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3.1 miles
Distance
1,653 ft
Climb
-277 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
1,376 ft
Altitude change
9,498 ft
Altitude min
9,498 ft
Altitude start
10,873 ft
Altitude end
8.5%
Grade
-47.8%
Grade max
79.9%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
3,025 ft
Distance down
246 ft
Distance flat

Cascade Peak Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    South Fork Provo Canyon
    Sundance, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Hiking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #56631 in Hiking [+]
    • #20251 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #1,385 in Hiking · Utah [+]
    • #383 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T3 Demanding Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Wilderness Trail
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Cascade Mountain is a series of several peaks, with the tallest being one of the furthest. This trail starts out as a pretty clear trail, but gradually dissipates as you reach each peak. Eventually, you are just trying to follow the ridgeline.

Access Info

This trail can be reached via the Rock Canyon Dry Fork Trail from Squaw Peak Road, or via Big Spring or Shingle Mill Canyon from Provo Canyon South Fork.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Aug 6, 2023 @ 3:13pm
Aug 6, 2023
Very gnarly ridge. Made me nervous going next to the edge with just loose shale and broken trees. Didn’t have time for full summit. Just 3.7...
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cascade Peak located?
      Cascade Peak is located in South Fork Provo Canyon, Sundance, Utah, United States. It is part of the South Fork Provo Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.27981, -111.55647.
      ▼ How hard is Cascade Peak?
      Cascade Peak is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 8.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cascade Peak?
      Cascade Peak has 1,653 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 277 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 9,498 ft to 10,874 ft.
      ▼ Is Cascade Peak a point to point trail?
      Cascade Peak is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is wilderness trail.
      ▼ How long is Cascade Peak?
      Cascade Peak is 3.1 miles long. The trail type is wilderness trail.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cascade Peak?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cascade Peak. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to hike Cascade Peak?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike Cascade Peak are:
      • August (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Cascade Peak? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cascade Peak are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Cascade Peak?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 hours 17 minutes to hike Cascade Peak. The trail is 3.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cascade Peak?
      Cascade Peak is a moderately popular trail. There have been 38 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 59 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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