Pine Hollow Peak

 Pine Hollow Peak is located in the heart of American Fork Canyon. Unfortunately, the peak has no official name so few take the stroll to visit its summit. Although, a trail does go within feet of the summit, because it dead-ends on most maps, few probably hike it. This is a good poor weather hike, most of the route is in the trees, and the views are all of nearby mountains. The only real danger here is mountain bikers flying down the trail behind you. Keep an eye out when going downhill. I was passed by 3 bikers in headlamps in the early hours of the morning! The trail quickly switchbacks to the ridgeline 100 feet above where you find a trail split. Go left working your way down to a small meadow and campsite. Continue straight at the meadow where another trail goes left. Work uphill then down to Mud Springs where you will need to go left. Follow the map on this hike to avoid wrong turns! Cross Pine Hollow and continue until reaching open meadows and a ridgeline. Pay close attention for a trail going west along the ridgeline crest. The main trail will cut back and go down the other side. Follow this overgrowing trail a good distance until it turns north. The trail goes just below the summit on the south side. Climb 50 feet or so to the top. The trail continues beyond the summit but should drop elevation considerably, go back if so.
Distance: 2.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 700 feet
Summit Elevation: 8,460 feet
Kid difficulty rating: Moderate
Access rating: Level 1
Find your way into American Fork Canyon. Up the road from Timpooneke Campground on the Alpine Loop Road are a series of windy road turns. Park in the most northern curve. Follow the Alpine loop up to the highest point at 8060. Trails go both directions from the parking lot. Pine Hollow Peak and the Ridge trail is North, the Aspen Grove trail junction is south

From Ridge TH:
Hike Time (roundtrip): 3.0 to 4.5 hours
 Distance (roundtrip): 7 miles
 Elevation Gain: 500 feet Main Aspect: All Directions
 Climb Rate: 143 feet per mile
 Average Grade: 3%
Notes: Except for a few mountain bikers, this trail offers a lot of solitude. It has meadows about every quarter mile and never ending breathtaking views of the Timpanogos and Alpine Ridge peaks. It’s also not as steep as other Wasatch trails.

From Pine Hollow TH:
Hike Time (roundtrip): 4.0 to 6.5 hours
 Distance (roundtrip): 9.8 miles
 Elevation Gain: 1810 feet
 Main Aspect: All Directions
 Climb Rate: 369 feet per mile 
Average Grade: 7%
Notes: A Great Trail
 Trailhead Elevation: 6750 ft
Trailhead Outhouse: Yes
 Distance from Fee Station: 6.6 miles
 Notes: Pine Hollow is where they close the Alpine Loop in the winter. The trail starts across the road to the east. Look west toward the mouth of AF Canyon to spot Devils Eye, a natural arch. Destination Pine Hollow Peak Pine Hollow Peak Elevation: 8560 Feature: Peak Notes: This is the peak that frames North Timpanogos on the left, as you look at the latter from Tibble Fork Reservior. So you know you are going to have good views once you get there. When you think you are at the peak, follow the ridge north to the true peak. See the map for details.