Spanish Fork Peak

Provo, Utah

1 Review

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DESCRIPTION FROM:

100 Hikes in Utah

by Steve Mann & Rhett Olson (The Mountaineers Books)

Spanish Fork Peak is a great day hike, but it can be an overnight hike by continuing north on the Sterling Hollow Trail past Maple Canyon Lake and down the Right Fork of Maple Canyon, ending at the Whiting Campground in Mapleton Canyon. Hiking through would necessitate shuttling.

The top of the mountain has some loose, but not dangerous, rock and a beautiful view of Utah County. Look for the mailbox embedded in a large pile of rocks; it previously held a notepad for hikers to record their accomplishment or leave messages for each other.

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Trail Statistics and Information


Activity Type:	Hiking
Nearby City:	Provo
Distance:	8.5
Elevation Gain:	4,870 feet
Trail Type:	Out-and-back
Skill Level:	Difficult
Duration:	7 hours
Season:	April to September
Local Contacts:	Uinta National Forest, Spanish Fork Ranger District
Local Maps:	USGS Spanish Fork Peak; Trails Illustrated Wasatch Front/ Strawberry Valley
Driving Directions:	Directions to Spanish Fork Peak

Recent Trail Reviews

Zachary L.

Rating:

Date of Trip: 10/1/2006

A fair challenge most of the way up. Once at the pond there are a few spots to pitch a tent. After the pond to the peak would be the most challenging part of the hike as there is a steep incline with loose rock in some parts. Great view! Also a metal marker where someone started a log book to date and sign your name (not sure if it is still there). Up and back in about 8 hours.