Bear Canyon Trail #179
This 2.1 mile trail climbs steeply and consistently from Mutual Dell, through stands of large fir trees to the Timpooneke Road. It starts with switch backs running up a densely forested area, and then crosses several intermittent streams and springs. The trail continues to head south 1.4 miles to the junction with the Bear Canyon Spur trail #178. The trail then continues its climb another 0.2 miles to junction with the Timpooneke Road.
General Information
Directions:Access:
Beginning at the Information Station located on the American Fork side of SR-92, travel 5.8 miles to Mutual Dell. Turn right into Mutual Dell, and stay right into the upper parking lot; park in spots allocated for Bear Canyon Trail parking.
GPS Coordinates:
Beginning of trail: N 40° 26'52.35 W 111° 38' 41.34"
Junction with Bear Canyon Spur trail #178: N 40° 26' 8.16" W 111° 37' 5.13"
End of Trail (junction with Timpooneke-Chris Flat Trail #151): N 40° 26'2.66 W 111° 38' 59.35"
GPS COORDINATES TAKEN FROM REFERENCE MATERIAL AND ARE NOT GUARANTEED ACCURATE
General Notes:
Mid-Elevation Forested Environment
Trail open To: Hike, Horse, Mountain Bike, and Motorcycle Travel
Connecting Trails: Bear Canyon Spur #178
Trail Grade: Trail grades range from 15 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. Please park, ride, and use th trail with courtesy to the patrons of Mutual Dell in mind.
For more information about trail considerations, please go to http://www.treadlightly.org/ .