Sunday, September 30, 2012

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?

 

Saturday, September 8, 2012

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.

Monday, September 3, 2012

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.

Sunday, September 2, 2012

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.