I used to hike the Y regularly back in my younger days (and let's be very, very clear--I'm not…read more*that* old yet). But this week I took my kids up, and it was an awesome, nostalgic experience. I was worried the little ones wouldn't make it, but joke's on me--*I* was the one huffing and puffing like an overheated freight train. It's not a super hard hike if you're in decent shape, but if you've been skipping leg day (or cardio day, or all days like I have), pro tip: take you time. The views are worth it, and so is the sense of accomplishment once you hit the top. Still one of Provo's best.

Caught the sunset here…read more.. We came up here just for the amazing views, no hiking. We spent some time enjoying panoramic sceneries of the Provo area and Utah Lake. There are different sections to park and enough spaces in the parking lot. The houses on the hills are beautiful on the drive up. I wonder how much real estate is up here. We followed that giant Y just above BYU. It is a popular trail among locals and students... as well as visitors. You can bring pets on your hike, they must be on a leash and, of course, must clean up after them. At the start of the hike you are already at 6,076-ft so there is some elevation there already. You've had gained another 145 feet if you make it to the top of the Y at 6,221-ft. Seems easy? Well, be prepared because it's steep and can be slippery and falling rocks are a possibility. It was a peaceful Sunday evening watching the sun set from the parking lot and the weather was nice and comfortable. Review #1792

Recommended as a good early spring time hike, but there was a dusting of snow overnight. The snow…read morewasn't really an issue until you got to about the last mile, when the slush and mud got slick. Combined with the steep incline, it was just slow going but no special gear was necessary. It's always the downhill with these conditions that get me, but I didn't fall this time. Yes, it is steep in parts but there were enough not so steep parts for you to catch your breath. With the sunny weather and a less hazy day, I was treated to a beautiful view of Provo, Utah Lake and all the surrounding mountains dusted with fresh snow. If you have time for only one hike in the area, this wouldn't be a bad one. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

If I could choose 3 ways to describe Squaw Peak Trail, I would choose,…read more 1. Steep...ish 2. Pretty 3. Filled with wild-life 1. Squaw Peak isn't the steepest hike I've done in my life, but it was pretty steep! (Not steeper than the Y...don't worry.) The first bit of the trail is a gradual incline on the thicker paths of Rock Canyon Trail. After hiking on Rock Canyon Trail for a while, you turn left onto a smaller, poorly marked trail. This is Squaw Peak Trail! It is steeper, narrower, and more secluded than Rock Canyon trail. There are parts of the trail that are pretty easy to walk through, and there are other parts that are suuuper steep. It sounds tough, but anyone who is in average shape should be able to do it just fine. 2. The entire hike is gorgeous! The view from the bottom is pretty as you look up to the jagged-looking rocks. Then, the trail is pretty as it runs through densely packed trees and other plants. THEN, the view from the top is amazing!!!! On one side you can see the trees growing on the side of the mountain, and on the other side you can see the entire Utah Valley -- all the way from the point of the mountain in Lehi until far south of Provo! It is such a beautiful view. And there are beautiful, blooming flowers and plants covering the top of the mountain. 3. The ENTIRE hike, my head was getting swarmed by bees and flies. I had used fragrant dry shampoo and was wearing scented lotion, and it must have attracted them, because they would not leave me alone! I wish I had brought bug spray! We also saw a snake. It was actually huge. I heard something moving and looked near my feet and saw a thick, long, black and yellow snake right next to my feet!!!! I was sort of freaking out, but it ended up being okay. I looked it up after, and I think it might have been a kingsnake, which is non-venomous. #Phew! We also had someone warn us on our way up that they recently saw a rattlesnake on the path. So watch where you step, and stay on the trail! It took me and my cousin about 2.25 hours to hike to the top and 1.25 to hike to the bottom. I would give yourself at least 4 hours total to do this hike so you have enough time to enjoy the views at the top! It's worth it!

Best price I've found yet, and it's about as conveniently located as possible to Utah Lake…read more Friendly staff, very knowledgable about the area.

This is the start point of the trail to get through the hot spring pools. This is such a really…read morenice hike, as the experience is to go when there is snow. I do have to say I found there's a lot of wrong information to get to the hotspot springs. If you come in winter, they close part of the road a mile before you start the hike. So, you do 1 mile. Once you turn right, it will be around 2.5 miles up to the hot spring pools. Google Maps shows the pools are in the middle of the hike, but the actual hot springs pools are on the second pin. I do highly recommend you come with proper winter clothing and good hiking shoes, and if possible, get some spikes. I was not in shape, but it took me 2 hours from the start of the hike. But the road that was closed a mile back took me 1 hour, so in total, I did 3 hours for 3.5 miles one way. I was going slow as my wife is pregnant. We didn't time correctly, so on our way back down, it got us through the night. It was a great hike, and I will do it again.

I went out for two full days with Derrick as a guide and Paul joined us for half a day as well. It…read morewas my first time ever picking up a fly rod and Derrick did an excellent job of explaining the basics and getting me out in the water and catching fish. Honestly, my casts were horrible on the first day, but by day two I was much improved. Derrick was very patient and coached me along every step of the way. Also, WGS provides literally everything you need for your outing. They had a nice set of waders and wading boots as well as rods/reels. I brought my own fly rod and Derrick got it all set up for me. It was a great two days and I will be bringing my son back and using WGS to get him started as well. As an absolute beginner, I had watched many videos and read a lot about fly fishing before going out. It helps, but nothing beats the hands on training and being out there doing it. I still have a lot to learn, but feel confident that I could go back on my own and know what I was doing.

It was ok. The guides were nice enough, but I wish i would have avoided paying a premium for…read more"private waters"... didn't seem worth it. My two cents

If you are in Provo enjoying take out (because COVID-19) from one or more of their great little…read morerestaurants (this time we sponsored El Mexsal and Fillings & Emulsions) this was a not crowded open area were we could eat. It was cleaned and they have plenty, large trash receptacles. The only problem is that they have just a few stand alone picnic tables, so a blanket would be useful.

Cute little park with a fence around the play equipment to keep the kids inside. I love the splash…read morepad in the summer time - my kids can spend a lot of time there and be happy running all over the place. There is not a ton of parking and also it's right next to a busy road (500 w) which makes it feel a little less safe. They do have some nice pavilions. Last night I checked out the Christmas light display , which was really cool! Overall, I like this park.

My pup and I love to do this hike. He has to stay on a leash and at times the trail gets pretty…read moreNarrow causing me to walk in the shrub. (My dog wins the fastest walk to be leader) depending on the time of day it gets pretty busy with hikers and mountain bikers. Not a big deal to curb up on the side and wait for someone to pass. Beautiful, well kept trail. Water and bathrooms are right in the parking lot so if you forgot to fill up or un-fill (; you can do either there.