Mt. Timpanogos is the dominant feature among the mountains that rise to the east of Utah county, the cities of Provo, Orem and Utah lake in central Utah. It is Utah's most popular mountain hike. Many thousands of hikers climb the long trail to the 11,750-foot summit in the summer. It is not an easy hike and takes all day.

There are two major trails to the top from the east side of the mountain. Both of these hikes are very scenic with waterfalls, wildlife and very beautiful wildflowers that bloom until late summer. There is ... (more)