Went up Aspen Grove and down Timpanooke with a group of friends. We left around 1:00 or 2:00 am, as I recall, submitted just as the sun came up, had a nice sunrise breakfast at the summit, and came back down around 1:00 or 2:00 pm.
awilk7 - Aug 1, 2011 5:51 pm Date Climbed: Aug 2, 2008
Timpooneke Up, Aspen Grove Down
Went up Timpooneke and then down Aspen Grove. It was crowded, but not terribly so. We saw moose and mountain goat (which were knocking rocks off the ridge they were traversing near the saddle down onto the trail below, watch out!). Summit view was as good as advertised.
I would highly recommend this route if the elevation gain and distance seems daunting. The Timpooneke trail is slightly longer but starts from a higher elevation trailhead, so the ascent is just a touch easier. Then by descending via Aspen Grove, you get to see all of the fantastic views that route has to offer while on the (easier) way down.
jritt - Jul 21, 2011 3:43 pm Date Climbed: Aug 29, 2008
Timp
Hiked up via Aspen Grove in 1999 and glissaded down the snowfield to Emerald Lake. Hiked up via Timpooneke in 2001 and 2008. In '08 we saw three mountain goats near the trail, not far from the summit. Beautiful scenery all the way up (both routes), and amazing views as soon as you hit the saddle.
We climbed and summitted. We had a really good time. As for current conditions, ice axes and crampons would be highly recommended. Clothes to put on to glissade down are mandatory. From the first meadow to the saddle - Timpanooke and Aspen Groove are COMPLETELY under snow - COMPLETELY. From the Saddle to the Hut - all clear. A front side approach would be easier than the back side right now. If you want the normal leisurely walk up the back side, wait until mid to late August.
We climbed and summitted. We had a really good time. As for current conditions, ice axes and crampons would be highly recommended. Clothes to put on to glissade down are mandatory. From the first meadow to the saddle - Timpanooke and Aspen Groove are COMPLETELY under snow - COMPLETELY. From the Saddle to the Hut - all clear. A front side approach would be easier than the back side right now. If you want the normal leisurely walk up the back side, wait until mid to late August.
Took the weekend off from county highpointing and hit Timp. Left Aspen Grove trailhead around 3:30 am in order to make the top by sunrise. Sunrise, mountain goats, avoiding heat and crowds made the early start worthwhile.
yadahzoemtn - Jun 20, 2011 10:05 pm Date Climbed: Sep 1, 2006
Loop
09/01/06 Up one way down the other with Kim, Neo and Samatha
yadahzoemtn - Jun 10, 2011 10:33 pm Date Climbed: May 20, 2006
Conditioning for Rainier
05/20/06 Kim and I joined the WMC to do this one in order to carry some heavy packs in an effort to condition for Mt. Rainier. Great time. And the beginning of many more trips with the WMC
06/21/06 Via Timponeeke. Kim and I and our dogs made it too! (or is that four)
05/31/14 True mountaineering, negotiation of a cornice, got main summit, walked the ridge south, back to main summit, over Bomber and down. One of the best days of my life.
Haben Sie schon einmal wissen, dass Sie mein Held bist
Und alles, was ich sein möchte?
Ich kann höher als ein Adler fliegen
Für Sie sind der Wind unter meinen Flügeln
07/25/15:
07/14/17: Brent and Michael
06/02/18: MIchael
09/28/18: Brent and Michael
08/02/19
07/17/20: Michael
10/19/20: Michael
07/07/21: Michael and Brent
10/01/21: Michael
You can't even tell you're gaining elevation. Easy, beautiful route. Numerous mountain goats. Numerous goofballs using their cell phones on the summit.
Liked timponeeke side better--seems to be a moderate climb. Climbed it twice: once in 2000, another in 2008. First large mountain I hiked--but both times I was in horrible shape. Still made it.
runbyu1 - Nov 8, 2010 3:04 pm Date Climbed: Aug 7, 2010
Better than I remember
I hadn't been up in a few years...since I started running peaks regularly. I was well impressed by the views etc. that I guess I had undervalued in the past. Man this mountain is runnable! Made it from the saddle to the summit in 12:31 and back from Summit to saddle in 6:36. Entire descent under an hour (cruising to the outhouse and then bombing the rest of the way). My first run up was at age 10...this was summit #6 I believe.
Mooner - Oct 29, 2010 3:40 am Date Climbed: Sep 18, 2010
Climbed Many Times
1x in 2008,
4x in 2009,
2x in 2010,
2/12/11 via Everst Ridge
00/00/00- via timpanookee with Ben, Eli and Nat. Camped on the first shelf
6/08/13 via Timpanookee with my dog Nebo. 3 hr 5 mins up, 2 hours down
06/14/14 via Timpanookee and down the glacier with Natasha and Nebo
07/30/17 via a ridge by the Grudge, Traverse to summit
ZeeJay - Oct 13, 2010 1:31 pm Date Climbed: Oct 12, 2010
Nice hike
10/12/2010 Started at the Aspen Grove TH. First climbed East Peak (10791), then went over to Roberts Horn, then on to Timp, then to South Timp (11722), back over Timp and back to TH. Perfect fall day.
8/2/1999 From Timpooneke with lesdubois.
aldocious - Oct 12, 2010 2:44 pm Date Climbed: Sep 27, 2010
Gotta love Timp
My wife called my BS when she asked if it was too hard for her to hike. I said yes, so I had to go up again. Awesome hike again
aldocious - Oct 12, 2010 2:42 pm Date Climbed: Sep 18, 2010
First Peak!!!
This was my first peak and it was AWESOME! What a beautiful hike. Full of scenery, wildlife and fresh air.
jdw10 - Oct 11, 2010 10:17 pm Date Climbed: Oct 11, 2010
Great day on the summit!
Great summit on a beautiful mountain. Cole's (7 years old) second 11,000' summit. He did great making it to the summit and struggled coming down. Time to make an investment in a good pair of hiking boots for Cole. :) Good friend Rob Seitz joined us and did great.
EJBean - Oct 10, 2010 2:32 am Date Climbed: Sep 19, 2009
Great mountain
I've been all over the mountain, and to the shack 4 times - 2005 w/ Nate, 2007 w/ Jay and Chris, 2009 w/ Doug and 2009 again with local scouts.
Garfimi - Oct 5, 2010 3:29 pm Date Climbed: Dec 3, 2010
Aspen Grove
Started from Aspen Grove and was welcomed by a gorgeous sunrise. The weather was perfect. The billy goats were everywhere at the upper meadows. One of the best hikes in the state. Beautiful place.
jkcook - Aug 3, 2011 3:22 pm
sunrise summitWent up Aspen Grove and down Timpanooke with a group of friends. We left around 1:00 or 2:00 am, as I recall, submitted just as the sun came up, had a nice sunrise breakfast at the summit, and came back down around 1:00 or 2:00 pm.
awilk7 - Aug 1, 2011 5:51 pm Date Climbed: Aug 2, 2008
Timpooneke Up, Aspen Grove DownWent up Timpooneke and then down Aspen Grove. It was crowded, but not terribly so. We saw moose and mountain goat (which were knocking rocks off the ridge they were traversing near the saddle down onto the trail below, watch out!). Summit view was as good as advertised.
I would highly recommend this route if the elevation gain and distance seems daunting. The Timpooneke trail is slightly longer but starts from a higher elevation trailhead, so the ascent is just a touch easier. Then by descending via Aspen Grove, you get to see all of the fantastic views that route has to offer while on the (easier) way down.
jritt - Jul 21, 2011 3:43 pm Date Climbed: Aug 29, 2008
TimpHiked up via Aspen Grove in 1999 and glissaded down the snowfield to Emerald Lake. Hiked up via Timpooneke in 2001 and 2008. In '08 we saw three mountain goats near the trail, not far from the summit. Beautiful scenery all the way up (both routes), and amazing views as soon as you hit the saddle.
klimbien - Jul 20, 2011 1:42 pm Date Climbed: Jul 16, 2011
TIMP July 20th, 2011We climbed and summitted. We had a really good time. As for current conditions, ice axes and crampons would be highly recommended. Clothes to put on to glissade down are mandatory. From the first meadow to the saddle - Timpanooke and Aspen Groove are COMPLETELY under snow - COMPLETELY. From the Saddle to the Hut - all clear. A front side approach would be easier than the back side right now. If you want the normal leisurely walk up the back side, wait until mid to late August.
klimbien - Jul 20, 2011 1:42 pm Date Climbed: Jul 16, 2011
TIMP July 20th, 2011We climbed and summitted. We had a really good time. As for current conditions, ice axes and crampons would be highly recommended. Clothes to put on to glissade down are mandatory. From the first meadow to the saddle - Timpanooke and Aspen Groove are COMPLETELY under snow - COMPLETELY. From the Saddle to the Hut - all clear. A front side approach would be easier than the back side right now. If you want the normal leisurely walk up the back side, wait until mid to late August.
jkendal2 - Jul 19, 2011 11:09 pm Date Climbed: Jul 14, 2006
TimpoonekeIve climbed Timp many times.
voxnihili - Jul 5, 2011 12:51 pm Date Climbed: Jul 18, 2010
Amazing SunriseTook the weekend off from county highpointing and hit Timp. Left Aspen Grove trailhead around 3:30 am in order to make the top by sunrise. Sunrise, mountain goats, avoiding heat and crowds made the early start worthwhile.
yadahzoemtn - Jun 20, 2011 10:05 pm Date Climbed: Sep 1, 2006
Loop09/01/06 Up one way down the other with Kim, Neo and Samatha
yadahzoemtn - Jun 10, 2011 10:33 pm Date Climbed: May 20, 2006
Conditioning for Rainier05/20/06 Kim and I joined the WMC to do this one in order to carry some heavy packs in an effort to condition for Mt. Rainier. Great time. And the beginning of many more trips with the WMC
06/21/06 Via Timponeeke. Kim and I and our dogs made it too! (or is that four)
05/31/14 True mountaineering, negotiation of a cornice, got main summit, walked the ridge south, back to main summit, over Bomber and down. One of the best days of my life.
Haben Sie schon einmal wissen, dass Sie mein Held bist
Und alles, was ich sein möchte?
Ich kann höher als ein Adler fliegen
Für Sie sind der Wind unter meinen Flügeln
07/25/15:
07/14/17: Brent and Michael
06/02/18: MIchael
09/28/18: Brent and Michael
08/02/19
07/17/20: Michael
10/19/20: Michael
07/07/21: Michael and Brent
10/01/21: Michael
americanswiss - Feb 25, 2011 1:55 am
TimpanogosSeven summits. Most trashed wilderness area I have been to. Avoid crowds by doing winter ascents.
Vagabond Manifesto - Nov 28, 2010 4:51 pm Date Climbed: Oct 3, 2010
TimpoonekeYou can't even tell you're gaining elevation. Easy, beautiful route. Numerous mountain goats. Numerous goofballs using their cell phones on the summit.
superlizdee - Nov 11, 2010 11:41 pm
quick upLiked timponeeke side better--seems to be a moderate climb. Climbed it twice: once in 2000, another in 2008. First large mountain I hiked--but both times I was in horrible shape. Still made it.
runbyu1 - Nov 8, 2010 3:04 pm Date Climbed: Aug 7, 2010
Better than I rememberI hadn't been up in a few years...since I started running peaks regularly. I was well impressed by the views etc. that I guess I had undervalued in the past. Man this mountain is runnable! Made it from the saddle to the summit in 12:31 and back from Summit to saddle in 6:36. Entire descent under an hour (cruising to the outhouse and then bombing the rest of the way). My first run up was at age 10...this was summit #6 I believe.
Mooner - Oct 29, 2010 3:40 am Date Climbed: Sep 18, 2010
Climbed Many Times1x in 2008,
4x in 2009,
2x in 2010,
2/12/11 via Everst Ridge
00/00/00- via timpanookee with Ben, Eli and Nat. Camped on the first shelf
6/08/13 via Timpanookee with my dog Nebo. 3 hr 5 mins up, 2 hours down
06/14/14 via Timpanookee and down the glacier with Natasha and Nebo
07/30/17 via a ridge by the Grudge, Traverse to summit
ZeeJay - Oct 13, 2010 1:31 pm Date Climbed: Oct 12, 2010
Nice hike10/12/2010 Started at the Aspen Grove TH. First climbed East Peak (10791), then went over to Roberts Horn, then on to Timp, then to South Timp (11722), back over Timp and back to TH. Perfect fall day.
8/2/1999 From Timpooneke with lesdubois.
aldocious - Oct 12, 2010 2:44 pm Date Climbed: Sep 27, 2010
Gotta love TimpMy wife called my BS when she asked if it was too hard for her to hike. I said yes, so I had to go up again. Awesome hike again
aldocious - Oct 12, 2010 2:42 pm Date Climbed: Sep 18, 2010
First Peak!!!This was my first peak and it was AWESOME! What a beautiful hike. Full of scenery, wildlife and fresh air.
jdw10 - Oct 11, 2010 10:17 pm Date Climbed: Oct 11, 2010
Great day on the summit!Great summit on a beautiful mountain. Cole's (7 years old) second 11,000' summit. He did great making it to the summit and struggled coming down. Time to make an investment in a good pair of hiking boots for Cole. :) Good friend Rob Seitz joined us and did great.
EJBean - Oct 10, 2010 2:32 am Date Climbed: Sep 19, 2009
Great mountainI've been all over the mountain, and to the shack 4 times - 2005 w/ Nate, 2007 w/ Jay and Chris, 2009 w/ Doug and 2009 again with local scouts.
Garfimi - Oct 5, 2010 3:29 pm Date Climbed: Dec 3, 2010
Aspen GroveStarted from Aspen Grove and was welcomed by a gorgeous sunrise. The weather was perfect. The billy goats were everywhere at the upper meadows. One of the best hikes in the state. Beautiful place.