Overview

Hype:

Kyhv Peak (KIVE, like "dive," from a Ute word for "mountain") is a peak in the Wasatch range. It was once known as "Squaw Peak" and was officially renamed in 2022 as part of a federal order to remove the ethnic slur "squaw" from federally owned places in the United States. As the trail heads are located further from paved roads than other trails to comparable peaks in the area, it is not as popular of a hike as others in Rock Canyon.

Trail Condition: Class 2 (Trail may have tree roots or rocks jutting out. Navigation skills may consist of following rock cairns and choosing turns at junctions. Elevation gains may be more substantial.)

Time: 5 hours

Length: 7.1 miles round trip

Elevation Gain: 2,800 ft

Fees: Parking

Recommended Ages:

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

Recommended Months to Visit:

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Features:
  • Hiking Trails
  • Mountains
  • Forest
  • Marked Trails
  • No Restrooms
  • Road Access is Paved
  • Access Road is 2WD Accessible
  • Viewpoint, Overlooks, Vistas
  • Wildflowers and Vegitation
  • Wildlife and Birding

Links: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyhv_Peak

Getting There

Navigate to 40.268550, -111.587623.

There are a couple trailheads to hike Kyhv Mountain. This trailhead is at Rock Canyon Campground.

Maps

Closest City or Region: Provo, Utah

Coordinates: 40.271900, -111.616308

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May 11, 2024 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Tara Dye, Ondylyn Wagner, Marci Parker,

Story

Tara hiked Kyhv Peak (formerly Squaw Peak) with friends. 

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