OverviewRobert's Horn is one of the most-viewed peaks in the Wasatch although it does not get climbed nearly as often as Timpanogos. It is still more popular than other obscurities in this area, like East Peak. This peak looms over the Aspen Grove trail to Emerald Lake, and is clearly visible from the parking lot (while Timpanogos is not).
It is a slightly shorter climb than Timpanogos, entailing just over 4,000 vertical feet of elevation gain, in around 5 miles of hiking each way. A good trail exists to Emerald Lake, but from that point you will find sections of faint trail, loose rock, and class 2 boulder hopping to the summit.
Getting ThereMost people will want to start this climb from the Aspen Grove trailhead in the North Fork of Provo Canyon. Climbs might be possible from the north side of Robert's Horn, but I am not familiar with them.
To climb from the Timpooneke Trailhead, follow directions on the Timpanogos route page for that trailhead to Emerald Lake.
For the Aspen Grove trailhead:
From I-15, take the Orem 800 North exit (ext 272) heading east toward the Wasatch Mountains. Follow 800 north until its junction with Highway 189, where it forks either left or right. Go left into Provo Canyon (toward Sundance ski resort, and Heber). Follow Highway 189 approximately 7 miles past Vivian Park and several other parks. After going through a short tunnel, take your first left onto Highway 92. Follow Highway 92 past Sundance Ski resort (on your left) and through the BYU Aspen Grove facility (~6 miles). You will reach a fee booth for American Fork Canyon/Alpine Loop. Pay the fee and park in the next parking lot on the left (immediately after the fee booth). The fee as of summer 2008 was $6 (up from $3 previously). An annual pass is available if you are interested.
Park on the right side of the lot as you pull in, and find the trail heading straight right, past a small cabin in the woods. From here it is difficult to lose the main trail.
See the Southeast ridge route page for more detailed information on the main route for this peak.
Red TapeA $6 entrance fee is required to access this portion of the Alpine Loop. This area is part of the Mount Timpanogos Wilderness Area, so standard Wilderness regulations apply (no motorized travel, etc).CampingThere is camping available higher along the Alpine Loop and in American Fork Canyon. There is also camping available in the south fork of Provo Canyon (near Vivian Park). I am not familiar with any camping available between Provo Canyon and the trailhead, but there may be some dispersed camping opportunities higher along the Alpine Loop.
ContributorsSpecial thanks to mountaingazelle, marauders and Bob Sihler for uploading photos to a page otherwise devoid of them. Images
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