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The Y Trail

Provo · Wasatch Front Utah
The Y Trail
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2.4 miROUND TRIP
1074 ftELEV GAIN
ModerateDIFFICULTY
3/5KID RATING
All yearSEASON

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The Trail

Switchback up to the giant block Y over BYU. Steeper than it looks!

Pack Loadout (Moderate)

2 liters water, trail shoes, sun layer, snacks, small first-aid kit.

Getting There

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Make it a weekend: Hope Campground (Camping, 3 mi) · Provo River (Lower) (Fishing, 6 mi) · Vivian Park Pond (Fishing, 8 mi) · Whiting Campground (Camping, 9 mi)

More hikes nearby: Bridal Veil Falls (Hike, 7 mi) · Battle Creek Falls (Hike, 9 mi) · Stewart Falls (Hike, 10 mi) · Mount Timpanogos (Timpooneke) (Hike, 13 mi)

Quick Answers

How long is the The Y Trail hike?
2.4 miles round trip with 1074 feet of elevation gain.
How hard is The Y Trail?
Moderate. Kid rating: 3 out of 5.
When should I hike The Y Trail?
Best season: All year.
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