Rock Canyon CG from Rock Canyon TH
Hike Time (roundtrip): 3.5 to 5.0 hours
Distance (roundtrip): 5.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 1810 feet
Main Aspect: West
Climb Rate: 646 feet per mile
Average Grade: 12%
Notes: The trail through Rock Canyon gives you a feel for the classic water created canyon (vs the U shaped glacier created canyons). This is the only trail in the Wasatch that has drinking fountains along the trail. There are 2.
Trailhead
Rock Canyon TH
Rock Canyon TH
Trailhead Elevation: 5110 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: There is a large parking lot, restrooms and lots of trails. To get there, drive east past the Provo temple until the road ends.
Destination
Rock Canyon CG
Elevation: 6920 Feature: Canyon
Notes: The campground shouldn't really be your destination, unless you are a scout troop out on an overnighter. It's a good place to turn around after climbing through Rock Canyon.
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