![Mad Scientist and dog at the Pine Hollow trailhead in 1999, ready to start an ad... Mad Scientist and dog at the Pine Hollow trailhead in 1999, ready to start an ad...](http://cdn1.utahmountainbiking.com/trails/images/pics-trails/b-tibbl1.jpg)
Pine Hollow also the uppermost trailhead for winter riding. The winter gates are located just uphill from the Pine Hollow trailhead. So this is the spot to park if you're headed to the summit on your fat bike.
![Mike enjoys the early-morning sunshine in 2014. For winter riding in the Alpine ... Mike enjoys the early-morning sunshine in 2014. For winter riding in the Alpine ...](http://cdn1.utahmountainbiking.com/goodies/images/pics-fatbike/FatBike-Mike-AlpineLoopSummit.jpg)
![Matt attacks Pine Hollow in 1999 -- temporarily standing up on his exhausted leg... Matt attacks Pine Hollow in 1999 -- temporarily standing up on his exhausted leg...](http://cdn1.utahmountainbiking.com/trails/images/pics-trails/b-tibbl2.jpg)
If you don't like stiff climbing on a narrow trail, you can always ride up the road to the "T" and head into the Timpooneke campground. Because the Timpanooke trailhead is often completely full on weekends, many riders park at Pine Hollow and ride up the road to the Salamander Flat trail 150 .
![Bring your fossil book. In the limestone, you'll find organisms from the era whe... Bring your fossil book. In the limestone, you'll find organisms from the era whe...](http://cdn1.utahmountainbiking.com/trails/images/pics-trails/BearCanyon03.jpg)
![Here are various gastropod shells (similar to clams and snails). The brown lace-... Here are various gastropod shells (similar to clams and snails). The brown lace-...](http://cdn1.utahmountainbiking.com/trails/images/pics-trails/BearCanyon04.jpg)
![Looking up the trail. The next root challenge awaits in the upper mid-photo. Not... Looking up the trail. The next root challenge awaits in the upper mid-photo. Not...](http://cdn1.utahmountainbiking.com/trails/images/pics-trails/BearCanyon05.jpg)
If you're heading for the Ridge trail or Tibble Fork , Deer Creek South Fork , or Mill Canyon , continue uphill on Pine Hollow.
![The Pine Hollow and Salamander Flat trails meet in a small meadow. The Pine Hollow and Salamander Flat trails meet in a small meadow.](http://cdn1.utahmountainbiking.com/trails/images/pics-trails/AF-PineHollow01.jpg)
![Got leg? Bruce grunts up through a rooty section on upper Pine Hollow. Got leg? Bruce grunts up through a rooty section on upper Pine Hollow.](http://cdn1.utahmountainbiking.com/trails/images/pics-trails/AF-PineHollow04.jpg)
The grunt slope lasts about 2/10ths of a mile. During that time, you'll gain 200 vertical feet.
![Enjoying the cruise through aspen forest after the grunt climb is finished. Enjoying the cruise through aspen forest after the grunt climb is finished.](http://cdn1.utahmountainbiking.com/trails/images/pics-trails/AF-PineHollow07.jpg)
![Coming to Ridge 157. Where now? Coming to Ridge 157. Where now?](http://cdn1.utahmountainbiking.com/trails/images/pics-trails/AF-PineHollow08.jpg)
If you go further south toward the summit trailhead, you'll hit some very steep and rough trail. It's likely you'll do some push-a-bike, but whatever.
Or you can stay on Ridge 157 all the way to Pole Line Pass, then drop down the gravel North Fork road and connect back to Pine Hollow with 4.5 miles of pavement.
![Lots of great options from the top of Pine Hollow! Lots of great options from the top of Pine Hollow!](http://cdn1.utahmountainbiking.com/trails/images/pics-trails/AF-Connector03.jpg)
![Showy Goldeneye or arnica, a member of the daisy family, laden with pollen after... Showy Goldeneye or arnica, a member of the daisy family, laden with pollen after...](http://cdn1.utahmountainbiking.com/trails/images/pics-trails/b-tibbl4.jpg)
Tibble Fork
Deer Creek South Fork
Bear Canyon
Mill Canyon
Mud Springs
Ridge 157
AF Canyon Overlook
Steep trail. As an uphill it's best reserved for strong legs and lungs. As a downhill, it's a fairly direct plunge back to the trailhead, with some narrow areas on steep sideslope -- in the oak brush -- that make passing difficult.
Great place to start when other trailheads are overflowing with cars.
![Pine Hollow. Not the easiest trail youve ever done. Pine Hollow. Not the easiest trail youve ever done.](http://cdn1.utahmountainbiking.com/trails/images/pics-trails/AF-PineHollow02.jpg)
![Map of American Fork Canyon Map of American Fork Canyon](http://cdn1.utahmountainbiking.com/trails/maps/AF-Tibble-LRes.jpg)
From I-15, take the Alpine-Highland exit just south of Point-of-the-Mountain. Go east towards the mountains on UT-92 and continue up American Fork Canyon. There's a $6 fee per car (as of 2018). About 6 miles up the canyon, turn left at the North Fork junction and drive 2 miles to Tibble Fork Reservoir. (While riding the loop, you'll ride up the South Fork from this same junction.) Or park at the junction and end your ride with a 2-mile road cruise from the reservoir.
Single-page riding guide
GPS track files and route (right-click and "Save as..."):
GPX Pine Hollow to Tibble Fork ride
American Fork Canyon multi-track area file
Area multi-trail topo map for printing: View map
Lodging, camping, shops: Links to north Utah County resources