Overview

Hype:

This trail goes through a forested area up to some springs that are now capped off.

Trail Condition: Class 1 (Trail is either paved or gravel. Navigation skills are not needed because there is only one trail or because there are signs. Elevation gains are gradual or there are stairs.)

Time: 2-3 hours

Length: 3.3 miles round trip

Elevation Gain: 925 ft

Fees: None

Recommended Ages:

0-3
4-11
12-19
20-49
50-69
70+

Recommended Months to Visit:

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Features:
  • Hiking Trails
  • No Drinking Water
  • Mountains
  • Marked Trails
  • Road Access is Paved
  • Access Road is 2WD Accessible
  • Horse Riding
  • Wildflowers and Vegitation
  • Wildlife and Birding

Getting There

Navigate to 40.332419, -111.524701.

Park at the Big Springs park.

Route

Start at the parking lot. Head southwest for 1.7 miles. 

Maps

Closest City or Region: Provo Canyon, Utah

Coordinates: 40.332419, -111.524701

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February 7, 2020 Trip Report

By Tara Dye

Trip Members

Tara Dye, Ondylyn Wagner, Marci Parker, Tiffany Miller,

Story

We snowshoed up to Big Springs for our full moon hike.

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March 20, 2019 Trip Report

By Tara Dye

Trip Members

Tara Dye, Ondylyn Wagner, Jennifer Jones,

Story

We started at the Big Springs parking lot. We went up the horse trail, ended up in an open meadow, continued until we dropped down onto the road. Then we hiked back on the road to the car.

Pictures