Pine Hollow TH to Summit TH +
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Hike from Pine Hollow Trail Head in American Fork Canyon to Summit Trail Head. If conditions permit, (we're talking mud/snow), we may continue to Primrose Overlook, but I am pessimistic about conditions favoring that extension. This is a moderately-difficult hike that we will travel at a moderate pace (not slow, not fast). If we continue to Primrose Overlook, that would add some distance and a steep section and might bump this up a difficulty level. Views are Swiss/Austrian-like, but trail above Salamander Flat needs a couple of days to dry out. I anticipate good conditions through Summit TH by Sunday. Bring water, sunscreen/hat, perhaps something to eat.
Three hour window I've provided is Pine Hollow TH to Summit TH and back. In the event that we do Primrose, that would add a couple of hours.
Location: Pine Hollow Trail Head, American Fork Canyon. Google Maps
Distance to Summit TH: 6.9 miles (total distance out and back)
Distance to Primrose Overlook: 13 miles (total distance out and back)
Elevation Gain to Summit TH: 1300 ft
Elevation Gain to Primrose Overlook: 2015 ft (total from Pine Hollow)
Fee Area: Yes (Forest Service charges a fee but America the Beautiful passes are honored)
Dogs Allowed: Yes