Thursday, June 23, 2016

Grove Creek Springs

Grove Creek Springs from Grove Creek TH
via Grove Creek Canyon
 Hike Time (roundtrip): 4.0 to 6.5 hours
 Distance (roundtrip): 6.2 miles
 Elevation Gain: 2355 feet
Main Aspect: West
 Climb Rate: 760 feet per mile
 Average Grade: 14%
Notes: The climb through Grove Creek Canyon is awesome. Finding the spring is just icing on the cake.

Trailhead: Grove Creek TH
Trailhead Elevation: 5145 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 Grove Creek Drive (500 N) in Pleasant Grove to the end. You will find good trailhead parking.

Waypoint 1: Grove Creek Canyon
 Elevation: 7500 Feature: Canyon
Notes: This is a case where the trail IS the destination.

Destination: Grove Creek Springs
 Elevation: 7500 Feature: Springs
Notes: After climbing through the steep walled canyon, the spring is in the flat between Mt Timp and Mahagony Mountain.

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