Tibble Fork Trail #041

This trail begins with a steep climb up a series of switch backs, featuring excellent views of Tibble Fork reservoir, Mount Timpanogos, and the Lone Peak Wilderness area. The trail then continues to climb steadily for 1.7 miles to the junction with the Mud Springs trail #173.  The trail crosses through several beautiful meadows, which may be particularly wet and muddy in the spring and early summer.  The trail climbs from the Mud Springs junction for another 1.3 miles to the 4 way junction with the Ridge trail #157, and the South Fork of Little Deer Creek #252.

General Information

Access:  
Beginning at the Information Station located on the American Fork side of SR-92, travel 4.7 miles to the Junction with SR-144.  Turn left on SR-144, take it 2.4 miles, and park in the gravel areas along SR-144 just prior to reaching the Tibble Fork reservoir parking area.  Walk up the dam access road to the trail head.

GPS Coordinates:
Beginning of trail:  N 40° 28’51.99   W 111° 38' 43.86"
Junction with Mud Springs trail #173: N 40° 28' 9.71"   W 111° 37' 35.79"
End of Trail (4 way junction with Ridge trail #157; SFLDC #252): N 40° 27’32.98”   W 111° 36' 52.09"
 

GPS COORDINATES TAKEN FROM REFERENCE MATERIAL AND ARE NOT GUARANTEED ACCURATE

Mid-Elevation Forested Environment

Trail Open To:   Hike, Horse, Mountain Bike, and Motorcycle Travel

Connecting Trails:   Mud Springs #173, Ridge #157

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.  This trail is subject to a wet trail closure order during the spring and early summer.  These closures help to protect and sustain the trail during wet periods.  The trail will be signed as closed to all uses except hiking when these closures are in effect.

For information about trail considerations, please go to http://www.treadlightly.org/