Silver Glance Lake

Way up high in American Fork canyon is a small mountain lake called "Silver Glance." I had been reading a few blog posts about it and it sounded incredible. One Sunday afternoon Lindsay and I decided to go and find it. We drove up to Tibblefork Reservoir and then continued up the dusty road to Silver Flat Lake. Just after arriving at Silver Flat there is a trail head that leads up to Silver Creek Lake which is a beautiful (and quite big) mountain lake. The hike from Silver Flat to Silver Creek is easy but very beautiful. Once we arrive at the lake we stooped for a packed lunch to gain some energy. Then we started the unknown hike up to Silver Glance. We knew the general direction of the lake but there is no developed trial and you are on your own to find it. We were very lucky and within an hour or so we stumbled upon this small, hidden and beautiful mountain lake. It is surrounded by meadows, trees and waterfalls. To the north is the mountain White Baldy and to the south is an incredible view of Timpanogas Mountain. We chilled out next to the waterfalls for a good hour but decided to keep "trailblazing" all the way up to the saddle of White Baldy. The view from this ridge was absolutely incredible. You could see Red Pine Lake and Little Cottonwood Canyon to the North and almost the entire Lone Peak Wilderness to the West. (we have always wanted to hike in this area but since dogs are not allowed up Little Cottonwood we had to take this back door approach) We sat on this beautiful ridge and just took in the world class scenery. You don't have to go far to experience some of the most beautiful mountains in the world...it is right in Utah's backyard!