ridge north of Provo Peak with Provo Peak on the far right.
Looking south to Y Mountain and the south side of Rock Canyon.
Looking northwest to Cascade Peak and Mount Timpanogos in the distance.
From here you can see the mountain meadow
that you need to 4WD over to get to the base of Provo Peak.
Cascade Mountain sits above.
In the background is Timpanogos which has a similar bench.
And in the far distance is Lone Peak.
Looking north toward the south end of Cascade Peak.
Looking east toward Cascade Peak. This shows the West Face Route.
The shortest route to the summit.
Looking southeast to Corral Peak.
This is the starting point we took to begin the trail.
The West Ridge
Walking through the wildflowers with Buckley Peak to the southwest.
Luiz and Katita returning to the road.
Buckley Peak is in the background.
From along the jeep road we hiked looking eastward.
This is about the halfway point where you turn right and cut toward
the peak.
Provo Peak
A telephoto from the same place as the previous picture.
You can see the trail up the ridgeline.
I am looking for a picture of Cascade peak from the top of timp looking south. do you have one?
Nathan
west jordan
2008-04-10
Im looking for a good trail to go on with jeeps to have some fun and look at the scenery just wondering if you are able to go on this trail with a jeep or 4 wheel drive vehicle.
Katrina Marlin
West Counterville City
2005-12-11
I love Provo, I lived here for almost 12 years.
Now I'm Back in West Counterville City, I miss Utah very much.
