EMY'S MYSTERY HIKE

EMY LOVES TO HIKE

Wonderful warm Autumn day with Jesus!  We heard classical music on the trail from Log Haven. Today was free day in Millcreek canyon! And dogs enjoyed playing in the leaves. 

BURCH HOLLOW TRAILHEAD

EMY's MYSTERY MILLCREEK HIKE

DESCRIPTION: From the Burch Hollow trailhead, follow the pipeline trail west. This trail is great for hiking, jogging, walking dogs, and mountain biking. You'll enjoy walking through scrub oaks and see great canyon views. This makes a great evening hike, if you want to see city lights. Also, it is an easy snowshoe trail in the Winter.

MILLCREEK PIPELINE TRAIL

RATINGS: Newbies

KID FRIENDLY ~ Watch out for bikers!

MILEAGE: 1.6 miles to Church Fork junction. We hiked 2 miles each way.

HIKE TIME: 2 hours

RESTROOMS: No restrooms at trailhead. You'll find some at picnic areas.

DOGS love this trail on odd days! More mountain bikers will be on the trail on even days, because they are allowed to ride the upper canyon.

GEAR: Bring water! This trail can be hot in the afternoon.

FEE: Millcreek Canyon fee

DIRECTIONS: Enter Millcreek Canyon, 3800 South and Wasatch Blvd, SLC, UT

Promontory to Round Valley

This was an energetic ride with Jesus! We had a head wind biking to Round Valley. The return trip was a blast, riding 15mph to 25mph back.

PARK CITY MOUNTAIN BIKING

DESCRIPTION: At Promontory, ride the rail trail toward Park City. Be careful crossing the Kamas road. After riding the first paved section to the gate, turn right and bike up the road. You'll find a paved parkway trail on the right. Stay on this trail until you reach the ballpark. There are restrooms, pop machines, and picnic tables to take a break. Take Quinns Trail south up the hill. Turn left at the next road. Go straight (north) at the next junction. Turn left, biking west up the next hill to a parking area.

ROUND VALLEY

Across the parking lot, you'll find the Round Valley trails. Bike up the trail and do not take the side trails. Turn left on Cammy's trail. At the top you'll find a bench to sit on. Ride up the Seventy Seven trail and turn right on the Valderoad. You'll enjoy a roller coaster ride back to the ball park. 

RATINGS: Moderate 

RIDE TIME: 3 hours 

MILEAGE: 15 miles 

PARK: Union Pacific Rail Trail ~ Promontory Station 

DIRECTIONS: From SLC, take I-80 up Parleys Canyon, take US 40, then exit 2, hang a left, drive east, turn right on Promontory Ranch Road. Look for parking lot with a restroom on the left with the Union Pacific Rail Trail sign. DRIVE TIME: 35 minutes from SLC

EVER DREAM OF GOING
OUTDOORS WITH JESUS?

COLDWATER OVERLOOK

HIKING NATIONAL FOREST 

BY SNOWBASIN

OGDEN CANYON OVERLOOK

formerly known as COLDWATER OVERLOOK

MAPLES TRAILHEAD

SNOWBASIN PARKING LOT B

GPS: 41.218470, -111.863048

FOLLOW THE ROAD TOWARD THE RIDGE

We enjoyed a wonderful Autumn day with Jesus! We saw hawks soar in the sky, and cows on the trail.

AT THE RIDGE 

TAKE THE TRAIL TO THE LEFT

OGDEN CANYON OVERLOOK

RATINGS: MODERATE

ELEVATION GAIN: 1.010

MILEAGE: 5,2 MILES TOTAL

HIKE TIME: 3 hours

DOG FRIENDLY

RESTROOMS AT SNOWBASIN

SNOWBASIN

JESUS MAKE AUTUMNS GOLDEN

MARSHALL LAKE

FERH LAKE TRAILHEAD

Incredible hike with Jesus. Today we saw some of the first Autumn colors. At Bald Mountain pass there was a sprinle of snow. 

MIRROR LAKE HIGHWAY HIKE

On the trail, we hiked to four different lakes, walked on boardwalk, saw squirrels, and several even went fishing. We enjoyed lunch on the rocks overlooking the lake, had a Bible study and prayer. 

SHEPHERD LAKE

FEHR LAKE TRAIL

DESCRIPTION: There's a good trail to Shepherd Lake. We made the mistake of following the main trail down to Hoover Lake. Go around Shepherd lake to the south east shore, and follow deer trails down to Marshall Lake, closer to the mountain. 

GOING FISHING IS ALWAYS A HAPPY DAY

RATINGS: Moderate 

MILEAGE: 2 miles to Marshall Lake, and 

.1 miles to Hoover. 

HIKE TIME: Allow 3 hours or more. ELEVATION: 375' elevation loss to Marshall. You'll climb a hill on your return. If you are hiking to Hoover Lake, add 82' elevation loss too. 

NO RESTROOMS available! 

Bald Mountain trailhead has vault restrooms. 

DRIVE TIME: 1 1/2 hours from Salt Lake City TRAILHEAD: Fehr Lake Trailhead is 1.2 miles down the road from Bald Mountain Pass on the right. If you drive past Moosehorn Campground, you'll gone too far. 

FEE: Mirror Lake Recreation Fee. 

GEAR: Map, water, jacket, hat, sunscreen, camera, food, compass and whistle.

BLESSED DAY WITH JESUS

FISHING AT MARSHALL LAKE

CATCHING A FISH

DOG LAKE

God gave us a wonderful Labor Day hike. Cool air, sunny and a beautiful blue sky. We saw squirrels, birds and wildflowers. 

DOG LAKE

MILL D NORTH FORK 

DESCRIPTION: A beautiful forest trail, following a stream to the lake. Hike 1.9 miles to the trail junction, where you can go to either Dog or Desolation Lake. The last 1/2 mile is a steep climb, with 500' elevation gain. Why not enjoy a 1/4 mile walk around the lake. RATINGS: Moderate 

MILEAGE: 2.5 miles to the lake. 

HIKE TIME: Allow 2 1/2 hours 

ELEVATION GAIN: 1500' 

KIDS: Some kids were on the trail. Watch for mountain bikers. 

WATERSHED: No dogs allowed in Big Cottonwood! 

RESTROOMS near trail head. DIRECTIONS: Big Cottonwood Canyon begins at Wasatch Blvd. and Fort Union Blvd. in Salt Lake City, Utah. Drive 9 miles up the canyon to Mill D and park.

Union Pacific Rail Trail

Wonderful bike ride with Jesus! One biker shared some sliced watermelon. What a great idea! 

WANSHIP RAIL TRAIL PARKING

WANSHIP TO PROMONTORY 

DESCRIPTION: Wanship makes a great place to begin the Rail Trail. Riding through town, you'll see sheep and lamas. Leaving town, you'll cross wooden bridges, watch lazy cows, and see I-80. The first 6 miles is a gentle climb; then the trail levels out. There are shaded picnic tables to take breaks. Promontory has a restroom and is a great place for a break. The ride back to Wanship is exhilarating, unless you have a head wind.

ENJOY BIKING ON THE RAIL TRAIL

RATINGS: Moderate

MILEAGE: 17 miles loop 

ELEVATION GAIN: 640' RESTROOMS: At Wanship & Promontory. No water available. BIKE TIME: 3 hours, plus breaks. 

GEAR: Take extra water! Wear a helmet, take a jacket, bring bike tools, extra tube, and patch kit. Energy foods and fruits are a must. DIRECTIONS: From SLC, drive up I-80 eastbound, take Wanship exit, drive through town. Wanship Rail Trail parking is near the Spring Chicken Cafe, Hoytsville Road, and Old Lincoln Highway. 

PROMONTORY 

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