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| Bonneville Shoreline Tr. to Bridal Veil Falls, UT | |
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Bonneville Shoreline Tr. to Bridal Veil Falls, UT
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| Hiking | 12.54 Miles |
1,309 AEG |
| | Hiking | 12.54 Miles | 2 Hrs 35 Mns | | 4.98 mph |
| 1,309 ft AEG | 4 Mns Break | | | |
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| no partners | | My wife and I were up in Provo celebrating some proud parents moments/successes of our kids: one law school graduate (who also celebrated a bday) and another who became a first-time homeowner with her husband and our 3 grandsons. In between moves, graduation exercises, and bday partying, I managed to get out for a morning trail run up Provo Canyon.
Located a nice trailhead parking area with restroom, above the Orem cemetery. From there, a lot of trails depart, though most were closed due to restoration efforts stemming from a fire that came through the area last fall. However, the Bonneville Shoreline trail was open.
After a surprising gain of 400 feet of elevation in the first mile, the trail leveled out and rounded the corner up Provo Canyon. From there, beautiful views of snow-capped Mt. Timpanogos to the north and expansive views of a Provo and the valley to the southwest opened up.
I have been up Provo Canyon many times, but not from this higher vantage point. Loved it!
While I originally had no specific destination in mind, I figured out that the trail eventually made its way over to Bridal Veil Falls. And though that would mean a little more mileage than I had planned for, I couldn’t pass up the experience.
After 4 miles of relatively level travel through views of the recovering burn area, the trail descended steeply to the canyon road below. From there, I crossed over and headed down to the foot of the falls and then crossed the Provo River and ascended the trail on the opposite side to the base of the tallest cascade.
Views were great—especially with the sun just creating over the mountains—and I had the place to myself.
I was really hoping to find a drinking fountain to replenish my fluids, but it wasn’t to be. 12.5 miles is a long run without any water, so the return trip was a little “dry.” But I managed fine, and the weather was fantastic.
I would definitely do this one again as a nice alternative to the (also recommended) Provo Canyon trail below. |
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