Hiking Mount Timpanogos <photos>

About a week ago my friend and I hiked Mt. Timpanogos (elevation 11,749 ft). This was the third time I've hiked it, 2nd time on this trail and 2nd time to the saddle. It took us 9 1/2 hours including stops, 5 up, 4 1/2 down...it's about 16-18 miles round trip (different sources say different distances, I'm not sure which is right). I was very tired by the end of it, but it was well worth the hike. :) I didn't take Keva that would have been too much for her, she'll get to go next year when she's older. Here's my photos:

We started out at 7:30 am. You know, its really cold wearing a t-shirt and shorts that early in the mountains...unless you're a husky of course.
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Moose! This is zoomed in, but not that much, he was really close to the trail. :eek: We had to stand back and wait for him to leave before we went further.
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Aw there's the sun...it was warm once it came up over the mountains
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My friend Michele and her dog Cisco (she'd probably kill me if I posted the ones where you can actually see her )
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Three deer that were watching us (until the dogs noticed them that is)
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The boys taking a break
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"It's this way!"
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I really liked the lighting here
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Looking down to where we started
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Sorry, couldn't choose between these two
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Yay, we made it to the meadow!
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"I smell jerky"
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"Me too"
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Of course I shared!
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See the slight U-shape in the middle...that's the saddle, where we were headed
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The snow in the middle is the glacier, below that is Emerald Lake where we camped out last year. I may end up hiking back to the lake again this year too.
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Wildflowers along the trail to the saddle
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Getting closer
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The U-shape at the top is the saddle, almost there!
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Now that's a view! Actually I wish we had picked a different day, I think there had been a fire recently as it was hazy/smoky looking that day and the day before. Usually you can see the valley better.
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The trail continues from here to the summit (also known as the "shack" and triangulation station...it's a small metal building). I went on that trail the first time, we didn't go again because it's a very narrow trail and I didn't think it would be good to take dogs on it. You can see the building in this photo, its very tiny, its on the right side of the peak on the left.
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Nebo and I at the top (bad photo!)
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King of the mountain :D
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Looking below, the mountain on the right is the "G" mountain. The valley to the left of it is one I often hike in, there's a waterfall I've taken a few visiting PTers to.
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Nebo posing in the wildflowers
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Nebo the butterfly killer. I didn't see him do that and I didn't know I captured a photo until I looked at them tonight!
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Cisco being adorable
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My friend made me pose by this tree. For the record, no I did not spray paint that, I don't know who did...but I do love U2. :D
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Squirrel!
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That's all, I hope you enjoyed joining us on our hike. ;)

*Attached is a photo of Timp from the valley, with an arrow where I *think* the saddle is...I may be wrong

Beautiful pictures Amy! I'm tired just thinking of all that hiking! Looks like you all had a great time. :D

WOW! WOW! and WOW! again! That's one heck of a hike Amy...you (and Nebo) must be in great shape! I can't imagine doing that, but it sure looks like fun.
I'm glad you shared it with us, that way I can go hiking without ever leaving my chair:D

The pictures are absolutely stunning to say the least!

(((HUGS))) to two of my favorite huskies!

Gorgeous photos! You had beautiful weather for a day of hiking. Nebo & Cisco look very content, maybe Nebo appreciated a little break from MissKevious? what is the body of water you look down on from the top -- it looks like an awfully big lake- (don't have a map handy, is that the Great Salt Lake?)

Those are AWESOME photos. I'm very impressed that you can hike that. I do a 6 1/2 mile hike with Fenway and I'm ready to take a nap. :o :eek:

I love the west. It's so beautiful.

I think we Pet Talkers get the best of both worlds. We get to enjoy the beautiful scenery in the company of two handsome boys, and still stay warm and comfy in our chairs. :) Yeah, this is my favorite kind of hiking. I would like to go again soon (hint, hint).

Thanks everyone! No I'm not in great shape at all (but Nebo is, he'll go all day) I was just determined to get to the top...and well, once you're at the top there's only one way down...lots of walking. There was one older guy that passed us that was literally jogging all the way up, that would kill me. :o

Pat, the lake is Utah Lake. The Great Salt Lake is considerably larger, it's near Salt Lake City, this is the Utah Valley area. :)

I must get in shape. I must get in shape. I must get in shape.

Then I must go vist Amy and go hiking with her.

Awww, I really would love to do that someday. Hmm, I should actually check out some of our state parks around here and take the dogs hiking. I'm so lazy!

I loved the pictures, Amy. It's so beautiful there. Thanks for taking us along through your pictures.

Awsome pics!! thank you so much for sharing!! Breathtaking!!!

Those are beautiful, I am so jealous that you have all that right in your backyard.

oh my -
that makes me so jealous -
of the breathtaking beauty and JUST BEING ABLE TO WALK!!!
just looking at the pics is making my foot hurt!!!
you go
girl!!
great pics!! :D