South Fork of Little Deer Creek Trail #252
The South Fork of Little Deer Creek#242 is an enjoyable 3.5-mile trail that travels from the Summit TH to the ridge trail. This trail links several loop routes that can be used to visit different areas around Pleasant Grove Ranger District. The trail moves through aspens, firs, and open meadows, with views of Mount Timpanogos along the way. A reroute in the vicinity of the Cascade Springs road was recently performed to aid the sustainability of the trail, and users should follow the new route as the old route is now closed.
Specific Trail Information
Trail Number
Trail Type
General Information
Mid-Elevation Forested Environment
Connecting Trails: Ridge #157, Tibble Fork #041
Trail Grade: Trail grades range from 5 to 25 percent
Trail Considerations: Trail users should be aware of the high level of use that this trail receives, and should expect to see each type of user group on any given day. There are a number of blind-turns along the trail, so riders should keep to a reasonable speed to prevent both injuries and resource damage. This trail is subject to a wet trail closure order during the spring and early summer. These closures help to protect and sustain trails during wet periods. The trail will be signed as closed to all uses except hiking when these closures are in effect. This trail crosses both the Alpine Loop and Cascade Springs roads. Caution should be used while on, or adjacent to, any road.
For information about trail considerations, please go to http://www.treadlightly.org/.
Getting There
Directions
Access:
Beginning at the Information Station located on the American Fork side of SR-92, travel 10.7 miles to the Summit trail head parking area.
GPS Coordinates:
Beginning of trail (Summit TH): N 40° 25’50.01 W 111° 36' 51.45"
Junction with Cascade Springs road: N 40° 25' 49.82" W 111° 36' 43.98"
End of Trail (4 way junction with Ridge trail #157; Tibble Fork # 041): N 40° 27’32.98” W 111° 36' 52.09"
GPS COORDINATES TAKEN FROM REFERENCE MATERIAL AND ARE NOT GUARANTEED ACCURATE
