Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Tibble Fork Reservoir Trailhead


GRANITE FLAT CAMPGROUND
American Fork Canyon is a Winter wonderland.   Take the left fork, and drive 2 miles to Tibble Fork Reservoir, where you'll find a huge parking area and a gated road.   Outdoor adventures include, hiking, snowshoeing, fishing, cross country skiing and enjoying a snowmobile ride up several roads.




GRANITE FLAT CAMPGROUND
This is a great place to go on your first visit to Tibble Fork.  One mile up forest road #10, you'll find a groomed place for cross country skiing.  Snowshoers must walk on the sides, staying off the groomed portion of the trail.   No snowmobiles are allowed in the campground.

SILVER LAKE FLAT - FOREST ROAD #10
Snowmobiles, cross country skiers, hikers, and snowshoers can venture up the snow packed road 4 miles, to Silver Lake Flat.   This would make a great day adventure.

NORTH FORK CANYON - FOREST ROAD #85
Snowmobile, cross country ski, hike or snowshoe up the road.   This road connects with Midway and other backcountry roads.

TIBBLE FORK TRAIL #41 - MILL CANYON TRAIL #40
Backcountry adventurers, may enjoy this 3.8 mile loop.  The trail begins by crossing the Tibble Fork dam, and taking the trail #41 to the right.   At the first trail junction, take the left trail #40, down Mill Canyon to Tibble Fork Reservoir.  

FEE: $6 for 3 day pass; or use your National Recreation Pass on a rear view mirror hanger.
RESTROOM:  Available at the parking area.
DIRECTIONS:  From I-15 take exit 284, travel east on Timpanogos Highway to American Fork Canyon.

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