Friday, November 27, 2020 Y trail in Provo

 Hike to the Y

hikers: Mark and Lecia

distance: 2.22 miles round trip

elevation gain: 1,076 feet

We almost didn't do this hike because it was cold!  And also because it was getting later in the day and you know there is always a lot to do and even though we were in Provo did we want to take the time? And just looking at the Y from the gas station we were at, it looked like the Y was quite a bit higher than the trailhead and parking lot, so we were kind of unsure.   Well, we decided to do it, so we drove to the trailhead and put on our sweatshirts and it was really very pleasant and enjoyable and a good way to spend the afternoon.  Good choice.

It has been a few years since we last did it with our kids.  Today was just Mark and I, and all the other people on the trail because this is a well used trail.  You don't have to worry about getting off trail.  It's well marked and well used.

It is a bunch of switchbacks and you are going uphill the entire time.  It's steep.  

We stopped at every turn. To read the sign.  To take in the view.  To take a rest while we read the sign and took in the view.  OK, it really wasn't that bad, but some switches are longer than others and I was ready for a break.  And there are benches you can sit on if you want. 

We warmed up and because it is west facing it is a good hike for this kind of weather.  We made it to the bottom but we didn't stop there.

Almost there.

This is looking down on the Y from above it.  Is that snow, or is it whitewashed concrete?

You can keep going up the mountain for another couple of miles if you want a longer hike.  Our goal for today was the Y.   The view is worth it.

The trail was steep but it is only 1.1 miles.  

There are benches at many of the turns and picnic tables at the bottom of the Y.