BIG BEACON

It's a joy to be in God's mountains! People were out enjoying the weather. It was a warm sunny day & a cool breeze. What a great Sunday hike. Muleears were in bloom. 

BIG BEACON ON MOUNT WIRE

Big Beacon ~ Mount Wire Hike 

Adventure in the foothills above Red Butte Garden, up a canyon near the University of Utah. See fantastic views of Salt Lake City and the Great Salt Lake. 

NO RESTROOMS 

MEET PLACE: Bonneville Shoreline connector trailhead. 

DIRECTIONS: Google Map: "Wakara Way & Colorow Drive, SLC, Utah" Near the U of U, follow signs to Red Butte Gardens, park near the intersection of Wakara Way & Colorow Dr. HIKE up to the Bonneville Shoreline trail & turn right heading south, after a hill, turn left up a road towards the mountains, once on the upper Shoreline trail turn right heading south, take the trail up to the summit, on the south side of Georges Hollow, you see a few water-bars on the way up, continue straight up the mountain & do not take the trails to the north, almost 1/2 way up there is a fork in the trail, turn left for the "Living Room" (you'll be heading down) or continue straight for the trail to the summit. 

MOUNT WIRE

RATINGS: INTERMEDIATE 

ELEVATION GAIN: 2140' 

HIKE TIME: 3 1/4 hours 

SHORTER HIKE: to the infamous "Living Room" (moderate) GEAR: Sun protection, hat, water, hiking poles, energy snacks, first aid, camera, & jacket.

GREAT VIEW OF SALT LAKE