{"product_id":"lone-peak-and-mount-timpanogos-wildernesses-uinta-wasatch-cache-nf-2024-us-forest-service-r4-map","title":"Lone Peak and Mount Timpanogos Wildernesses Uinta-Wasatch-Cache NF 2024","description":"Lone Peak \u0026amp; Mount Timpanogos Wildernesses Uinta-Wasatch-Cache NF 2024\r\n\r\nUinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest\r\n\r\nThe largest of a trio of wilderness areas just southeast of Salt Lake City, the Lone Peak Wilderness contains very rugged terrain with narrow canyons and high peaks. It is located on the Uinta- Wasatch-Cache National Forest and is managed by the Salt Lake and Pleasant Grove Ranger Districts. Among the highest peaks are the Little Matterhorn at 11,326 feet and Lone Peak at 11,253 feet, where snow often can remain until midsummer. Much of the higher elevation is alpine, with large, open cirque basins and exposed rocky ridges.\r\n\r\nThe region is geologically complex. You'll see sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rock formations in dramatic relief, as well as colorful bands stretching for great distances across mountainsides. A few small lakes add to the scenic beauty of the area. Douglas fir, subalpine fir, and aspen grow in isolated patches on north-facing slopes. Dense mountain brush and grass dominates the lower altitudes.\r\n\r\nState Highway Route 92 follows the American Fork Canyon and with the short stretch of State Highway Route 144, it forms the southern-southeastern boundary of the wilderness and provides access to trailheads and campgrounds. State Highway Route 210, along Little Cottonwood Creek Canyon, which also provides access, forms the northern boundary and separates Lone Peak Wilderness from Twin Peaks Wilderness just to the north.\r\n\r\nSeveral of the trails are easy to follow, but many require advanced navigation and route finding skills. Many people from the Salt Lake City area visit this wilderness area all year long. There are about 6 system trails totaling approximately 14 miles in the Lone Peak Wilderness area on the Salt Lake Ranger District side and 8 system trails totaling approximately 32 miles on the Pleasant Grove Ranger District side.\r\n\r\nPart of the Wasatch Mountain Range, situated between American Fork Canyon on the north and Provo Canyon on the south, Mount Timpanogos Wilderness offers abundant rugged terrain embellished with waterfalls and summer wildflowers. You'll find forget-me-nots, alpine buttercups, bluebells, and columbine blooming in high alpine meadows. There are also outstanding glacial cirques and moraines.\r\n\r\nBelow the tree line are forests of aspen, Douglas fir, subalpine fir, limber pine, Gambel oak, maple, and chokecherry. You'll have an excellent chance of spotting Rocky Mountain goats in the Emerald Lake area, as well as mule deer, elk, and moose. In early summer the rapidly melting snow can cause dangerous high water stream crossings. As this flowing water melts snow and ice beneath winter created avalanche piles it often creates snow bridges. You should avoid exploring or playing on these dangerous bridges because they may suddenly collapse.\r\n\r\nThere are about 17 miles of maintained trails accessible from two trailheads: Timpooneke and Mount Timpanogos. Both trails lead to the summit of Mount Timpanogos at 11,753 feet. The stretch between Timpooneke and Aspen Grove is 12 miles long and passes through the heart of the area.\r\n\r\nDue to high use on Saturdays and Holidays from July through mid-September parking may not be available at either trailhead. To avoid the congestion it is suggested to plan your hike Sunday-Friday during this time frame.\r\n\r\nTo purchase this map in hard copy go to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.usgs.gov\/maps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/store.usgs.gov\/maps\u003c\/a\u003e For more information on how to prepare for and enjoy a safe and rewarding visit on Forest Service lands, please visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/visit\/know-you-go\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/visit\/know-you-go\u003c\/a\u003e.\r\n\r\nUinta-Wasatch-Cache\r\n857 West South Jordan Parkway\r\nSouth Jordan, UT 84095\r\n(801) 999-2103\r\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/uwcnf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttp:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/uwcnf\u003c\/a\u003e\r\n\r\nUSDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.","brand":"US Forest Service R4","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44204262719644,"sku":"1685756","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0441\/7850\/5884\/files\/us-forest-service-r4-lone-peak-and-mount-timpanogos-wilderness-uinta-wasatch-cache-nf-2004-map-1685756-preview-0.jpg?v=1720546774","url":"https:\/\/store.avenza.com\/products\/lone-peak-and-mount-timpanogos-wildernesses-uinta-wasatch-cache-nf-2024-us-forest-service-r4-map","provider":"Avenza Maps","version":"1.0","type":"link"}