Buckley Mountain towers over South Provo and North Springville,
rising 5000 feet up from the valley floor. The North peak tops out
at 9502 feet with the South peak reaching 9153 feet. The mountain
was named after Newman Bulkley, who ran a gypsum mine near his home
on Hobble Creek until a better gypsum source was discovered in
southern Utah. Bulkley's name was pronounced "Buckley," so that
spelling was given to the mountain. The views from both peaks are
stunning, offering unobstructed views of Utah Valley and its
spectacular surrounding peaks.
The easiest way up Buckley Mountain is its East side from Squaw
Peak Road. In order to get there, however, you will need a high
clearance vehicle. Depending on the weather and the season, you may
also need 4-wheel drive as I did when placing this cache.