Trail Details

Mount Timpanogos from Timpanooke Trailhead
via Timp Glacier

Hike Time (roundtrip): 7.5 to 12.5 hours Distance (roundtrip): 16 miles Elevation Gain: 4391 feet	Main Aspect: All Directions Climb Rate: 549 feet per mile Average Grade: 10%
Notes: This route is an alternative to the main route via the saddle. This trail goes to Emerald Lake first, then up the glacier to another saddle. Follow the trail around the west side on Mt Timp up to the peak.
Trail shortcuts: Waypoints Destination Maps/Aerial Photos Links

Trailhead
Timpooneke TH
Trailhead Elevation: 7360 ft Trailhead Outhouse: Yes Distance from Fee Station: 8.4 miles	Area: Alpine Loop / Timpanogos Area Location: Starts in American Fork Canyon or Provo Canyon Area Fee: $6 Dogs Allowed: Yes
Notes: Mt. Timpanogos is the most popular mountain hike in all of Utah. After Aspen Grove, the Timpooneke (timp-u-nee-kee) trail is the next most popular way to get there. The trail starts 500ft higher than the Aspen Grove Trail. As a result, it is not quite as steep. There are a lot of great destinations along the way though.

Waypoint 1
Scout Falls
Elevation: 8210	Feature: Falls
Notes: The falls is just around the corner after leaving the Timpanooke trail. The trail goes behind the falls.
Waypoint 2
Giant Staircase
Elevation: 8650	Feature: Cirque
Notes: The Giant Staircase is a series of large shelves on the way to Timpanogos Basin.
Waypoint 3
Timp Basin
Elevation: 10170	Feature: Basin
Notes: Many calendar and postcard photos have been shot from the basin. The wildflowers are astounding. The Timpanogos Massif is huge. And the alpine scenery can be overwhelming.
Waypoint 4
Emerald Lake
Elevation: 10360	Feature: Lake
Notes: I love the color of Emerald Lake. I could just stare at it for hours. The lake is at the base of the Timp Glacier, so depending on the time of the year, it might be turquoise blue, or green. It often has red streaked snow (watermelon snow) around it. During busy times of the year, TERT will station volunteers at the shelter to aid others who might need help.
Waypoint 5
Timp Glacier
Elevation: 11260	Feature: Cirque
Notes: Glissading down the glacier is often a highlight of a Mount Timpanogos hike. Both Negative and positive memories can result. Wear gloves and cover your arms and legs to reduce snow burn (you get going pretty fast).

Destination
Mount Timpanogos
Elevation: 11751	Feature: Peak
Notes: Mt Timp is not the highest mountain in Utah or even the highest in Utah County, but it’s certainly the most visited peak in the state. Making it to the summit is exilerating. You are now close to 7000 feet above the valley floor. Make sure you take enough water.