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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
    30 in Hiking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #119395 in Hiking [+]
    • #109485 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.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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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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        Directions to cascade-peak trailhead (40.279810, -111.556470)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Cascade Peak

        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.

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