While a trail takes one to the top of Mt. KTVX Utah police are searching for a man who went missing while hiking on Mount Timpanogos three weeks ago. This web page suggests that people heading up Timp should first think about how to do so safely. Kleenex, a litter bag, and possibly bug spray might be handy; think through what else you might need. UT It has always been a favorite hiking and camping destination for Utahns and we at Rustico are no exception. Even so, tens of thousands of people a year head up the two summit trails. In 1980, a twenty four year old Brazilian died from a fall in Primrose Cirque while hiking Timp in late October; his companions could not locate him because of darkness. Frederick's sister, Tamara Love, said she was told her brother got caught in some trees and was able to stop himself in the slide.Gilbert said Frederick searched the area but could not find his friend, who Love said was a man named Marshal. Dont do anything else that could be on this list of obvious no nos, like rolling rocks or letting your dog chase baby mountain goats. If you do any ten of the above twelve activities, you can join the ranks of the Grand Order of Admirers of Timpanogos. In Timpanogos Basin, a short way past the old toilet trail, the Timpooneke trail will split, with the left trail going to Emerald Lake and the right trail climbing to a junction with the Aspen Grove (Mount Timpanogos) shortcut from Emerald Lake, just below the saddle. Make the right move by choosing this substantial 5-acre vacant land in Amargosa Valley, situated between the booming cities of Las Vegas and Death Valley Junction in California! Here is an example of why hiking before the snow has melted is risky. Timpanogos for the 600th time. In 2005, a young man committed suicide near the mouth of Provo Canyon. Timpanogos and although they are totally different, they both have that magic quality that makes you say to yourself, "I want to stand on top of that" . The Forest Service also prohibits campfires within the wilderness, so backpackers need to take stoves instead of building fire pits and tearing down trees. Perhaps one of the most mysterious cases in Utah history is that of Jean Baptiste. 72 summit visits in one year? : https://krystalkyleandfriends.substack.com Follow . It often seems to be a revelation to the local college crowd that a dark, windy, high altitude summit isnt very warm in just shorts and a cotton t-shirt. The tale has been revisited in print throughout the 1970s, and a compilation of legends was published in 1988 by Effie W. Adams. You can approach the Alpine Loop from Highway 189 on the south side, or Highway 92 on the north side of Utah County. In 1982, a twenty nine year old man from Nephi died at Lower Killer Snow Hole when he fell through the snow, dropping into the rushing water and rocks of a snow cavern. Water is plentiful on both trails but as usual, consider treating it prior to drinking by filtering or boiling it. Timp's summit sits at 11,752 feet and provides expansive views of Salt Lake Valley and the surrounding wilderness. The saddle is another popular resting spot as hikers both enjoy the view of Utah Valley, and ponder a final section of trail that is less than a mile long but seems a lot like the stairs of Cirith Ungol. The wildflowers in the upper basins, particularly the Timpanogos Basin, are incredible. Mrs. and Mr. Roberts on Timp. Unless you are a mountaineer, adept with an ice axe, it is best to wait until after the snow has cleared from the trails before attempting to hike to the top of Timp. In 1983, with support from the Utah County Sheriff and the U.S. Forest Service, volunteers formed the Timpanogos Emergency Response Team, and on most weekends during the midsummer to early fall there will be a high camp team camping near Hidden Lakes, and spending Saturdays at Emerald Lake with first aid and other emergency supplies, communications equipment, and advice (beginning in 2017, TERT also began stationing someone at Stewart Falls (Stewart Cascades) on summer Saturdays). The higher you climb, the less gravity there is pulling on you, so that may be encouraging. The Forest Service likes to pretend that by declaring the summit trails part of a wilderness area, they magically become wilderness, but the fact is that Timp is different from any other wilderness area in Utahthe mountain literally abuts the city limits of the towns that most people in Utah County live in, culturally the summit trails are essentially a rugged urban park that is more popular than the parks in the valley, and so at times there may be over two thousand people on the trails at once. It is not my intent to describe every risk you may encounter on visiting this area but the author of this page is not responsible for your safety. This was the only spot where she truly felt at peace. All Rights Reserved. If you run into stinging nettle, or lightning, or an ornery moose or stubborn mountain goat, or rockfall, work out how to deal with it. If youre starting as early as youll need to if you want to find parking on a Saturday or a holiday, the volunteer might not be up yet, though. The Mt Timpanogos Temple was dedicated on October 13, 1996. Continue on another 8.2 miles (passing the Timpanogos Cave national monument area) until you come to the Timpooneke Campground on the right side of the road. This is a hike that I remember doing as a young child. Phil Lowry is another who has summitted over 400 times. Any who choose to participate in such activities must assume the responsibility for their own actions and safety. Mt Timpanogos Framed Prints 1 - 72 of 217 mt timpanogos framed prints for sale 1 Mt. Please read what is found on this page, it is very sobering and towards the end, it offers a list of those who have died on Mt. Captivating Canyon Caves. 2038 W. Alpine Loop Road Pay your fee and get to the trailhead early in the morning, before dawn on Saturdays and holidays, which is also important so you can start your hike before the lower trail becomes hot, and so you can finish before dark. Timpanogos is estimated to be the 47th-most prominent mountain If this hike suddenly sounds unexpectedly challenging, you may wonder if you should do it at all. The location of the face is just a little bit north of the summit. Winds increasing (moderate winds from the W on Fri night, gales from the SW by Sun morning). Timp, you have an impressive drop that looks straight down on Emerald Lake below which demonstrates the exposure on the northeast side.An interesting note is that the '92 Utah Mt. Timpanogos is a great viewpoint for lots of these prominence peaks that abound in the area. A couple of good general books on hiking and backpacking. Aaron Maizlish has put together this fantastic map of the Western United States showing the peaks that qualify for this special rating. In Provo, Highway 189 is University Avenue, which goes to Provo Canyon; you can also reach Provo Canyon from Highway 52, 800 North, in Orem. The best time of year to climb Mt. Timpanogos area is part of a Recreation Fee Demonstration area, $6 a day and payable at either end of the Alpine Loop Scenic Highway. In the caves of Timpanogos there is a heart called The Great Heart of Timpanogos. If after crossing the big talus slope you soon come to a waterfall, you have missed the first group of switchbacks. We hauled out a trash bag full of garbage, including a zip lock bag full of human excrement that was left next to the trail and wrappers to food and snacks. Go East on 189 for 7 miles to the Sundance Ski resort turnoff (watch for it just after you go through a tunnel) and turn left on highway 92 for 6 miles, going past the Sundance ski area and the Aspen Grove recreation area. (Personal note, I met him on August 16, 2013 as he was coming down from the summit which he had made in about 3 hours. Devastated, Ucanogos vowed she would not live without him. From the saddle the trail works southward up the west upper edge of the ridge to the summit. For now, though, defecate before starting out, avoid urinating near streams, and if you are a backpacker staying on the mountain for awhile and you have to do some business, bury your feces and pack out your toilet paper, or pack it all out. Timpanogos as a training ground during a previous winter.I might add that I've been up this mountain twice and everytime I look up at it, it tempts me to want to be up on top again. On February 18 There are some campgrounds on the, Mick's great report on his Timp experiences, Wildlife and other information about Mt. Rex Walker, a maintenance worker for the monument, had driven off in a two-wheeled motorized trail bike around 1:30 p.m. to fix some lighting outages. Skinning up Timpanogos is fun, but no other mountain in Utah has buried recreationalists so deeply for so many months. Nebo Mt. You should also probably let someone know where youre going, and what they should do if you dont report back. From Hidden Lakes on up, mountain goats are a common sight on Timp. Nestled in the beauty of Provo Canyon, Mt. In April 1993 the First Presidency of the Church announced plans to build a temple in American Fork, Utah. It is dangerous to cross the steep snowfields that can linger into midsummer, because you can slip and then slide rapidly to the rocks below, because you can fall into a moat where the snow melts away from the rock at the edges of the snowfield, and because certain snowfields with runoff flowing beneath them essentially melt from the bottom up, and when they get thin they can break under your weight and drop you a surprising distance into cold snow melt, an experience that tends to be fatal. The Aspen Grove (Mount Timpanogos) trailhead is open all winter, but those thinking of a short excursion up that drainage should keep in mind that avalanches come down into the upper basins and the lower drainage every year (this one at Aspen Grove being an example of how avalanches can run all the way to the campground). In 1998, a man collapsed and died on the Dry Canyon trail, of an apparent heart attack. (667), Climber's Log Entries According to Wikipedia (and several other sources), the elevation of Timpanogos is 11,752' (3,582m)? As of October 2020, the GreatSchools Ratings methodology continues to move beyond proficiency and . This is when summer afternoon thunderstorms pop up, though. But while the locals find Mount Timpanogos special, so have the skiing enthusiasts, hikers, and vacationers who have been visiting for decades. In 2006, a forty one year old man from Russia died when he tried to rescue a three year old girl who was distracted by a snack, and walked off the edge of the Timpanogos Cave trail; she slid to a stop just short of a precipice, but when he tried to reach her he slipped on the shale slope and slid over the edge (two other men eventually reached her and stayed with her until she could be hoisted by helicopter). Sign the register, and chat about trail conditions and summit weather. For example, the This is also where Lower Killer Snow Hole forms in the spring and early summer. Mountain fuel. The site for the temple included 17 acres of farmland already owned by the Church and had once been a part of a Church . Perhaps you could decline to pay at the fee station, and then do the self-service payment in the parking lot if you find a space. Another book mentioned above is "High in Utah", about the county highpoints and a mention of Mt. On the down side, youre going to hurt for a long time while waiting for SAR to arrive, and the bumpy ride down while being evacuated is especially uncomfortable. Timp. That can sometimes lead to interesting medical problems if you spend enough time at altitude. Ibapah Deseret Peak Flattop Peak (in the Oquirrh mtns)Utah's other prominence peaks are worth noting HEREMt. Theres a reason one of the winter mountaineering routes to the summit is called Everest Ridge.. The Timpooneke trail has a little less elevation gain and may be in better condition, but is a tad longer. The community came to treasure their mountain playground, built better trails, the Theater in the Pines, and added shelters on the mountain. Timp from I-15 is to take the 284 exit and go east on highway 92. One thing we learn from these incidents is that it is never good to fly a bomber into the side of the mountain. Also, one other book worth checking is Dave Hall's Hiking Utah book. Driving directions to Mt. Timpanogos in them and the newest kid on the block is written by SP'er Randy Winters. Seven Memphis police officers, two EMTs and one lieutenant have now been either fired or "relieved of duty" after the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols. The majestic mountain, second highest in the Wasatch Mountains, seems to have everything-an alpine lake just below the summit, a small glacier, waterfalls along the trail, high alpine meadows and wildflowers, even a herd of about 200 mountain goats that were introduced in 1981. This is a completely different adventure than day hiking, as it constitutes serious winter mountaineering. Timpanogos, Up Timpooneke Trail, Down Aspen Grove Trail, Timpanogos via Aspen Grove and down Timpooneke, A Failed Attempt of Everest Ridge on Mt Timpanogos, Mt. This is a popular trail on any nice summer day. Take the tour of the caves with a guide, and you are sure to hear of this great legend, and view the stalactite. Looking up the Timpooneke Trail; the trailhead parking lot is in the bottom center. Mount Timpanogos Weather (Days 0-3): The weather forecast for Mount Timpanogos is: A light covering of new snow mostly falling on Tue morningTemperatures will be well below freezing (max -7C on Mon night, min -11C on Mon night)Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Mon night, moderate winds from the W by Wed morning). Anyone else?This page, adds a trip report to the collection, so check it out.Neat pic of Mt. (The Wasatch Mountains are those that run along the Salt Lake City area.) As the month progressed, more items were found. Mount Timpanogos overlooks Utah Valley as the dominate peak in the region. From the Thanksgiving Point area, Highway 92 is the Timpanogos Highway through Highland, which goes to American Fork Canyon; you can also reach the mouth of American Fork Canyon by going up North County Boulevard, Highway 129, the bottom of which can be reached from Pleasant Grove Boulevard, to Highway 92, or by following Highway 146, 100 East in Pleasant Grove, which becomes North Canyon Road and travels along the base of the mountain to Highway 92. It should definitely be added to the main page. Other possibilities abound on this huge mountain and its area. There is camping available at Aspen Grove but it is on a very limited basis. One interesting fact about Mt. Click either map for a larger view. At 11,749 feet, it is the second-highest summit of the Wasatch Mountains (only Mt Nebo is higher). No one will fly in to give you a ride just because you overextended yourself, though. Unless youre out of water and need to head to Emerald Lake with your pump or chemicals, or you want to take a walk into the basin to see the flowers, take the right trail, up the west side of the basin, and be careful because there are spots with a steep drop off where the trail has eroded away due to inadequate maintenance. The legend was adapted as a ballet by Jacqueline Colledge of the Utah Regional Ballet Company, "Legend of Timpanogos" in 1994, performed at the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics, and is still occasionally presented by the company. If you and your friends arent carrying avalanche beacons, probes, and shovels, you probably dont know what you are doing. They are:TIMPOONEKE TRAIL: See route section for a descriptionASPEN GROVE Trail: See route section for a description.TIMPANOGOS LOOP HIKE: See route section for a description.If you can park a car at one end (shuttle), an interesting hike is to go from TH to TH, a distance of about 12 miles. The history and geology of Mt. It is also possible to drop into Timpanogos Basin and hike the original trail through the flowers to the other side to join the Timpooneke trail and climb to the saddle from there, but that adds a mile and a half. The path is paved and a great hike for families. This results in lots of relatively minor injuries, and sometimes in more serious injuries or in deaths from leaving the trail and falling, because multitudes are unable to grasp the wisdom of staying off steep, sketchy places. Do not try to get away with parking on the roadway in the no parking areas, or at the BYU Aspen Grove Family Camp, as you may be ticketed or towed. Mount Timpanogos - 10-day weather forecast comparing all major weather models, e.g. Good for him! Trailhead parking is a problem, and the Forest Service is happy to take your money knowing you wont have a place to park. A few weeks ago we explored Utahs West desert, and traveled along the historic Pony Express Trail. Click here for larger-size photo. Ucanogos was a very happy child, and loved hiking in the mountains above their little village. Ben Woolsey - over 835 summits and counting. It is about 1.9 miles to the falls and has about 330 feet of elevation gain going to the falls and 450 feet of gain coming back so expect close to 800 feet round trip with 3.8 miles of effort. In 2012, a twenty two year old BYU student from Nevada died when he fell while climbing rock, without gear, at Stewart Falls (Stewart Cascades) while on a church outing. Sliding down the glacierwhich is mostly gone in this photois an optional route down from the summit, but one that frequently causes injuries. More information on prominence can be found at this site, peaklist .org Check out all the maps they have put together, it'll keep you busy on a rainy weekend. Hannah Scott Lone Peak High School Robin . Timp has now been made into a wilderness area. Taste the thrill of caving as you twist and bend to enter beautifully decorated rooms. In this springtime photo there is too much snow on the upper mountain to safely hike to the summit. Scout Falls is about a mile and a half up the Timpanooke Trail and is marked by a sign at the top of the first major switchback. Children refers to the set of objects that logically fall under a given object. Mt. Toilet facilities at Timpanogos Shelter have been gone for decades, and the Forest Service no longer flies toilets in to Hidden Lakes. Always presume that snowfields near waterfalls are particularly dangerous. This year, 2008, we are seeing a huge snow season and so reading this might serve to remind us of avalanche danger: January 2nd 2006Snowshoer lost in avalanche; boarder missingBy Jason Bergreen The Salt Lake Tribune Two people were missing in Utah's snow-packed mountains Saturday night - a Salt Lake County snowshoer swept away in an avalanche in the Timpanogos Mountains and a teenage snowboarder who disappeared after apparently venturing into an out-of-bounds area of Snowbird Ski resort.At 11:30 p.m., search and rescue teams in Salt Lake and Utah counties were still searching for the teen, who was reported missing in the Mineral Basin area, said Utah County Sgt.