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Pleasant Grove Ranger District

The majestic Mt. Timpanogos towers over the Pleasant Grove Ranger District and beckons hikers from all over the State to its summit.  In fact, the district is a popular destination due to its diversity of year-round recreation. The American Fork Canyon-Alpine Loop drive and recreation sites are a particular favorite, offering fishing, family camping, arduous cycling, snowmobiling, ATVing (or off-roading), and rock-climbing.  The district is also home to a herd of Rocky Mountain Sheep and maintaining a healthy ecosystem for this species and many others is a priority.

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Buckley Draw Fire Area, Trail, Trailhead Parking Area/Lot Closures

General Information

Pleasant Grove Ranger District
390 North 100 East
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
(801) 785-3563
Mon-Fri: Closed 

Passes and information are available Tuesdays, Friday - Sunday at the American Fork and Aspen Grove Information Stations. 

Timpanogos Cave National Monument Visitor Center (801) 756-5238

The visitor center is located in American Fork Canyon on Hwy 92 just 10 miles east of interstate 15 and 17.2 miles from U.S. 189. Approximately 40 miles from Salt Lake City.

Passes & Permits

  • The Pleasant Grove Ranger District does not issue firewood or Christmas Tree cutting permits.

  • The Timpooneke trailhead permit system has been in place since July 7, 2023. Tickets are required on Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays (July 4, July 24, and Labor Day) from midnight 12:00am-12:00pm. >>Learn more about Timpooneke Trailhead Timed Tickets.  

    The permit system is needed to address overcrowding at this popular trailhead and along State Route 92.  The Forest Service is working with Utah Department of Transportation, Utah Highway Patrol, and Utah County to monitor the permit, which will allow for managed parking, continued access to recreation opportunities, and provide safer access for emergency responders. The following options will be available for visitors: 78 parking stalls – reservable online 30 days in advance 18 parking stalls – reservable online 48 hours in advance. Parking permits are in effect for 24 hours and reservations can be made 24/7 at recreation.gov.

    Passes

  • >>Learn more about which pass may be right for you.
  • Self-service pay stations are also available throughout the canyon, online passes are the preferred. Be sure to have your pass on display while parked at any recreation sites. We honor all Interagency Passes (America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands) and Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest passes. 

  • Passes and information are available at two Forest Service Information Stations as you enter either side of national forest system lands along State Route 92/Timpanogos Hwy/Alpine Scenic Loop. 

    We appreciate your support!

Recreation Sites

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Grove Creek Trail #048
Biking Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
The Grove Creek trail departs from the urban front in Pleasant Grove city, and quickly climbs a steep and rugged canyon to the west face of Mount Timpanogos. The trail climbs up a narrow and exposed…

Holman Trail #039
Horse Riding and Camping Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) Biking Hiking
The trail departs from the east side of the road heading west. The trail climbs in a southwesterly direction for 2.6 miles to the junction with Holman Ridge-Cabin Flat #172. From the junction, the…

Hope Campground
Site Open
Hiking Biking Picnicking
This campground is located in maple, scrub oak, and some fir. Road is paved from Provo Canyon. Grills and picnic tables are a couple of the improved amenities that are available at this campground. …

Horse Flat Trail #250
Horse Riding and Camping Hiking Biking
The Horse Flat trail leave the summit trail and heads through stands of aspens for 0.3 miles to the junction with the Snow Gauging trail #189. From there, the trail heads up hill to a series of…

Horse Transfer Station Trailhead

Site Open
Hiking Horse Riding and Camping Outdoor Science and Learning
Equestrian trailhead in American Fork Canyon nestled in the foothills that give rise to the Wasatch Range and the Lone Peak Wilderness. This trailhead is located along FR 010 between Tibble Fork…

Jacobs Ladder Trail #187
Horse Riding and Camping Hiking
Jacobs Ladder is 3.8 miles and is an extremely steep, long, and rugged trail that accesses the Lone Peak Cirque and summit of Lone Peak 

Lame Horse Trail #055
Biking Horse Riding and Camping Hiking Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)
The Lame Horse trail is an easy, out and back 2.4-mile trail that connects the Summit trail head to the Aspen Grove area. It travels through large stands of aspen trees and ferns. The trail parallels…

Little Baldy Trail #033
Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
Little Baldy is 6 miles in length and a continuation of the Great Western Trail along the front of Mount Timpanogos. The trail starts at the junction of Dry Canyon #049 and Little Baldy #033. The…

Little Mill Campground
Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning
Little Mill Campground is located in American Fork Canyon and is situated next to the American Fork River. Popular activities include hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing. This campground is 1-1/2…

Last updated August 29, 2025

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