Leave no trace

Take only photos, leave only footprints

Follow these Leave No Trace principles to help protect the beauty of Mt. Timpanogos.

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Plan ahead & prepare

  • Before you hit the trail, make sure you're ready for the journey.
  • Check weather conditions
  • Carry the 10 essentials
  • Know the regulations for Timpanogos
Learn about the 10 essentials

Important Timp regulations

NO campfires year round
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Never pick wildflowersLearn more
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No drones in wildernessLearn more
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Pack out all of your trash

  • Including all food scraps including pits and peels.
  • Consider bringing an extra bag to carry any trash you may find along the trail.
  • Be prepared to bring your trash home with you in case trailhead trash cans are full or not available.
  • Deposit solid human waste in catholes dug 6-8 inches deep at least 200 feet from water, camp, and trails. Cover and disguise the cathole when finished.

Respect wildlife

  • You are in their home - be respectful!
  • You may encounter moose, deer, mountain goats, pika, big horn sheep, squirrels - disturb them as little as possible during your visit.
  • Watch from a distance. Do not follow or approach them.
  • Never feed animals. It is bad for their health and changes their natural behaviors.
  • Control your dogs at all times, or leave them at home.
Learn more about wildlife on Timp

Leave what you find

  • Leave rocks, plants, wildflowers, and other natural objects where you find them.
  • Never pick wildflowers.
  • Do not damage live trees or plants with things like nails or by carving into them.
Learn more about never picking wildflowers

Stick to trails and "overnight right"

  • Stay on to designated trails to stop erosion.
  • Never shortcut switchbacks.
  • Keep campsites small. Focus activity in areas where vegetation is absent.
  • Concentrate use on existing trails and campsites and clean up your area when you're done.

Be considerate of others

  • Silence your speakers - never play music out loud on any device
  • Use good trail etiquette - yield to uphill hikers
  • Take breaks and camp away from trails and others

Sources

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