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American Fork Canyon
Timpanogos Cave Trail
A steep paved climb through layers of geologic history to the entrance of the Timpanogos Cave system, with sweeping canyon and valley views.Approx. round trip3.0 milesApprox. elevation gain1,100 ftDifficultyStrenuousRating★ 4.8
THE FAMILY READ
What to expect
A steep paved climb through layers of geologic history to the entrance of the Timpanogos Cave system, with sweeping canyon and valley views.
KIDS' TRAIL EXPLORER
Turn this hike into a mission.
Bring a one-page activity sheet made specifically for Timpanogos Cave Trail. Kids can look for local nature clues, try three trail missions, learn a short trail story and draw their own map.
- A labeled rock layer
- A sharp switchback
- A bench with a canyon view