Fountain Green, Utah
Top Spots in and near Fountain Green
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Provo, Utah
Hike to Buckley's Abandoned Mine
4.63 mi / 200 ft gainOnce you reach the mine it's gated but you can slide in. Follow the main tunnel a hundred or so feet back and climb the 75 foot ladder up to the second level. You can then make your way back out to the cliff face where there is another gate to the outside. That gate is a little trickier to squeez...Read more -
Provo, Utah
Hike Squaw Peak
4.57.1 mi / 2700 ft gainSquaw Peak Trail is a great hike if you live in Provo, since it is a quick getaway. But still definitely worth the trip if you don't. This 7.1 mile hike has beautiful views and does not long to do Usually it takes about three hours from start (Rock Canyon) to finish (the Peak) at a decent clip. T...Read more -
Provo, Utah
Snowshoe the Rock Canyon Trail
3 mi / 1630 ft gainThe Rock Canyon trail is a heavily trafficked path that brings people of all ages. In the winter the mountains are covered in snow and the path is well packed down due to the volume of people that are hiking. After about a mile of hiking, you will enter the more dense part of the canyon with lo...Read more -
Provo, Utah
Rock Climb in Rock Canyon
4.5Rock Canyon, unsurprisingly, has a ton of great, local rock climbing routes for those in the Provo area. The marked location is for the parking lot. Once you're parked, head into the canyon. You will start to see bolts and anchors—and, depending on when you go, climbers—a few minutes in. There a...Read more -
Provo, Utah
Buffalo Peak Trail
0.97 mi / 213 ft gainBuffalo Peak Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Provo, Utah.Read more -
Provo, Utah
Hike to Summit of Buffalo Peak
1 mi / 500 ft gainDrive up Provo Canyon and turn right on Squaw Peak Road. Follow the road til you reach the T in the road and head left on Road 027. Follow it 2.9 miles to the unmarked trail head. It is located next to a wooden fence on the right of the road and next to a sign about fire and wildlife safety. ...Read more -
Orem, Utah
Ice Climbing Pipe Dream
5.0With a couple weeks of cold temps this pipe fed ice flow comes in nicely. It is WI 3-4 depending on thickness. Grab a small grill, some friends and drinks and get in a few ice laps. Most of the routes can be set up for top roping.Park on the north side of the road roughly a mile from the mouth of...Read more -
Provo, Utah
Hike Big Springs Hollow Loop
4.05 mi / 600 ft gainArriving to Big Springs Hollow is relatively easy. Drive up Provo Canyon and turn right onto South Fork Rd at Vivian Park. As you pass Vivian Park, you'll continue for 3 miles on South Fork Rd until you reach Big Springs Park. Continue up to the Upper level parking and the trailhead will be in...Read more -
Provo, Utah
Bridal Veil Falls
4.80.47 mi / 285 ft gainHeading on Provo Canyon Rd the waterfall is just on the right hand side. You will see a sign that says "Bridal Veil" to turn in and park at the falls. At the falls you can hike up a bit to get closer to the waterfall but you will get sprayed quite a bit. Usually a few people there take photos at ...Read more -
Provo, Utah
Ice Climbing Provo Canyon
There are a number of good ice climbing areas in the canyon. Everything from short easy water ice on up to the most difficult mixed route in the state are available. The area surrounding Bridal Veil Falls usually sees the most traffic. There are too many great routes to names here. For more in de...Read more -
Provo, Utah
Upper Falls
2.70.54 mi / 423 ft gainComing from Provo, at about 2.5 miles make a right hand turn for Nunn's Park/ Bridal Veil. Go straight through the intersections and pass Bridal Veil Falls (on your right) and continue until you see a park on your right (Upper Falls Park). Park here and cross the bridge over the creek and then fo...Read more