We decided to drive the Alpine scenic drive past Sundance and Mt Timpanogos today, looking for a good trail to hike and knowing that my sprained ankle would only be good for about 2 miles and 500-700 ft elevation gain. We settled on this trail up the canyon near Timpanooke campground. I took about 8 pictures of this same view from different elevations as we hiked the trail. Each time we came out of the trees, I was just struck by the beauty of the view! There was a very high waterfall coming down off the peak through the canyon below.
Here is a more clear view of the waterfall.
Thunderheads starting popping up at the end of the day, but we were already driving the scenic route back home and avoided the rain.
Looking toward Provo canyon near Cascade Springs headed toward Heber.
7 million gallons per day flow out of this artesian spring in the mountains. The water temp is 47 degrees year round. The water flow was lower than average when we visited, however, and some of the spring pools were low. A very unique ecosystem around these mini wetlands in a very arid region.
There were too many people walking around on the boardwalks here to find it a very restful spot. There were also only about 5 benches total in the whole area. We had hoped to relax and read by the springs, but decided to move on instead.
Deer Creek reservoir
Deer by the side of the road on our return trip over Empire Pass to Park City.
Seems like an adventurous
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