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Squaw Peak Trail

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 4.3 (21)
  1. Areas
  2. UT
  3. …Salt Lake City and Wasatch Front
  4. Orem and Provo
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“A beautiful, somewhat challenging hike to Squaw Peak. ”

Kristen Arendt
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Miles

3.4

KM

Point to Point

7,798' 2,377 m

High

6,149' 1,874 m

Low

1,649' 503 m

Up

56' 17 m

Down

15%

Avg Grade (9°)

31%

Max Grade (17°)

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This trail is not officially recognized or maintained by the US Forest Service.

Description

Near the Provo Temple, follow Rock Canyon Trail until it forks. Going left (north) on Squaw Peak Trail, it wraps around the mountain, taking you through some decent climbs and beautiful views of Mt. Timpanogos. It's worth spending some time at the top, taking in the view of mountains you just can't see from the valley.

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Land Manager: USFS - Uinta, Wasatch & Cache National Forests Office

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Trail Ratings

  4.3 from 21 votes

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#1

in Orem and Provo

#45

in Utah

#384

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Hiking squaw peak before sunrise to get a "drones eye" view
Aug 31, 2020 near Provo, UT
Looking southeast from Squaw Peak.
Jul 20, 2017 near Provo, UT

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May 20, 2024
Mat Tayo
Muddy and rainy
Oct 17, 2020
Paul B
Steep sections, mostly shaded, dry in fall, scenery is great 8mi — 5h 15m
Mar 30, 2019
Simon Tennis
4mi — 6h 00m
Sep 23, 2018
Laura Burns
Pretty hard and steep in some places. I fell coming down. Rewarding. Poles are helpful. 7.5mi — 5h 00m
Sep 15, 2018
Mark Austin
Tough hike. Wild fire smoke made breathing difficult but, slow and steady won the day. Beautiful views! 8.8mi — 4h 26m
Jul 12, 2018
William Hastings
2.1mi
Nov 26, 2017
Naresh Kumar
Warm overcast day. Poor signage. Windy and muddy near the top.
Jun 19, 2017
Taylor Hoj
7.5mi

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