How long is Y Mountain (Provo)?

2.8 miles, out & back, with about 1,100 feet of elevation gain — roughly 1 hr 29 min at a steady pace.

How hard is Y Mountain (Provo)?

It's rated Hard. the steep climb to BYU’s giant Y

Where is Y Mountain (Provo)?

Y Mountain (Provo) is in Utah. the steep climb to BYU’s giant Y

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Y Mountain (Provo)

Utah

Distance2.8 mi

Est. time~1 hr 29 min

Elevation gain↗ 1,100 ft

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Y Mountain (Provo) is a hard 2.8-mile out & back hike in Utah with about 1,100 ft of elevation gain. the steep climb to BYU’s giant Y.

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