NORTH FORK SNOWSHOE ~ MIRROR LAKE HIGHWAY

What a grand adventure, snowshoeing by the Mirror Lake Highway. Jesus blessed us with a partly cloudy, warm day.

NORTH FORK TRAILHEAD

This trail is open to snowshoers and cross country skiers. Please do not destroy this trail, walking with boots only.

COUNTER CLOCKWISE LOOP

DESCRIPTION ~ From Kamas, take SR 150 east. Turn right at North Fork and turn right into the small ski parking lot. There is an out house in the snowmobile parking area, down the road. If you enjoy being away from crowds, want clean air, and enjoy a packed snowshoe trail, this is a great loop. The elevation gain is gradual. It's wonderful, hiking through a forest of Yellow Pines. 

WONDERFUL ESCAPE

DOGS ~ are allowed on this trail.  Make sure you bring a clean up bag.

FEE ~ Mirror Lake Recreation Pass or use National Rec Pass. 

RATINGS ~ Moderate 

HIKE TIME ~ 2 1/2 hours 

MILEAGE ~ 3 1/2 miles 

GEAR ~ Make sure you dress in layers. Be prepared for icy winds. Bring a day pack, water, energy snacks, winter boots, snowshoes, one pole, camera, wear wool socks, gloves, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, and wick dry base layers. etc. 

GOD CREATED BEAUTIFUL WINTER

NORTH FORK LOOP

GREAT DAY WITH GOD

WASATCH MOUNTAIN STATE PARK SNOWSHOE

What a refreshing day, with Jesus in the mountains. This park is a great place to try snowshoeing. You can rent the snowshoes at the park and head out on the trail.

WASATCH MOUNTAIN STATE PARK

SNOWSHOEING 

Description ~ A network of packed snowshoe trails are located on the hill beside the golf course. Trails outside of the golf course are free. 

SNOWSHOEING IS FUN

Snowshoe Rentals are available at the Wasatch Mountain State Park visitor center.

State Park Fee: 

Trail head is across the road from the visitor center parking lot. 

Trail maps are available at the visitor center. Drive time: 1 hour from SLC.

TRAIL JUNCTION

Gear: daypack, water, sunscreen, sunglasses, dress in layers, hat, gloves, snowshoes, poles, insulated boots, wool socks, energy snacks, and camera.

GOD BLESSED US WITH A SUNNY DAY

ENJOY HIKING DOWNHILL

EAT OUT AT A BBQ

Wasatch Mtn State Park

It was refreshing, breathing clean air up in Midway. A great place to cross country ski without all the crowds. Beautiful mountain scenery with Jesus. Ever dream of escaping the smog layer? Want to enjoy a great workout? Want peace and quiet? 

WASATCH MOUNTAIN STATE PARK

CROSSCOUNTRY SKIING 

Description: The Wasatch Mountain State Park golf course, becomes a Winter playground, offering 2 loops of groomed ski trails. This is a great place to learn how to crosscountry ski 

SKIING ON THE GOLF COURSE

Ski, Snowshoe, Fat Tire Rentals available at the Visitor Center.

State Park Fee: 

Day Pass for skiing. 

Easy loop ~ 6K. 

Ski time on the 6K is 2 hours if you stop and take pictures. 

Moderate loop ~ 4K. 

Restrooms available at Visitor Center 

Drive time from SLC is 1 hour. 

SNOWSHOEING FOR NEWBIES

Those who never dare to leave their living rooms, will never enjoy the great adventures with Jesus! 

BIG COTTONWOOD SNOWSHOE

 

We parked at Mill D South Fork, and hiked up to the Jordan Pines Campground. And over the ridge to the Spruces Campground and back. Fir trees were covered with snow. Children were screaming with joy, racing down the sledding hill. What a joy it is to play in the mountains. 

WINTER WONDERLAND

Today's lesson included, making your own trail, climbing hills, & descending hills. We hiked through the winter campsites, and saw a snow cave that somebody slept in.