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Matthew H.

Yesterday, my son and I, along with some other family, decided to hike up to the Y above Provo in Utah. At first it wasn't too bad. As we kept climbing, it got harder and harder. I live in Oregon at almost sea level. Maybe 200 ft. above sea level. When we started the hike, we were at about 5100 ft. Above sea level. I think it started affecting me a little. When we got to the top, we were at about 6150 ft. Above sea level. It wasn't easy for me, but it was worth it. The view is incredible and amazing. If you are in the area and have time, you should do it. I'm sure if I lived here my body would acclimate to the altitude. People from the area were jogging up and down. I was definitely impressed. It's for sure a great workout.

Harmony M.

Be prepared for a steep hike and a huge change in elevation. It's only about .95 to the bottom of the Y! It's a great hike to see the whole of Utah valley! The signs are funny and encourage you along the way- "Great start, Keep Going, Your almost there" Summer: It can get very very hot so make sure to be covered, wear sunscreen, and bring water! Winter: The snow and ice can be very slippery so make sure to bring proper shoes and spikes! Normal hiking boots will not cute it in the weather. Spring: The melting snow and rain can lead to muddy and slippery surfaces so make sure to be careful!

Base of Y
Jordan L.

The Y is a classic hike for many BYU students and people that come to visit. Though it's fairly short, it is somewhat steep. Be prepared for the altitude to hit you hard if you're coming from sea level. Besides the hike, the parking lots have beautiful views of the valley and there are small paths that run alongside the mountain for runners, walkers, and mountain bikers. It can often be muddy so be prepared. Sunsets are great from up here!

Sunset in February
Gabrielle C.

Great little (but tiring) hike if you're looking for something to do after work. I caught the sunset by the time I got up there. The Y itself wasn't anything special but that's probably because there was snow on it and I couldn't really distinguish where it was. Great place for sunset selfies once you reach the top

Y from far away
Chi L.

This is a great hike. I came on a Saturday and it was very popular with lots of people. Don't like the fit people going by fool you, this is a difficult hike but doable. There is a steep incline essentially for the whole hike. There are signs at each switchback to motivate you keep going. There are also some benches at various places for resting. I would recommend doing this hike in the morning or evening. We came around 10 and there was still a good amount of shade but came down around 11:30 and it was all sun. The top keeps going after the Y if you want to add more to the hike. You can see you car in the parking lot for most of the hike if you are interested in keeping an eye on your vehicle.

Early part of the Y trail
Noor B.

Wow! Harder than I expected. Going up, the elevation change is fast, and I had to rest every tenth mile or so. There's benches and rocks along the way to sit if you want. The trail is wide and definitely family and pet friendly. The view of Provo from the top is very nice, and walking around the giant Y is fun. Going down is much faster and easier, and I saw some people jogging it which is definitely an option for everyone as it's all downhill. There's a short trail along the bottom of the Y trail that's much flatter and can sustain mountain bikes. If you add the Y trail with this other trail, you can definitely do 3 miles roundtrip. Overall, very nice. I think this trail averages to medium difficulty but it's still worth doing if you're new to hiking - just take some water with you and allow enough time to get up (at least an hour to go roundtrip) and you'll be good.

View from the top of The Y.
Alex N.

The Y was the first mountain I've ever hiked. I didn't really know what I was expecting, but all I know was that I was determined to reach the top. This is one steep hike, I'll tell you that, also the change in elevation killed my legs and thighs. I think I gave up like 5 times, but picked myself back up and pushed forward. Luckily there are benches and huge rocks along the trail for you to sit on and take a breather. In the end I made it to the top and was rewarded with such a beautiful view. It was definitely worthwhile.

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Alyne T.

How has no one reviewed this?! The quintessential BYU hike! Takes around an hour round trip, including hanging out in the Y. Great workout and fun, always has at least a few other people for safety :)

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Squaw Peak Trail

Squaw Peak Trail

(2 reviews)

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!

Scout Falls via Mount Timpanogos Trail

Scout Falls via Mount Timpanogos Trail

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This review is for Scout Falls via Mount Timpanogos Trail which was a ~2.9 miles round trip that…read moretook ~2 hours to complete. This was a short and stunning waterfall hike near Alpine, Utah. Like Silver Lake Trail; Mount Timpanogos Trail also begins with a surrounding of aspen trees and eventually becomes an exposed area as you climb up the side of the mountain towards the waterfall. There were a few water crossings but easily accessible with rocks. In addition, there was a slightly steep rock and root scrambling prior to reaching the waterfall. Furthermore, the trail was a narrow and rocky incline. Parking lot can fill up fast at the trailhead because a few different trails share the same parking. Restrooms available at the trailhead. Short video of the hike for those interested! https://youtu.be/8LYUf6_PS5c

I absolutely love the trail to Scout Falls, it's one of my favorites. It's about 3 miles round…read moretrip, and the route follows the same route as the main trail to the summit of Timpanogos, but branches off after about a mile and a half up to a beautiful waterfall. It's a moderate hike, not too steep but also steep enough where you feel like you're getting a decent workout. The trail is always a little wet towards the waterfall due to the streams that run through it. There's a bit of a scramble to the waterfall as well. It's also dog friendly so you can bring your pups! You can't beat the views here - all of the trails I've ever hiked in American Fork canyon are just stunning. It's my favorite canyon to hike, and my favorite place to be. I absolutely love it here. It's also a great place to go to beat the heat down in the valley, it's always much cooler along the trails here. This is a great hike to do if you're wanting the views, but not wanting to summit Timp.

Battle Creek Falls Trail - On the top of the waterfall

Battle Creek Falls Trail

(11 reviews)

Wow! Can't believe I've lived in Utah my entire life and never tried this easy, but beautiful hike!…read moreThanks to ChatGPT for recommending this hike me. Searched up easy, short winter hikes for solo hikers and this popped up, super glad it did! This hike is an absolute must try if you live in Utah county. It is just 1.3 miles round-trip and only took about 15 minutes to get up to the frozen waterfall. The waterfall was absolutely beautiful, all of the ice crystals and trees were stunning. It is pretty slippery this time of year so I would bring hiking poles or hiking boots that have good traction so that you can get down to the waterfall. I unfortunately wore the wrong shoes so I couldn't go all the way down. Would've broke my assWill definitely be doing this again, it's nice that it's so close and such a short easy hike for the winter time!

On Monday, April 7, 2025 (Yesterday), I decided to take advantage of the warmer weather and hike at…read moreBattle Creek Falls. Parking lot: Free Size: Small Bathroom: Yes Men and women Toilet: Regular; water-based. From the parking lot to the waterfall, took 15 minutes, give or take. The trail is slightly incline, some parts more, than others and since I haven't worked out in the past few months, I was slightly out of breath, but nothing extreme before the waterfall. Moreover, there is also a path down to the waterfall, with a log to sit on, and taken in the beautiful waterfall. If one decides to go further up, the path does continue on top of the waterfall, right hand side. This trail is easy and no way of getting lost to the water fall. In additon, If you're looking for more beyond the waterfall, there is a much smaller one shortly ahead, but after that, there is not much to see. A lot of snow and mud, and dry plants. And after the second smaller waterfall, the trail does get challenging because it's all uphill. Unfortunately, I did not make it to the meadows. I came across two hikers who said they did go to meadows and it was ugly right now. I wanted to see for myself and on the way there, the path itself was very ugly, muddy and dry. Henced, I turned back. Overall, family friendly, easy hike, and make sure to bring a hat because a lot of the trail after the waterfall is direct sunlight, no shade.

Big Springs Park

Big Springs Park

(4 reviews)

I've been up this turnoff from Provo Canyon many times, but until today I didn't know that there…read morewas a park here. I'd always drive to the last park right on the canyon road, but today I went up past that park and saw the sign for the Forest Service, took it off to the right, and found this park. It's a long skinny road with a few different parking/pavilion areas, and at the end there's a parking lot with a trailhead. That's what I was after tonight--the trailhead. The fall colors up there were beyond description, and it follows the little river winding back and forth. I got a late start and didn't get much time, but it was just perfect for a chance to get some fresh air, hear the trickle of the brook, and know that when we make an effort to find little parks and traileheads, it's worth it. Apparently, if you take the trail all the way up to the top, you come to what used to be the springs, but after some recent construction, they're not so much accessible springs. I'd like to take that trail all the way up, but for tonight I found a really nice, flat meadow and leaned up near a tree to have some dinner. Back at the park, there are pavilions with lights, restrooms, and that seems to be the big appeal here--the outdoors access and a few pavilions. It's not a huge park with a big playground or anything, but for the trails, the fresh air, the cooler temps... it's just right.

Great park, very pretty and quite big, could not do snowshoe as I was expecting during my last trip…read moreto Utah but I spent a nice long hike and took beautiful pictures in this awesome location. There is a river with some cute bridges for photo opps and kids and adults can enjoy different snow activities during the winter, mostly playing with the slides. Big parking lot and no entry fee.

The Y - hiking - Updated May 2026

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