Beautiful Hiking Trails
Sundance is an ideal vacation location for any hiker
. Not only are there 10 miles of alpine trails for any level of hiker, but there is fantastic scenery and wildlife.
If the nature is all that a hiker would like to see, he or she can take a beautiful life ride up to the top of the trail in the morning. He or she can then enjoy a beautiful walk back down to Sundance.
Or a hiker can hike up to the top enjoy the view for a while, and then hike or ride the lift back down to the bottom. The hikes available at Sundance can be hiked alone, with a group of friends, or with a guide.
One of the trails that best defines Sundance is called Stewart Falls. This is one of the most popular and gorgeous hikes that Sundance offers.
The lift can take a group of hikers up to Ray's Summit and drop them off. The hikers will then hike through the mountainside forest and meadows located on the eastern slopes of Mount Timpanogos.
The trail ends at the peaceful Stewart Falls. This hike is considered to be about a two hour hike that is considered appropriate for beginner and intermediate hikers.
The trail itself is about 3.5 miles in and back out and its difficulty level is described as easy.
Stewart Falls fall over the edge in two tiers in an elegant and photogenic 200 foot tall awe inspiring sight. These falls are some of the most beautiful to be found in north Utah.
There is no need to worry about getting lost unless a group of hikers deliberately leaves the well marked trail. The downward slopes to the falls are very steep so children should be told not to run or they could hurt themselves.
However, Stewart Falls makes for a great family hike. The best time to take this hike is during the fall because the beautiful reds, oranges, and yellows will join the greens.
However, summer is also an ideal time to hike to Stewart Falls. For those that love to snowshoe, the trail is open to snowshoeing throughout the winter.
Another popular trail at Sundance is the Sunset Trail. This trail is ideal for horse riders and hikers alike.
This trail totals about three miles round trip and has fantastic, natural scenery. The elevation gain on this trail is about 1156 ft.
It generally takes most hikers about two hours to hike. The trail difficulty is considered to be moderate, but the trail is under high maintenance and is in very good condition.
This hike can be taken at almost any time of the year. However, this trail is also especially beautiful during the fall.
This area is known to be a popular grazing area for deer and moose. There is a lot of wildlife that can be seen along this trail.
Another very popular trail is the Great Western Trail which winds around the base of Mount Timpanogos and connects American Fork Canyon to Provo Canyon. The trail is describes as a narrow single-track with a few steep sections, but extremely beautiful scenery that makes the trail an excellent hike.
This trail is more difficult with a rating of advanced technical and an altitude gain of 1300 feet. However, once hiking, hikers can decide to not go the whole way because Timpooneke Road intersects the trail at three locations.
This trail totals about fifteen miles round trip. It passes through aspen groves, deep pine woods, and wildflower decorated meadows.
Only one mile into the hike, hikers will be met with a fantastic view of Julie Andrews meadow. This picturesque meadow looks like a snapshot out of the Sound of Music.
This trail is not usually clear until June for hiking, but it is definitely worth the wait. These hikes are sure to provide satisfaction and gratitude for the beautiful nature at the end of the day.
by: Terry Daniels
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