Great Western Trail

Great Western Trail AF Canyon from Timpooneke GWT to Ant Knolls
 Hike Time: 11.0 to 19.0 hours
 Distance: 13.2 miles
 Elevation Gain: 5803 feet
Main Aspect: All Directions
 Climb Rate: 440 feet per mile
 Average Grade: 8%
Notes: As the Great Western Trail heads north from here, you pass Mill Canyon Peak, Forest Lake, Sandy Baker Pass, Poleline Pass and the Ant Knolls.

Trailhead: Timpooneke GWT
 Trailhead Elevation: 7360 ft
Trailhead Outhouse: Yes
Distance from Fee Station: 8.4 miles
Area: Alpine Loop / Timpanogos
Area Location: Starts in American Fork Canyon or Provo Canyon
Area Fee: $6
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Notes: The Great Western Trail passes the Timpooneke area, and shares a trailhead with Mount Timpanogos.

Waypoint 1: Mill Canyon Peak
 Elevation: 10349 Feature: Peak
Notes: At the peak you can see Heber Valley, Deer Creek, Cascade Peak, Mt Nebo, Mt. Timpanogos, Box Elder Peak, Lone Peak, the Alpine ridge, Red and White Baldy, Hidden Peak with the Snowbird Tram and Mineral Basin.

Waypoint 2: Forest Lake
Elevation: 8500 Feature: Lake
Notes: The lake is much quieter than it was in years past, except for when motorcycles and ATVs ride through.

Waypoint 3: Ant Knolls
 Elevation: 9840 Feature: Peak
Notes: This is one of the many highpoints along the Great Western Trail. As with any highpoint in this area, it has great views of surrounding mountains.

**Can easily continue on with this next section of trail:

Great Western Trail Cottonwoods from Pole Line Pass TH to Clayton Peak
 Hike Time: 8.0 to 13.5 hours
 Distance: 8.5 miles
 Elevation Gain: 4760 feet
Main Aspect: All Directions
 Climb Rate: 560 feet per mile
 Average Grade: 11%
Notes: The Great Western Trail leaves American Fork Canyon in this section and travels past both Cottonwood Canyons.

Trailhead: Pole Line Pass TH
Trailhead Elevation: 8730 ft
Trailhead Outhouse: No
Distance from Fee Station: 15.4 miles
Area: American Fork Canyon
Area Location: East on Timpanogos Hwy (SR92), exit 284 in Utah County
Area Fee: $6
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Notes: Follow the Tibble Fork dirt road past Dutchman Flat. Take the right fork at the Cascade Springs junction and follow it to the summit

Waypoint 1: Ant Knolls
 Elevation: 9840 Feature: Peak
Notes: This is one of the many highpoints along the Great Western Trail. As with any highpoint in this area, it has great views of surrounding mountains.

Waypoint 2: Sunset Peak
Elevation: 10648 Feature: Peak
Notes: This is one of the easiest peak hikes in the Wasatch. It takes about an hour from the Alta side and about an hour and a half from Brighton. You can see Big Cottonwood, Little Cottonwood and Snake Creek drainages from here. This is a good family hike for families with older children.

Waypoint 3: Pioneer Peak
 Elevation: 10440 Feature: Peak
Notes: Lots of people get to Pioneer Peaks neighbor, Sunset Peak. Very few venture over to this peak. It sits above Lake Catherine and Dog Lake.

Waypoint 4: Preston Peak
 Elevation: 10285 Feature: Peak
Notes: Preston Peak is on the ridge between Pioneer Peak and Clayton Peak. There is a plaque on the highest rock telling you where you are.

Waypoint 5: Snake Creek Pass
Elevation: 10080 Feature: Saddle
Notes: The pass is near the top of the Brighton Ski Resort runs. From here, you can continue on to Clayton Peak.

Waypoint 6: Clayton Peak
 Elevation: 10721 AKA: Mount Majestic
 Feature: Peak
Notes: Clayton Peak (Mt Majestic) is the east boundary of Brighton Ski Resort. The peak towers over upper Big Cottonwood Canyon to the west and Bonanza Flat to the east.