This was a tough hike for me, which is good because I like a challenge...but it was a challenge. The views are amazing. Its a fun hike, with different types of terrain. Biggest cons: way too many people and I was annoyed at how many people want me to listen to their music. Please, everyone, headphones.

We went the first Saturday in October aiming to summit at sunrise. Timpooneke parking lot ~80% full at 3am. Beautiful views throughout the hike - trail of headlamps and stars on the way up and early dawn light and autumn color on the way down. Maybe 75 people on the summit for the sunrise.

Great trail, not easy, but not horrible. Worth the views. Hike it at night to enjoy the sunrise or just to avoid the summer heat and crowds. I like to start between 2330 and 0000. Shot my photo about 0230 from the summit. Had it all to myself and it was glorious. The last half mile is a calf burner to be sure.

It was a difficult hike but the views were stunning. My life was changed on the top of that mountain and I think everyone should enjoy the adventure because its well worth the tired and sore feet.

It was windy with a storm blowing in but other than that it was a clear day with beautiful views.

Great views. Went up and down Aspen Grove trail, it was a bit more difficult than timpanooke trail. But the views at the top and having mountain goats so near is exhilarating!

Great view of the valley, and such a fun challenge! I feel so empowered having climbed the highest thing I can see. :)

One of the best hikes in Utah, and maybe in the US! Loved it! So beautiful!! The views were kind of hard to see due to recent wildfires, but still beautiful!We started at midnight from the Timpanookie trail, and made it up around 6 AM for the sunrise. We weren’t in the best shape, so it took about a total of 11 hours to hike round trip. My steps ended up totally 16 Miles. So rewarding when you get to the top!We went at the end of August. No snow at the top, but it was in the 30s once we hit the summit. Super windy, and super cold, so you want to dress warm. Loved the hike!!!

It was a relatively easy hike with a little scrambling and a few snow fields to cross. It was cold and windy at the top.

Well maintained trail and busy on the holiday weekend. My group arrived at 2am to find the parking lot mostly full already. Different parts of our group made it to the saddle or summit for sunrise, taking 4.5 hours or less to hike up. Though the trail was busy people on the trail were very friendly. We saw runners to sandal wearers at the top. Going from the saddle to the summit the trail looks daunting to come back down, but coming down from the summit it was much easier than we anticipated. Will definitely go again!

Very hard hike, summited it my first time with my girlfriend’s dad 3 hours 15 minutes from bottom to top, the way up was pretty hard but why not? The views, the wildlife, all the people you meet on the way, you can see the diversity on humanity, some stronger, some with more heart than others to summit it, such an amazing experience, BECAUSE it gives you time to reflect who you really are, highly recommend it, it’s worth keep going to the summit.

Summited in late September. The majority of the hike was calm and uneventful. A little bit of snow and mud. Once we hit the last two miles it became pretty sketchy with thick snow, ice, and narrow paths. The views from the top was something to behold.

Difficult trail but well worth the effort. Phenomenal views. Bring a jacket.

Very difficult hike, especially in the dark, but worth the effort for the morning views. Amazingly there is cell service near the top

Beautiful vistas in all directions! The trail to this summit is better engineered and more traveled than most other summit trails along the Wasatch Front. Well worth the effort!

This is the second summit that I have reached. I hiked the summit with my brother. We are always pushing ourselves but conserved energy at the beginning. Turned out not to be as bad as originally expected. The altitude at the top made us a little dizzy. The did the hike from the timpanooke trail to the summit and back in under 5 hours and spent an hour at the top. This trail is heavily hiked with about 100 people at the summit when we reached it.We started a 7 AM which was a late start I guess. The parking lot was full and ended up parking about a mile from the trail head. Talked to someone who reached the bottom the same time and they said that they started at 3 AM.

The beauty of this place cant be overstated, and its well worth the hike. Either trailhead offers stuffing views and scenery. Timpanookee is easier, but longer than Aspen Grove. A caution to students coming from out of state who have heard this is an easy Saturday jaunt...this is a hard hike, and you must plan accordingly. Bring plenty of water and a good jacket for the summit.

Fabulous hike! Gorgeous all around, something for everyone.

My favorite hike: breathtaking views, beautiful wildflowers, waterfalls, and above all, mountain goats!

Great hike. It is demanding, and plan on 6 - 8 hours depending on your fitness level. More unshaded areas than shaded. Was just over 40,000 steps on my Samsung app if that helps.

Nothing short of incredible. one of the best hikes ive ever done.

The scenery is beautiful, from both the saddle and the summit.But the hike up was brutal. As of Aug 31st 2019 there was still snow along the hike, there were 4 places you crossed over snow.We started at 6am, the mosquitoes started to come out soon after sunrise and they were a frustration, but as the heat increased they went away.It was surprisingly very busy along the trail, and this made the hiking time more than normal, there were runners, hikers (both experienced and not), large groups, small groups individuals and couples.Generally all were polite, except for the runners, for the most part they were rude and expected you to part the way like Moses parted the red sea, what just because youre a runner? And where the heck do you want me to go. There is a cliff on one side and a rock wall on the other, so you mr runner and mrs, slow down when passing people and have etiquette!!Also there were a number of dogs on the trail, 90+% were off leash which sometimes was a pain as well as the dogs just squeezed through and sometimes knocked into you.There was wildlife along the way, from the annoying mosquitoes to other insects, chipmunks and we also saw a large white mountain goat which came close, before a dog started to chase the goat down the side.All in all a long sore but fulfilling hike. Glad I went all the way to the top this time. Mount Timp

Beastly hike, prepare to have your breath taken away literally and figuratively. Second time hiking Timp both sides. I prefer the Timponokee side over the Aspen side. Super beautiful either way. More waterfalls on the Aspen side though.I needed almost four litters of water so judge accordingly. Better to have more than less for a 10 hour hike.

My favorite day hike in Utah County. Spectacular scenery, and usually mountain goats in the upper reaches.

Incredible hike. Amazing views the whole way.

The most breath taking beautiful view I think I will ever see in my life. You must do this hike! Bring plenty of water. Timpooneke Trail is prettier. Pack at least a wind jacket and gloves for the top. The warmer the better. Oxygen gets really low so if you are not in great shape youre in for a challenging day. It took me 8 hours round trip.

Great hike. Maybe 6 hours up, 3 hours down. Better in late summer when the snow has melted. The night hike is overrated.

Beautiful views. Pretty simple hike for hikers of all ages and experience levels. I recommend leaving early in the morning so that you complete most or your climb while its cool. If you want to view the sunrise, bring a good jacket and a flashlight with extra batteries (headlamp preferred). The summit can be chilly when windy.

This was a beautiful and amazing hike! Some of the most beautiful scenes in Utah! Its a pretty difficult hike so make sure you go prepared and are in shape for a long hike! This hike is about 12 hours if you are going at a regular pace. We started the hike at 6 am and got done at 6 pm. Make sure you bring a lot of water, snacks, lunch, first aid, toilet paper, etc. Make sure that you are wearing good shoes as well. Also parking is crazy in the summer, so you depending on how bad it is, you may have an extra mile walk just to get to the trailhead. If you get to the saddle, hike to the summit, it is about an hour longer, but it is worth it! You can write your name on the hut and sign the book!

Whether youre hiking, back-packing or my personal favorite, running, Timp is one of my favorite trails out there. Avoid going on Saturdays.

Hard hike. We started at midnight and caught the sunrise. 100% worth it. Hard hike. Bring plenty of snacks and water.

This is great if you like hiking. Want crowds? Go on a weekend and join the lines. Its five stars if you go on a weekday without the crowds.

One of the best hikes in the Wasatch! 14+ miles round trip. Great for winter Mountaineering, backpacking or even a day trip.

Really good hike up from the Aspen Grove Trailhead. It is a lengthy journey but it is well worth it. It has good views all the way up, and the moment you can see the green heber valley at the same time as the cityscaped Utah valley is amazing. I do not however recommend going back down over the glacier. It is slickery and its very easy to hit your head on hard rocks if you fall or slip. Just go back down through the saddle and you should be fine.

Gorgeous view at the top! Of course, we hiked to get there, and it was so worth it! We signed the log book and sat on the west side so the rock blocked the wind for us. It was busy up there, but we found a place to sit without too much trouble.

Beautiful 360 view of the valley. Not the easiest hike and one you want to tackle when there isnt much snow. If you have microspikes or something they may be worth bringing to cross the back side of the mountain if youre coming from the Aspen route.

Difficulty: Hard, Strenous...Caution for those scared of heights, the ascent from saddle to summit is very steep and looks right over a few cliffs. Great hike for everyone, but a little more training is highly recommended...Gear: Sturdy hiking shoes (no flip flops!!!), breathable/ sweat absorbing clothing, will socks, light and medium light jacket, and rain slicker, sunglasses and a hat. Bring a camera or smartphone equivalent.Water: At least 50 oz. of water. You cant really have enough water when hiking....Food: Pack at least one meal, with other high energy food ( Clif bars, trail mix, beef jerky, pb & js) dont get stuck without energy on the saddle.Worth it?? Synopsis: youll start in a little parking lot up American Fork Canyon, and start the gradually inclining trail. Lots of switch brwath taking views of the Wasatch, Never, and Utah Valley. More often than not, you get to hike with some of the wildlife (Mountain Goats, Moose or Moosen, Deer, etc...)make sure you have sturdy hiking or trail running shoes.OpportunityBest Time to Hike (my opinion): leave at 1 AM and hike to the summit (the metal shack at the top) for the sunrise. Hike down in the warmth of the sun.Depending on the season, youll find yourself hiking with a pretty diverse group of people from scouts, to college students, to ultra marathon runners... Share the trail and enjoy!!

When is summiting Timp via Aspen Grove and via the old snowfield route for sunrise, in the dead of winter, not amazing?!

Tough trail but outstanding!

Absolutely incredible experience. Would recommend checking the weather & air conditions before, however. Very fun and engaging hike, with lots of amazing views ; wildlife each time Ive gone. Bring a Sharpie or something to sign your name at the top:)

A difficult climb past the saddle but worth the sunrise. Bring warm clothes to put on at the top, even in mid summer

I hiked with a full moon to see an amazing sunrise from the summit.

Beautiful I loved it, I nearly died a couple times on the way back down... But worth it... Dont recommend for those that burn easy... I am and I did I had 2nd degree burns

Be prepared to have your breath taken away by all the incredible views and also the chilly wind.

Tough hike but really beautiful. It was very busy on a Saturday morning.

Challenging hike today! Great weather for it

Fun hike, not for little kids.

Just stunning! It was quite breathtaking. It was a pretty strenuous hike which added to the satisfaction as well.

Take the timpanooke trail! It is easier.

Summiting at midnight by full moonlight .. had not seen anyone for hours.

Too many people honestly. But then again you can’t beat the accessibility

A great hike indeed! Whether youre an experienced hiker or not its a great hike! Its long, especially depending on which trial you take, but you wont mind because of the raw beauty of this scene! On the way up youll find wild mountain goats, a beautiful glacier lake, great for swimming to relax your muscles on the decent as we discovered, and the breathtaking splendor of the peak.

Great view. Needs an escalator.

I love this trail and summit. Can be crowded, but the meadows are amazing and the view of Utah Valley cant be beat.

Hiked to the summit using the Timpanooke trailhead, the first part of July. The hike was beautiful. The wildflowers were out and were stunning. This hike is about 14.5 miles round trip. It is strenuous, especially the part from the saddle to the summit, but is well worth it! The views are amazing. Make sure to bring plenty of food and water with you and wear good hiking shoes. My group was well prepared and we didnt have any problems. This is probably one of the most stunning hikes in Utah and well worth it.

Just probably one of the best hikes in Utah. Most days there is a good chance of running into mountain goats. Waterfalls, wildflowers, this is the total package. Around 14 mi round trip and a bit strenuous. There is a little bit of exposure near the summit.

Popular, challenging hike. Youll see a lot of people on the trail and some hike it through the night and come down in the morning. Be careful where you park at the bottom, though it seems like a lot of people are illegally parked, youll likely a ticket/towed if you park where youre not supposed to. A must stop for anyone who likes hiking.

Ascent: 3.3hrs.Descent: 2.5hrs.Absolutely beautiful sunrise, but we got to the top an hour early and froze in the little shack at the peak waiting for sunlight. (late October)

Best full day hike in Utah. Pro tip: start your hike at midnight with some headlamps and get to the summit before sunrise! The view is breathtaking. Much more exciting than hiking during the day. Plus you wont have to battle the summer heat as much. Bring plenty of water and snacks.

Beautiful view! Well worth the hike!

A must for all those Peak Baggers

This is the best hike ever!

Fairly difficult hike yet so rewarding

Service was slow, but the food was great

One of my favorite hikes!

So beautiful seeing the sun come up! And all the wildflowers, mountain goats, people enjoying nature, etc.

Amazing views from over 11,000

Awesome. Its a great hike. Theres a lot of traffic but still worth it.

This is a great hike. Very challenging for beginners, make sure your in decent shape so you can enjoy the landscape on the way up and the view from the top.

Amazing hike via the Aspen Grove trail. The views were great from the summit. Felt great accomplishing this hike solo!

If you can, make it a point-to-point hike and hike up one trail and down the other. I recommend going up Aspen Grove and down Timpooneke. The shack on the summit is a nice touch, as well.

Sometimes it takes the sky to see whats on the ground the summit offers that perspective

10 out of 10. Its not hard just long

Incredible hike on an Incredibly beautiful day. Fairly easy hike from Timpinokee campground. 3 hours to the Summit. First time in Utah, cant wait to return.

A must-do for any outdoor enthusiast!

The view is absolutely unbeatable. It is about 9.5 miles one way from the Aspen Grove trailhead. Allow yourself a full day for this hike. Some parts of it can be steep, some are very pleasant. There is a boulder field at one point, meadows, a couple of alpine lakes. Best in late summer when the snow has melted off mostly. Very popular trail so you will very likely be hiking with other people along the way. Best to hit the trail good and early (5 or 6 am) and you will be greeted by the sunrise over Midway/Heber as you hike up the valley towards Roberts Horn and you will hit the summit by noon at the latest.

Good hike, but its pretty miserable getting up. Only go if you love hiking or are looking for a whole lot of pain

If youre hiking in Utah, this is one you shouldnt miss. There are two main trailheads: the Aspen Grove trail starts just north of Sundance up Provo Canyon; the Timpooneke trail starts a few miles further north on the Alpine Loop. There is limited parking at both locations so get there early. Watch for parking restrictions; theyre heavily enforced. Access to the park and trails is $6 for three days (as of Summer 2017).What makes Mount Timpanogos (also called TImp) so special is the variety of things to see during the hike. The Aspen Grove trail comes up along a series of steep switchbacks which eventually lead to waterfalls along the trail and to Emerald Lake, a pool fed by water in the mountain, and a permanent (but disappearing) snow field which hikers sometimes try to slide down while descending south from the peak (although this is very dangerous and not even possible most of the year). The Aspen Grove trail is slightly shorter than the Timpooneke trail but it is steeper. To get to the peak after Emerald Lake, hikers cross a large field of boulders that have fallen off the massive face on the east side of the mountain. The Timpooneke trail ascends through four phases: the first part of the trail runs through trees and crosses small waterfalls; the second part of the trail climbs from a massive rock plateau through pine trees and across rocky paths; the third phase is the climb to the Saddle on a trail that runs across a huge basin (stay to the right at the trail signs to climb to the Saddle and peak or stay to the left to cross the basin and climb up to the Emerald Lake plateau; (from the Saddle you can see the mountain range to the east and the Utah Valley floor and Utah Lake to the west)); the last phase is the climb to the peak along a very rocky and sometimes challenging trail. At the peak, there is room to sit and take in spectacular views and there is a small metal shack that typically contains a booklet you can sign.Along the trails, it is quite common to see mountain goat herds, rodents, small snakes and lizards, and a variety of birds and insects. The wildflowers are diverse and spectacular. Theres no technical climbing, so the difficulty in this hike is primarily its length. Hikers climb over 4,000 across approximately seven miles from the trailhead to the peak. The top is almost 12,000 feet above sea level. Its often a heavily trafficked trail, so if you want to avoid a lot of people hike early or late in the season and avoid weekends. The peak is a popular destination for people that want to watch the sunrise or sunset, so you can find people hiking the trail any time of the day or night.

One of the best hikes in Utah. If you spend any amount of time in Utah, you must summit this mountain.

My legs are destroyed from such a long hike, but the experience was well worth it. Make sure to cross over on the way down to see Emerald Lake and all of the mountain goats.

Great hike... Start early or after about 8:30am to find parking at Timpanooke.

My favorite hike so far in utah!

A week later and my feet still hurt. Thats what I get for being so out of shape, I guess.But watching that sunrise was definitely worth it.

Beautiful view, exhausting hike up.

Beautiful hike. Really difficult if youre out of shape. I wouldnt take anyone under the age of 12 on this hike. Takes about 4 to 5 hours to get to the top then 3 to 4 to descend.

Best climb ever if you want somthing this is the one but dont forget warm cloths

Hiked Mount Timpanogos for the first time ever this year. It was about as hard as I thought it would be. Definitely a neat experience, but my feet were sure sore afterwards.

For recreation, this is my biggest experience. I will do it again!!!

It was long but worth it, little scary the last mile but I got it done!

Very cool!!

Beautiful!!!!

Just do it!

Long walk

Breathtaking

A great hike and a nice milestone

Worth the hike

Best views of Utah Valley

Best hike for miles

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