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| Hike Time (roundtrip): 5.5 to 9.0 hours Distance (roundtrip): 11.4 miles Elevation Gain: 3000 feet |
Main Aspect: North Climb Rate: 526 feet per mile Average Grade: 10% |
| Notes: You will forget the toils of the trail as soon as you see Emerald Lake at the base of the Timp Glacier. |  |
| Trail shortcuts: Waypoints Destination Maps/Aerial Photos Links | |
| Trailhead | ||
| Timpanooke TH |
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| Trailhead Elevation: 7360 ft Trailhead Outhouse: Yes Distance from Fee Station: 8.4 miles |
Area: Timpanogos Area Area Location: It is the big mountain dominating northern Utah Valley. Area Fee: $6 Dogs Allowed: Yes |
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| Notes: Mt. Timpanogos is the most popular mountain hike in all of Utah. After Aspen Grove, the Timpanooke trail is the next most popular way to get there. The trail starts 500ft higher than the Aspen Grove Trail. As a result, it’s not quite as steep. There are a lot of great destinations along the way though. | ||
| Waypoint 1 | ||
| Scout Falls |
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| 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 |
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| Elevation: 8650 | Feature: Cirque | |
| Notes: The Giant Staircase is a series of large shelves on the way to Timpanogos Basin. | ||
| Waypoint 3 | ||
| Timp Basin |
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| 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. | ||
| Destination | ||
| Emerald Lake |
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| 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. | ||
| Maps and Aerial Photos |
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| External Links for this trail |
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| Route Description | Deseret News Salt Lake Tribune WasatchHiker |
