Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Primrose Cirque

Primrose Cirque from Horse Flat TH
 Hike Time (roundtrip): 3.5 to 5.0 hours
 Distance (roundtrip): 4.6 miles
 Elevation Gain: 1820 feet
Main Aspect: East
 Climb Rate: 791 feet per mile
 Average Grade: 15%
Notes: Follow this trail to Primrose Cirque where it meets up with the trail from Aspen Grove. Or go off trail to climb Roberts Ridge.

Trailhead: Horse Flat TH
Trailhead Elevation: 8060 ft
Trailhead Outhouse: Yes
Distance from Fee Station: 10.8 miles
Area: Alpine Loop / Timpanogos
Area Location: Starts in American Fork Canyon or Provo Canyon
Area Fee: $6
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Notes: Follow the Alpine loop up to the highest point at 8060. Trails go in all directions from the parking lot.

Destination: Primrose Cirque
 Elevation: 9880 Feature: Cirque
Notes: The land of many water falls. If you happen to be in this area in early July, you will pass more waterfalls than any other area in Utah (that I know of).

(You can also see this on the Aspen Grove Timp trail, but it is further and steeper.)

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