Today I climbed Mount Timpanogos for my first time. At 11750′ and only 15 Miles round trip I figured it would make a great hike to train for the Mesa Falls Marathon. I started on the trail around 7:15 AM, I had intended on starting earlier but I missed the turn and drove almost all the way to Heber City before I realized it (Dang NPR was on the Radio). You turn at the Sundance Resort and drive past it about 4 miles to the Aspen Village area, which is ran by BYU alumni. The trail is very well marked and has water and facilities. I started the first few miles trying to run up the trail, not a good idea since it was very slick because of the rain and also gets steep pretty fast after about the first mile until the third mile. From there on it is mostly switch backs you gain some elevation pretty fast but it is eased with the winding switch backs. There are several pretty water falls along the way, and you cross at least a dozen streams. At about 10000′ there is a beautiful lake and camping spot. Just past that is the old ranger shelter. From there on it is pretty loose rock and shale. You work your way up to the ridge and then just follow the ridge line for about 1/2 mile. At the top there is a steel shelter which was nice since it was sprinkling on me. I had the top all to myself for quite some time. Great Hike, it was getting pretty busy on the way down with hikers wanting to see the water falls about 1 mile up the trail. But all in all very fun. Next time I will have to come on a clear day.
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