Big Baldy

Destination: Big Baldy
 Elevation: 8737  Feature: Peak
Notes: From the peak, you can see all of Utah Valley. Turn around and the massive Mount Timpanogos fills your view.

There are two trailheads to Big Baldy:

Big Baldy from Battle Creek TH
 Hike Time (roundtrip): 5.0 to 8.5 hours
 Distance (roundtrip): 9.2 miles
 Elevation Gain: 3502 feet
Main Aspect: Northwest
 Climb Rate: 761 feet per mile
 Average Grade: 14%
Notes: The hike to Big Baldy via Battlecreek was the easiest 3500 feet I have done, maybe because it tops out at 8700ft, and most other peaks in the area are in thin air.
Trailhead: Battle Creek TH
Trailhead Elevation: 5235 ft
Trailhead Outhouse: Yes Area: Utah Valley
Area Location: Various locations on east and north ends of the valley
Area Fee: None
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Notes: Drive east on 200 S in Pleasant Grove to Battle Creek Park. It is the location of an early skirmish between the pioneers and the Indians living in the area. Pleasant Grove was originally named Battle Creek.
Waypoint 1: Battle Creek Falls
 Elevation: 5671 Feature: Falls
Notes: A great destination for families. The 50 foot falls is refreshing year round.
Waypoint 2: Battle Creek Canyon
 Elevation: 7200 Feature: Canyon
Notes: The destination is the trail itself. The trail will take you into Sagebrush Flat where you can go many different directions, or return the way you came.

Big Baldy from Dry Canyon TH
 Hike Time (roundtrip): 4.5 to 7.5 hours
 Distance (roundtrip): 7 miles
 Elevation Gain: 3297 feet
Main Aspect: Southwest
 Climb Rate: 942 feet per mile
 Average Grade: 18%
Notes: This hike is relatively easy. Sure, it is 3500 feet, but it is all on good, well established trails. Great views of Utah Valley and of the west face of Mount Timpanogos. Everest Ridge starts at the saddle.
Trailhead: Dry Canyon TH
Trailhead Elevation: 5440 ft
Trailhead Outhouse: No Area: Utah Valley
Area Location: Various locations on east and north ends of the valley
Area Fee: None
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Notes: Drive east on 200 S in Lindon (street north of Allens) to where it curves right. Turn left here and follow it to the end. This TH is great. You are in the wilderness almost as soon as you hit the trail.