Beautiful canyon on the edge of Provo. I have hiked here for years. Last time I saw desert bighorn sheep! Be aware that it is pretty steep. If you take the side hike to Squaw Peak, it is even steeper, but 360°views!

Wow, thought it would be colder today (Nov 28). Warmed up as we got moving. It is a fun intermediate course (not for the faint of heart)!

The beautiful scenery is what brings people back it is especially beautiful this time of year. If there is something I wish was better would be people cleaning up after themselves. Trash, dog poop, ect.

A truly stunning view. Be safe. Wear a mask.

I like place. Fun cracks. I left my #2 in green monster tho. If you can get it out, its yours.

Nice very uphill hike. If you’re sick of the Y trail, this has a similar incline, and foot traffic, but significantly more shade (if the season is right). Also has a water fountain about a mile up the trail.The creek bed was dry when we hiked, in mid June, but the fountain was cool and refreshing. Look for ‘bridge #4’ if you’d like a quick detour to check out the Rock Canyon cave on the left side on your way up. That’s as far as I got on this hike (brace for a steep, consistent incline the whole way up).

It’s a little busy and we ran into some Star Wars LARPing, but the fall colors are GORGEOUS! Would recommend

Theres a lot of people on the busy days, and theres not enough parking sometimes. But its a good place to rock climb and for geology lessons too!

Beautiful hike. It has changed a lot since I was up there last. Nice trails.

Fun hike to the cave and then up to an overlook that is just a bit aways from the Rock Canyon campground.

Well worn path. Lots of good parking and nice bathrooms and drinking fountain at the trail head.

Plenty for everyone. I took my boys and wife on a nice stroll. You dont have to go up far to get a good view of the valley.

Great bike ride. Really steep and very rocky, so it is a great bike workout. Lots of strava segments both up and down. Really good training.

Very Great trail takes you into the canyon, lots of cool climbers around and nice for an evening hike or morning jog. Very scenic

I love this trail. The cliffs are so stunning. I run up to the campground and enjoy the mix of forest, cliffs, bridges, waterfalls, and butterflies this trail has to offer. You can access Bonneville Shoreline Trail at the trailhead, or continue up to Squaw peak and other mountains.

Nice walking trail with places to go off trail! Some parts of the trail are nice, cool and shady. Go in earlier morning to avoid crowds. Lots of spots to rock climb too with tethers. Very rocky terrain.

This hike is not too strenuous and gets more and more beautiful as you get nearer to the top. Even small children can handle the slope of this hike, although they wont likely make it the entire 5.5 mile round trip.

Awesome place to climb. The hiking trail is straight up from the mouth of the canyon. Saw some wildlife, to include deer and rabbit.

This is GORGEOUS! Its slightly steep, but not bad. I loved hiking here. I wish I had known there was rock climbing there so we couldve come prepared for that! There are seriously rock climbing bolts put in all up the canyon, and there are some good bouldering spots, too. Next time Im in Provo, I will definitely be coming back here. If you really want to have an adventurous hike, I would bring chacos or waterproof hiking shoes so you can explore around the creek a little more.

Rock canyon is awesome it has something for everyone, all year round. Winter is a great time to hike up and sled down. Or take a fat tire bike, or even ski. Squaw peak is also reachable year round. It’s quite a steep hike but very reachable all year round. A fun cave can be found across the stream between bridges 3-4.

One of my favorite easy trails to hike. There are restrooms and a drinking fountain at the park where the trailhead starts, and two drinking fountains along the trail. The trail goes along a creek most of the way and there are five bridges that cross it along the way. Ive seen deer, and occasionally rattlesnakes off of the beaten path, and I had a moose encounter just past the Squaw Peak turnoff.

Very nice place. Great views, and variety of activities. Tons of rock climbing locations. Only downside is its incredibly crowded.

Trail was well maintained. We were able to see horned sheep running along the mountains as well.

Great place to walk or climb. Beautiful!

Beautiful hiking trail. There are places where you can rock climb as well. Also great for hiking in the snow in the winter. There are good camping spots along the trail as well as at the end of the trail. There’s a fork a couple of miles in, if you go left you end up on Squaw Peak.

I love coming up here. It is absolutely beautiful and the trailhead is so easy and you have Bridal Veil Falls on the way up. If you like longboarding and downhill you will love it!

Good place for hiking and climbing

Beautiful 3 mile out and back trail, campground at trail end. Not two strenuous. Some rockclimbing long the way

What a great hike! Not too difficult, good for families, and a good amount of shade for those hot, summer days.

Very nice place to workout, hiking, running por whatever you want.

Fun hike with incredible views. Tons of rock climbing spots up here as well, if youre extra adventurous! The trail is mostly paved and not too steep.

Rock climbing and repelling those rock walls is an amazing and exhilarating experience. The trail walk there is nice too.

One of my favorite hikes! Lots of people so I feel safe going alone. Good work out!

Close to home and some good rock climbing

Great valley views and sunset reflecting off of the rocks. Awesome hike. Possibly haunted? ;)

Great hike. Steep, but nice views. There was a rattlesnake at the top, kinda cool

Godly beauty. Thrust faults and mind-blowing formations.

We only hiked up about half a mile because I had little kids with me but we had a really good time. The trail was easy enough for my one year old. It is such a beautiful Canyon.

I like the place just but the ghosts are a bit spooky

Squaw peak was awesome, but..not so much for beginners unless you are not in a hurry.

Rock Canyon is a beautiful place to visit if you want to explore the outdoors. There are hiking trails that run up through the canyon, there are plenty of rock climbing routes, and there are outhouse services at the bottom of the canyon.I have spent hours climbing, exploring, and enjoying the natural beauty in Rock Canyon. Ive gone there a couple times for relaxing hikes, its where I went outdoor rock climbing for the first time, and there are plenty of rock climbing routes suitable for beginners.This place is definitely worth a visit, especially in the late summer or early fall when its still warm, but the leaves are starting to change color.

So many challenging levels of climbs. There are climbs everywhere.

Great place to go hiking, have picnics or just be active. There are lots of trails that even lead to other canyons in Utah County.

Decent hike but for MTB the downhill isn’t worth the climb.

My childhood canyon. Lots of secrets and caves to explore when not crowded by insufferable BYU students trying their hand at rock climbing.

This canyon is amazing. Super close to Provo, and some of the best climbing in the world can be found here. The 4th longest sport climbing route in the entire world is located in this canyon. Search squawstruck if you want more information about that. The mountain biking and hiking are both also excellent. I do have some specific recommendations for people coming here.Parking: The parking lot is located at the mouth of the canyon. There is usually plenty of parking, Saturdays in the summer excepted.Restrooms: There are male/female restrooms at the mouth of the canyon. These are pretty primitive, so be prepared.Trails: There is a main trail going up the canyon, with many offshoots. Please stay on the trails and help prevent trail erosion, which is a serious problem here.Safety: If you are climbing or biking, wear a helmet. It is not worth your life. Way too many climbers run the risk of serious head injury. Climb within your level. Also, exercise caution with the weather. It can get very cold, very fast, even in the summer. You gain altitude quickly in this canyon, and the majority of the trail is in the shade.All in all, great canyon. Please take good care of it, leave no trace, and we can all enjoy it for years to come.

Pretty area for a hike.

Great trail that isnt that hard. Shaded for most of it which keeps it cooler.

A beautiful place to see the July 4th fireworks!

Awesome area for hiking and climbing!

Very nice place has a pretty good hole in the beginning

Sick and awesome

What a beautiful day hike!

Great for pictures!

Good facilities at trailhead

Great park for all kinds of activities. Hiking, picnicking, sports, and a great spot to see the fireworks on the 4th of July. Multiple pavilions for large group activities and restrooms are available as well.

Good place for rock climbing and walking. We were walking when rain and electricity struck!

Its a beautiful area and clean facilities! We love coming here

Neighborhood parking. Small trail worn put on places, very steep sections. Trail is on the stream bed at places so be catious after rain.

I love this place, but they need to plant pine trees for more shade and they need to have some pavilions in this canyon also. Great hike but limited shade so during summer months it can get rather hot so bring water

My favorite place in Provo! Possibly Utah county!

I love this hike early in the morning

Great place to hike

One of my favorite trails in Utah County - the rock formations going into the hike are beautiful. If you are a rock climber, look no further as there are countless routes available for your climbing pleasure. I prefer a morning hike - there are 2 spring water fountains on this hike with fresh mountain water. I prefer to stay to the right instead of going up Squaw Peak. More steep than I prefer. Great for families, dog friendly (please pick up poop!) and a perfect way to recharge your internal batteries.

Beautiful view of the city!

Great view and an awesome hike. Is a good adventure. Is a good place to.take novice hikers and is a great.time

Beautiful hike.

This is a beautiful area, the only drawback is that in the summer it is hot and there is very little shade. This doesnt detract from the beauty and majesty of the commanding limestone all around but if youre not prepared it can turn miserable really fast. Take lots of water and snacks and bring a camera

Come prepare wear proper gear

Solid sport climbing - lots of rocks and goats

Awesome place to see the valley, hike, rock climb and overall just be outdoors

Hiked to Squaw Peak. Went in the evening, so we got out of the sun once we turned off the Rock Canyon gravel trail. Bring bug spray View was beautiful in spite of the smoke from fires in Box Elder County.

The best trail that is super close and easy to get to.

Watch out for crazy rabid squirrels!

A great hiking trail. Challenging yet doable. 2 drinking fountains on the way up with super cold water.

Lots of parking, water and restrooms. This is one of my personal favorite trailheads in the area. It connects you to several nice hikes squaw peak, and Rock canyon campground to name a few the Bonneville shoreline trail connects here as well which makes this a great place to come.

Its a great place to take pictures because the multiple minerals in the rocks add for some good color

Great hike, there are multiple things to do here from squaw peak to rock climbing to camping

Rock canyon has always been one of my favorite hiking spots!

Best ever!!

I love that place..

Big fan of hiking this canyon. Its very photogenic, and its easily accessible.

Beautiful place. My kids and my dogs love to go there. There are a couple of water fountains along the trail.

So fun and pretty! It took us about an hour and a half to get to the end of the trail. It wasnt too steep or too hard even though it was only our 2nd hike of the season and we were carrying a baby. Saw many families with kids, very family friendly hike.

Love love loooove! Climbing is amazing here. So many climbs close to the trailhead as well as some far away so you can get away from people

Good hike. Access to many trails.

Always a beautiful hike

Beautiful place!

A great couple of hikes start from this trailhead. Parking is generally readily available.

Oh, I dont hike. It has quite a few Poke stops. The park right down the road is awesome though! Also, pretty view of the Provo area.

There are no better views East, West North or South in Provo!!

Love this hike and all the little trails around it. Hike it Utah County Approved!

Rock canyon is the best climbing in the area. The hiking trail is great too, but its just an up and back unless youre wanting to do a major trail. The climbing is what keeps me coming back and back again.

Not hard to find, and the trail speaks for itself in beauty and atmosphere.

Beautiful hike, nicely kept and maintained. The trial is wide enough for a group of 4.

Rock Canyon is the quintessential nature experience of Provo. The geology is beautiful, the hike well shaded, and a little taste of all Utah environments and wildlife.

Nice hike for families. Lots of college students come here. Gets really rocky higher up (hence the name).

Beautiful canyon!

Sledding down the trail in the winter is the best

Rock climbing is amazing