Mt. Timpanogos is the most recognizable mountain in Utah, and it's the 2nd highest being the backdrop to Provo and Orem and all of Utah County. At the top, it's 11, 752 feet in elevation - the air is always cold, windy and thin at the top. The exposed portion of the mountain is all limestone and about 300 million years old.
The hike to the top is close to 7 miles each way, with over a mile in elevation gain and is one of the most visited summit in the entire Rocky Mountains. There is normally a glacier year round that is near the top, and a large mountain alpine lake - Emerald Lake. There is a pack of mountain goats on the steep slopes that are friendly and like to be seen.
"They" say you have to hike Timp at least once. Well, we have never done it, and Jacob is carrying on the tradition - so we will hike it via proxy through him.
The most common way to hike Timp, is to leave in time to see the sunrise at the top. That means leaving around 3am, which is what Jacob and several of his friends did.
Due to years of drought and little snow last year, Jacob said the glacier was almost gone and the lake was very small. He said it was very very cold at the top and super windy. But totally worth it. Pictures cannot even come close to the beautiful and spectacular view and sights from the top.
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| Sunrise just starting |
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| Looking out towards Orem and Utah Lake |
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| The hut where everyone signs their names. Jacob's two friends trying to stay out of the wind. Jacob said they had a hard time signing their names because they were so cold and their fingers were frozen! |
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| On the way down, the goats made themselves known |
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| At the peak! |
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| Panorama pic - click to see it better |
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