LIVING ROOM

It was a wonderful hike, beautiful day, and a great day to be Outdoors with Jesus!
We hiked up to the LIVING ROOM from the Bonneville Shoreline trail, by the entrance to Red Butte Gardens.   The trail wasn't crowded at all; because most of the U of U students were at the football game. 

The Living Room has stone chairs and benches to sit on 

• This is a moderate 1.3 mile hike up to the overlook. 
• Kids love this hike.
• Friendly dogs are welcome.  
• Total hike time is 2 1/2 hours.
• Park at Wakara Way and Colorow Road, SLC, UT

 

Adam's Canyon

God blessed us with excellent hiking weather, and beautiful fall colors.

Adam's Canyon is a FUN PLACE for hikers!   Prepare yourself for a great obsticle course.  You'll walk on sand, over bridges, through streams, scramble on rocks, climb over and under trees, walk on a ledge, see wildlife, discover secret trails, and see a beautiful waterfall.   And in Autumn you discover a forest of vivid colors.   This is not a hike for the faint at heart; but an adventure in the Layton area.   The hike takes about 3 hours and is great exercise!

Lake Solitude ~ Twin Lakes loop

We enjoyed a day with wonderful friends around Brighton, Utah. Our moderate hike began at Silver Lake.  At the trail junction, we took the Lake Solitude Trail, hiking 1.4 miles to Lake Solitude.  After taking  break, we hiked up the road to the pass, and went down the hill to Twin Lakes Reservoir.   We enjoyed seeing the golden aspens.   Several hikers went fishing; while the rest of us enjoyed lunch.  God blessed us with a great day in the mountains.
Mileage: 4 3/4 mile loop
Elevation Gain: 998'
Hike Time: Allow 3 hours
Restrooms available at Silver Lake
Watershed: No dogs, no swimming, and no wading allowed.

Smith and Moorehouse

Our day started at Einstien Bagels for coffee and a bagel. We carpooled up to the mountains.   We drove up beautiful Parley's canyon, US 40, and through Brown's canyon. 
We stopped briefly at the country store in Oakley. 
Then we went up the Weber Canyon road to Dave's cabin, enjoying great autumn views and Psalm 121.
Several in our group went fishing at the reservoir.

We hiked up trail 001 several. This trail will take you to the Mirror Lake Highway. 
Jesus blessed us with wonderful fall colors, clean air, great friends and lifetime memories.  Have your ever dreamed of going outdoors with Jesus?

 

Doughnut Falls

Doughnut Falls hike is great for the entire family.   All ages of hikers will have a great time.   God blessed us with a great day for this adventure.





RATINGS: NEWBIES
MILEAGE: 3/4 mile to falls
ELEVATION GAIN: 420'
HIKE TIME: 1 hour
RESTROOM: At the trailhead.
PARKING is limited at trailhead; please carpool.
WATERSHED: No washing, no wading, and no dogs allowed in the canyon.
DIRECTIONS:  Drive up Big Cottonwood Canyon 9 miles to Mill D South Fork, turn right and stay on the road till you reach the trailhead.
GEAR: Water, camera, energy snacks, and jacket.

White Pine Lake

White Pine is at the lowest level in years.   God gave us a great hike!  







RATINGS: Intermediate
MILEAGE: 4.5 miles
ELEVATION GAIN: 2380'
HIKE TIME: 2 3/4 hours up,  2 1/4 hours down
GEAR:  Plenty of water, sack lunch, camera, energy snacks, jacket, and hiking pole.
DIRECTIONS:  Drive up Little Cottonwood Canyon to the White Pine trailhead.
RESTROOM: At the trailhead
WATERSHED:  No swimming and no dogs allowed.

Dog Lake

Evening walks are cooler and less crowded.  

God blessed us with a wild dog hike.

 

DOG LAKE from MILLCREEK CANYON

RATINGS: Moderate
MILEAGE: 2.5 miles to Dog Lake
DOGS: Odd days are allowed off leash
Even days, mountain bikers allowed on the trail
HIKE TIME: Allow 3 hours
DIRECTIONS: Drive to the top of Millcreek Canyon and park.
Trails are on the south side of parking areas.   Lower parking lot
has the longer trail; while the upper has the short cut.

WALL LAKE

TRIAL LAKE

God gives us friends so we don't have to share our adventures alone.   Come out and join us sometime.

WALL LAKE

TRIAL LAKE to WALL LAKE HIKE
DESCRIPTION:   From the fishing parking lot, walk across the dam to the cabins, where you'll find the dirt trail.
RATINGS: NEWBIES
MILEAGE: 1.25 miles to Wall Lake
ELEVATION GAIN 240'
KID FRIENDLY
DOGS need to be on leashes.




WALL LAKE

HIKE AROUND WALL LAKE
DESCRIPTION:  This is a scenic tour, climbing up hills, going over boulders, and walking on logs.  Going around the lake is difficult for kids and small dogs.
RATINGS: MODERATE/INTERMEDIATE
MILEAGE: 1.6 miles
DIRECTIONS TO TRIAL LAKE:  From Kamas, Utah take SR 150, the Mirror Lake Highway.  Make sure you buy a recreation pass or have a National Recreation Pass on a mirror hanger.   Drive about 25 miles, look for Trial Lake at the Crystal Lakes turn off.   Park in the fishermen parking.   (Another way to Wall Lake is from the Crystal Lakes trail head.)
GEAR:  Always take a jacket, food, water, map, compass, and bug spray.

DESOLATION LAKE

MILL D NORTH FORK to DESOLATION LAKE  

DESCRIPTION:  Mill D North Fork is a great hiking trail, going through a forest of firs, and walking by a bubbling stream. 
RATINGS: INTERMEDIATE
MILEAGE: 3.7 miles to the lake.
ELEVATION GAIN: 1900'
HIKE TIME: 2 1/2 hours up and 1 1/2 hours return.
RESTROOM: Available on the south side of the road, near the trail head.
WATERSHED:  No dogs, and no swimming in Big Cottonwood Canyon.
DIRECTIONS:  Drive 8.8 miles up Big Cottonwood Canyon, from Wasatch Blvd, and Fort Union Blvd. (7200 South)   Park on the north side of the road.

Alta Wildflower Hike

Today we enjoyed hiking from Alta up to Cecret Lake.  The wildflowers were great!  God made some awesome mountains.  We saw humming birds, chipmonks and other ground critters.




ALBION MEADOWS TRAIL
DESCRIPTION:  Drive up Little Cottonwood Canyon to Alta to the booth, find a parking place down the hill, by the Alta Ticket Office where you'll find the trailhead.   Follow the signs up to Cecret Lake.   On the trail you'll enjoy reading nature signs, "SKE-COLOGY" and you'll find some comfortable benches at scenic overlooks.



RATING: Moderate                          
MILEAGE: 2.3 miles to Cecret Lake
WATERSHED: No swimming, or wading in lakes or streams.  No dogs!
RESTROOMS: Available at the parking lot, and on the trail near Sunset Campground.
ELEVATION GAIN: 1,300'

Bald Mountain

God blessed us with a beautiful partly cloudy day on Bald Mountain.  We enjoyed lunch and a reading from Psalm 95 on the mountain.  If you enjoy taking pictures, this hike is a must!!!




DESCRIPTION:  Bald Mountain hike is a must for those who love the Mirror Lake Highway.  This is a rocky climb, with exposure, where you can overlook Mirror Lake below.
RATINGS: MODERATE
RESTROOM: At the trailhead parking lot.
MILEAGE: 2 miles to the summit
ELEVATION GAIN: 1250'
HIKE TIME: 1 hour 15 minutes up; and 55 minutes down.
KIDS must be supervised at all time, because of steep exposure.
FEE:  Mirror Lake Recreation fee is $6 or you can use your National Recreation Pass on a mirror hanger.
GEAR: Water, jacket, bug spray, food, hiking pole, hat, and camera.
DIRECTIONS:  From Kamas, Utah; take SR 150, 29 miles to Bald Mountain pass, and turn left into the picnic area/trailhead parking.

GOOD NEWS JAIL RIDE

We enjoyed a wonderful bicycle ride in Park City.  
This is a fund raiser for the Good News Jail and Prision Ministry to raise support for the chaplain.
We started at the Shepherd of the Lutheran Church, rode on paved and gravel parkway trails.    We broke up into three different levels of riders.   The advance group went 12 miles.

After the ride we enjoyed a great barbeque, fellowship and prizes.   All riders received a blue t shirt, water and a granola bar.  




If you missed this bike ride, join us next year for the GOOD NEWS BICYCLE RIDE.

Lake Mary

Lake Mary is the most popular family hiking trail in the Wasatch Mountains.   Cool breeze felt like an air conditioner. 






RATINGS: Newbies
KID FRIENDLY
NO DOGS allowed in Big Cottonwood Canyon
WATERSHED: No swimming, no wading allowed in the Cottonwood Canyons. 
MILEAGE: 1 mile to the alpine lake.
GEAR: Water, hat, bug spray, sunscreen, hiking pole, and energy snacks.
PACK OUT all garbage and do not feed the animals.
DIRECTIONS:  Drive to the top of Big Cottonwood Canyon to the large ski lot.  The trail begins at the large ski sign, up a gravel pathway.

Smith - Morehouse Adventure

We celebrated the fourth of July by praying for our nation at Dave's cabin.  Then we enjoyed a hike from the marina to the Smith -Morehouse trail 001.   Afterwards our fishermen enjoyed catching trout in the beautiful reservoir.  Today was a wonderful vacation away from the hot desert valley.
BOAT LAUNCH to 001 TRAILHEAD HIKE

DECRIPTION:  Park your vehicle at the boat ramp and walk south, down the road to the campground, where you'll take the closed road to the trailhead.

RATINGS: Newbie

MILEAGE: 1.9 miles each way

ELEVATION GAIN: 90'

RESTROOMS available at launch area and 001 trailhead.

SUNDANCE HIKE

SUNDANCE

Sundance hike to Stewart Falls is one of the best hikes in Utah.   It felt great getting soaked with ice cold water walking under the falls.  God blessed us with an enjoyable day with great fellowship.

SUNDANCE STEWART FALLS LOOP

DESCRIPTION:  Take a chair lift ride up Sundance and see scenic views.  Make sure you get off the lift at the first place, and not ride the lift to the summit.  Follow the trail signs to Stewart Falls.   There are a few steep hills, make sure you bring a hiking pole.  There was a crowd of one hundred people hiking the Aspen Grove trail to Stewart Falls, and about a dozen hiking on the Sundance trail.  After enjoying the falls, take the trail down the hill back to Sundance.  Don't take the Aspen Grove trail up the hill.

MILEAGE: 2.5 miles round trip

HIKE TIME: 4 hours
RATINGS: Moderate, kids love this hike, but need to be watched at all times.
CHAIR LIFT PRICE (1 ride) $11 adults, and $8 seniors.
GEAR: Wear shoes and clothing you can get wet. Also, bring a hiking pole, to give you support going down hills and walking across streams.
DIRECTIONS FROM SLC: 1 1/4 hours drive time due to road construction.
Take I-15 Southbound to Orem,
Take exit 272 (800 North) is closed, follow the detour,
Turn left and drive on 800 North toward Provo Canyon,
After driving through the tunnel, turn left on SR92 Alpine Loop,
Drive up the canyon road and look for the Sundance sign, and turn left in parking lot.

Twin Lakes Reservoir

2002 TWIN LAKES RESERVOIR HIKE

God blessed us with a great day in the mountains.   It was sunny, and the wind blowing over the lake was like an air conditioner.   Twin Lakes Reservoir has been a favorite hike over the years.






DESCRIPTION:  Silver Lake has a lot of water this year and great for fishing.   We walked around the boardwalk toward the mountains.  At the trail junction, take the Twin Lake Trail up the hill.   Enjoy great views hiking up the lake and see wildlife
RATINGS: NEWBIES
KID FRIENDLY
NO DOGS: Big Cottonwood Canyon is a watershed area.
MILEAGE: 1 mile to the alpine lake.
RESTROOMS: At Silver Lake Visitor Center
GEAR: Hat, sunscreen, water, energy snacks, camera, and hiking pole.

MOUNTAIN BIKE MYSTERY TOUR

God blessed us with a cool, sunny day. 

On this Mystery Tour, we saw Zebra, cows and birds. 

DESCRIPTION:  Our ride included the Union Pacific Rail Trail, Park City Parkway, Silver Glance, some city streets, and return on the Rail Trail to Park City.

RATINGS: Moderate

RIDE TIME: 2 hours

MILEAGE: 15 miles

GEAR: Helmet, pump, flat repair tools, water, sunscreen, energy snacks, and first aid.

City Creek Canyon Bicycle Ride

When Salt Lake becomes a scorcher, City Creek Canyon offers afternoon shade, by a beautiful creek.  This is a great place to be with Jesus.  And a fun ride down the hill.

CITY CREEK CANYON ROAD

• ODD days the road is gated in the Summer from Memorial Day to the last even day in September, for bicycle riders, joggers, and pedestrians.
• EVEN days the gate is open for folks to drive up the canyon for picnics.   

DESCRIPTION: A great endurance bicycle ride, up a paved canyon road.
RATINGS:  MODERATE
MILEAGE: 5.5 miles up paved road to gate.
ELEVATION GAIN: 1,375'
RESTROOMS and drinking fountains are available in the canyon.
DOGS: Are allowed below the water treatment plant, if they are on leashes and you clean up. Beware of poison ivy and snakes in the canyon.
DIRECTIONS: Drive up B Street to 11th Avenue, continue on Bonneville Blvd. (one way).
Parking is limited by the entrance gate.  Pull off parking is available 6am to 10pm.
PICNIC INFO: 

Mueller Park to Big Rock

MUELLER PARK

BIG ROCK

God gave us a great hike on Memorial Day, full of adventure, great views, and wonderful friends!

DESCRIPTION:  Mueller Park is a great trail for hiking with your family, walking your dog, or mountain biking.   This trail is similar to the Dog Lake trail, in Millcreek Canyon.   There are two benches at the overlook.   Climbing Big Rock can be technical, with sheer drop exposure.

RATINGS: Moderate

MILEAGE: 3.5 miles each way to Big Rock overlook.

ELEVATION GAIN: 968'

HIKE TIME: Allow 3 1/2 hours

DOG OWNERS need to clean up.

DIRECTIONS from SLC:  Take I-15 exit 315, 2600 South, drive up the hill and the road curves left becoming Orchard Drive (north),  turn right on 1800 South and drive straight to the mountains.  Park outside Mueller Park at Maple Ridge Drive and Mueller Park Road.   The trail begins across a wooden bridge and is free.  The picnic area there is a $5 walk-in fee or $8 per vehicle up the paved road.

GEAR: Water, sack lunch, sunprotection, hat, energy snacks, jacket, and first aid.

Union Pacific Rail Trail

A wonderful ride on the Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail.  We saw cows, horses, a fox, a cat, song birds, and lamas, as we rode by farm land.   God blessed us with a solar eclipse this evening at 7:29pm.  Some of us ate out at Park City after the ride, and viewed the partial solar eclipse.

WANSHIP to COALVILLE LOOP
DESCRIPTION: This is a great endurance ride for mountain bikers.
RATINGS: Moderate on dirt and gravel doubletrack.
MILEAGE: 15 miles round trip
RIDE TIME: 1 hour to Coalville, 1 hour 20 minutes return.
DIRECTIONS:  From SLC,  take I-80 east,  take the Wanship exit, turn left and travel through town, until you see a parking lot with a restroom.
GEAR: We highly recommend thorn liners to protect you from gettting a flat.  Water, sunscreen, helmet, pump, water, sunglasses, camera, energy snacks, and flat repair tools.

Waterfall Canyon

A great day hiking with Jesus and good friends!

DESCRIPTION: Go up to the Bonneville Shoreline trail, turn left, this will take you around the scenic way. We stopped at a spring, then hiked up to an overlook. Then we entered into Waterfall Canyon. A hiking pole will help you through some of the rocky areas. You'll enjoy hiking by a stream.
RATINGS: MODERATE
MILEAGE: 2 miles up the long way, 1.4 miles down the short trail.
ELEVATION GAIN: 900'
KIDS love this hike, but must be supervised.

DOGS are allowed on leashes.  Owners must clean up.
HIKE TIME: Allow 4 hours to enjoy the hike and falls.
RESTROOMS: flush restrooms at the trailhead when the door is unlocked.
DIRECTIONS: Take Harrison Blvd in Ogden, drive up 30th Street, and find your way over to 29th Street. At the foothills you'll find the trailhead parking.
GEAR: Don't leave garbage at the falls...pack it out! Bring plenty of water, energy snacks, sack lunch, hiking pole, sunscreen, jacket, first aid, and camera.

LIVING ROOM

The Weber Pathways, Thursday evening group joined us on this foothill adventure.   The Living Room is an overlook above the University of Utah.  There are stone chairs and even a stone sofa to sit on.   And great views of the Salt Lake Valley.

DESCRIPTION:  Trail begins near the stop sign, at Wakara Way and Colorow Drive.  Once you reach the Bonneville Shoreline trail, turn right and head south.   Turn left and take a trail up.  Take the main trail on the south side of the gully, Georges Hollow.  Don't take any side trails.   On top of Georges Hollow turn left, and take the trail up to the living room.

RATINGS: MODERATE
MILEAGE: 1.3 miles each way
HIKE TIME:  Allow 2 to 3 hours.
ELEVATION: 950' gain
KIDS & DOGS enjoy this trail.
NO RESTROOMS available
DIRECTIONS: From Foothill Blvd, near the U of U, follow signs to Red Butte Gardens. Drive up Wakara Way and turn right on Colorow Dr and park.

Legacy Parkway



RED BARN FARM

God gave us a great Spring day to ride on the Legacy Parkway.  New this year, the trail has been extended 1/2 mile to the Red Barn Farm and connects with city streets.   Also at the Farmington/Lagoon Front Runner Station, is a large shopping center.





Center Street to Red Barn Farm loop
RATINGS: Moderate ride on pavement
RIDE TIME:  On mountain bikes, allow 2 to 3 hours.
MILEAGE: 12 miles each way.
RESTROOM:  Portable outhouse at Center Street trailhead, and at 2.5 mile marker is a park with restrooms.   Otherwise, visit a nearby gas station on Redwood Road.
GEAR: Water, sunscreen, jacket, flat repair kit, pump, helmet, gloves, camera, and energy snacks.
DIRECTIONS: From Center Street and Redwood Road in North Salt Lake, drive west.  Turn right on Foxboro, and make a left into the trailhead parking.

Coyote Buttes North

After applying for the lottery for three years, we won a permit to go see the WAVE.   We prayed for three months, for good weather and God blessed us with a warm sunny day in March.   The Wave is incredible evidence of a world-wide flood.   Under water waves, and mud whipped in the wind after the flood receded.

THE WAVE

HIKE TIME:  We spent 8 hours playing in the desert.

GEAR:  Sports drinks, camera, jacket, lunch, water, salty food, sun protection, hat, maps, GPS, and a permit.

PERMITS:  Each month there is a lottery for four months in advance.   Only 10 persons per day will be given a permit from the lottery.   If you can't get a lottery permit, you may try for a Walk-In permit.   Show up at the Paria BLM visitor center the day before you want the permit; and they will have an early morning drawing for permits.

DIRECTIONS:  Because this is a protected area, you'll have to get this info from the BLM office.  

Antelope Island ~ explore de Isle

ANTELOPE ISLAND

A beautiful Spring day with Jesus!   Some of the group rode the causeway; while other began at the visitor center.  
There were a lot of folks on the Island, because of the Bison Run marathon.  We saw bison too!





ISLAND LOOP from the Visitor Center

DESCRIPTION: Ride down the hill to the beach area, and climb up to Buffalo Point. Lock your bicycle up and hike up to the top.   Enjoy a lunch break.  Ride down to the causeway and stop at the Memorial.  Then return to the visitor center.
MILEAGE: 7 mile loop, or 21 miles if you ride the causeway.
GEAR:  If you are riding a mountain bike, we recommend thorn liners and slime tubes. There are goat head thorns in the desert.   Bring water, sack lunch, sunglasses, bicycle lock, pump, bicycle tools, extra tube, sunglasses, sunscreen, wind breaker, and a hat for hiking.
RESTROOMS: Are available on the Island.
TIME: Allow 3 hours
DIRECTIONS: From I-15 take the Antelope Island exit in Syracuse, and drive west to the Great Salt Lake.
STATE PARK FEE: $9 per vehicle, or $3 per bicycle entering Island.

Doughnut Falls Spring Snowshoe

The winds were howling in the Salt Lake Valley; but God blessed us with a wind-free, partially sunny day in the mountains.   Today we found a snow fort on the trail.

RATINGS: Moderate

NO DOGS:  Big Cottonwood is a protected watershed area.

RESTROOMS:  They locked the restroom by the Big Cottonwood road.

GEAR:  The snow is soft, and wearing your snowshoes are a must.  Bring poles, water, energy snacks, sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, snowboots, and dress in layers.

DIRECTIONS: Drive up Big Cottonwood Canyon to Mill D South Fork and find a place to park.  Follow the cabin road up to the Doughnut Falls trailhead.

Millcreek Canyon Road

MILLCREEK CANYON

God blessed us with a beautiful warm, blue sky day.   The shade was cool, but when you where in the sunlight, it was warm enough to peel off your jacket and gloves.






DESCRIPTION:  Drive up Millcreek Canyon to the gated road, where cross country skiers, snowshoers, and hikers enjoy.   We hiked up to the 2 mile marker and back.
MILEAGE: 4 miles
RESTROOMS:  Available at trailhead, and Elbow Fork trailhead.
RATINGS: Newbies
DOGS: Must be on leash even/odd days on the road.
Dog owners need to clean up after their pets.
FEE: $3 per vehicle leaving the canyon

Bridge Loop

Even if it is snowing, you can still have fun in the mountains with Jesus!    Instead of going all the way to Doughnut Falls, we took a shorter hike.





DESCRIPTION:  From Mill D South Fork, hike up the road toward the Doughnut Falls.   At the trailhead, is a locked restroom.   We hiked up the Cardiff Mine road, until the Doughnut Falls trail crosses a bridge and joins the road.    This is our turn-a-round.
We took the steep path down, through the woods.
RATINGS:  Newbies
MILEAGE:  2.4 miles
ELEVATION GAIN: 460'
HIKE TIME:  2 hours
RESTROOM:  Mill D South Fork
DIRECTIONS:  Drive up Big Cottonwood Canyon,  Fort Union Blvd & Wasatch Blvd. in Salt Lake City, Utah.   Park at Mill D South Fork.

Snowshoe in the Campgrounds

God blessed us with a another great day in the mountains.   We heard birds in the fir trees, saw a snowman, and even climbed a steep hill.  














DESCRIPTION:  From Mill D South Fork, we hiked the sledding area, Jordan Pines, and the Spruces Campground
MILEAGE: 2.7 miles
RATINGS: Moderate
HIKE TIME: 2 1/2 hours
RESTROOMS: Available at parking area, and Winter camping areas.
GEAR: Snowshoes, poles, sunglasses, hat, gloves, water, dress in layers, energy snacks, etc.
DIRECTIONS:  Drive up Big Cottonwood Canyon to Mill D South Fork.

CLUB INFO

BELLS CANYON 2002

OUTDOORS WITH JESUS began the Summer of 1986 as an informal, free hiking and mountain biking club based in Northern Utah.    The club is open to both single and married adults.   And believers and non-believers are welcome to attend.  

OWJ HIKING NEWS
If you want to find out about our upcoming activities, and exciting community events, you need to join our free email newsletter.  

• Each person needs to join for themselves.  
• Don't forward our email, just have your friends join for themselves.
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• Send us an email, subject line:  "Subscription" and in your email we need your first/last name,  town/city where you live, and your outdoor interests if any.   If you like to hike, snowshoe, camp, mountain bike, or just want to receive community announcements.    This helps us plan activities in your community; and protects our email account from spammers.
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KNOW OF A GREAT TRAIL?
Please let us know about great hiking, and mountain bike trail in your area.
We have explored Salt Lake, Ogden, Park City, Heber, Kamas, Oakley, Grantsville, and scenic places in Utah.


OUR FOCUS
"It's all about Jesus!
"...in humility consider others as more important than yourselves. Philippians 2:3 HCB


CLUB CODE

• Obey laws!
• Come in love!
• It's about Jesus!
• And have a spiritual attitude!

http://daypackandthecross.blogspot.com/2011/04/club-conduct.html


 FREE MEMBERSHIP
Open to single and married adults able to participate in outdoor activities. Your children and teens may attend our easier activities if you assume full responsibility and supervise them. Subscribers are not members. Even though membership is free, to be an active member in 2012, you must sign a release/waiver and participate in a 2012 activity.  
Even though the membership may be free, you'll have to pay all park fees, carpooling, camping, and bring your own water, food and gear.


RATINGS

• NEWBIES ~ Great for kids, beginners and slow hikers.
• MODERATE ~ More challenging activities at your own pace.
• INTERMEDIATE ~ Faster, longer, steeper at your own pace.
• DIFFICULT ~ For diehards!
• TECHNICAL ~ Mountain biking on rocky, challenging trails.

http://daypackandthecross.blogspot.com/2008/04/ratings.html


GEAR
We're not an outfitter.  Each person attending must plan, pack and bring the necessary water, food, first aid, and gear for each event.
http://daypackandthecross.blogspot.com/2008/05/fun-hikes.html


CHANGES and CANCELLATIONS

• If you arrive late, try to catch us at the trailhead.
• Activities may be cancelled to bad weather, closed roads, trail closures, weddings, and vehicle breakdowns.
• If the leader doesn't show up 15 minutes after departure time, it has been cancelled.
• Don't let it spoil your day, go hiking anyway with the people there.

RELEASE/WAIVER
Hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, camping, backpacking, and other outdoor activities have dangers and risks!   You need to look out for your own safety, and make your own decisions. All attending need to fill out a release/waiver card for 2012.


SUPPORT
Outdoors with Jesus is a network of outdoor people along the Wasatch Front. It is your contribution of participation, and prayer support which allow us to exist another year. Some people are leaders and can help us lead a hike. Each person has a talent they can contribute, whether if you know wildflowers, trees, animals, gps navigation, or the gift of helps.

Doughnut Falls hike

The most popular snowshoe hike in Big Cottonwood Canyon is to Doughnut Falls, up Mill D South Fork.   God gave us a sunny blue sky day and no clouds in the sky.   Everyone who came had a fun time.  
From the Big Cottonwood, you hike up Mill D South Fork up the road to the Doughnut Falls trailhead.   We followed the trail up; and on our way down we followed the mine road down.

Millcreek Canyon Road

Great day to enjoy a hike up the Millcreek Canyon road.  God blessed us with a cool, sunny day.   And during Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, there are no canyon fees.  There were a lot of cross country skiers on the trail and dogs.



RATINGS: NEWBIES
MILEAGE: 3 miles total
HIKE TIME: We hiked 1 hour 15 minutes up and 45 minutes back.
DOGS allowed but must obey Millcreek Canyon rules.
KID FRIENDLY:  Some parents pulled kids on sleds.
RESTROOMS available at trailheads.  Bring toilet paper.
GEAR: Snowshoes, poles, dress in layers, water, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, gloves, snowboots, camera, and energy bars.
DIRECTIONS: Millcreek Canyon is at 3800 South, Wasatch Blvd., SLC, UT
Drive up the road to the gated road and find a place to park.

Snowbasin Snowshoe Adventure

Good friends encourage their friends to get out and enjoy the outdoors and not stay home.     God gave us fresh snow, fun fellowship, and a sunny day in Snowbasin.   We had an enjoyable lunch on the trail and hiked up to the ridge.  

DESCRIPTION:  From the Maples Trailhead, we hiked the road up to the ridge; and hiked back on the telephone pole trail.   At pole #37, the trail drops back to the trailhead sign.
RATINGS: Moderate

MILEAGE: 3 miles round trip

ELEVATION GAIN: 500'

HIKE TIME: 3 hours

RESTROOMS: Available at Snowbasin 

GEAR: Snowshoes, poles, dress in layers, water, energy snacks, camera, insulated gloves, snow boots, wool socks, and sack lunch.