Sunday, September 29, 2013

Doughnut Falls

We enjoyed a wonderful Sunday afternoon hiking to Doughnut Falls from Big Cottonwood Road.

RATINGS: Moderate
MILEAGE: 1.6 miles to the falls
PARK at Mill D South Fork up Big Cottonwood Canyon
RESTROOMS available at the road and trailhead
WATERSHED: No dogs allowed in Big Cottonwood

Saturday, September 28, 2013

Murdock Canal Trail

BULL RIVER ROAD TRAILHEAD
BULL RIVER ROAD to HIGHLAND GLEN PARK
The Murdock Canal Trail opened May 2013 and is a wonderful paved parkway   It is a wider trail than most parkways, and even has a seperate trail for those who walk.   There are flush restrooms at the trailhead, and even trailhead rest areas with drinking fountains and picnic tables.   The entire trail runs 17 miles, end to end.



BICYCLE REST AREA
DESCRIPTION:  Enjoy a short out-n-back ride from the Bull River Road trailhead, to Highland Glen Park trailhead.  There are a few hills to climb; but a fun ride back.
RATINGS: MODERATE
RIDE TIME: 1 1/2 hour out and back MTB
DIRECTIONS to BULL RIVER ROAD trailhead: 
From SLC take I-15 South over the point of the mountain, take the Timpanogos Cave exit (SR 92) and turn left on the Timpanogos Highway,  stay in the right lane, at the top of the first hill is a stop light 1200 West, turn right, turn right again on the unnamed road and drive a block to the trailhead.

BICYCLES LEFT and PEDESTRIANS RIGHT TRAIL

Saturday, September 21, 2013

Smith and Moorehouse

There are two hiking trails, not far from Smith and Moorehouse reservoir.    From Weber Canyon road,  instead of turning right on the Smith and Moorehouse road, drive straight.   7 miles up the road is the Dry Fork trailhead, which will take you up a steep hill to Fish Lake.  (4.7 miles each way, 2,400' elevation gain.  If you drive 9 miles to the end of the road,  you'll reach the Gardner Fork trailhead, which will take you to Abe Lake.  (3 1/2 miles each way - 2,000' e.g.)



Saturday, September 7, 2013

Snake Creek Pass

Today we had an enjoyable hike in Brighton.   We started on the Lake Mary trail and followed the Clayton Peak trail to Snake Creek Pass.   This is a great trail to get away from all the crowds and be with God.









RATINGS: Moderate
MILEAGE: 2 miles to the overlook
ELEVATION GAIN: 1310'
HIKE TIME: 3 1/2 hours
WATERSHED: No dogs allowed in Big Cottonwood Canyon
RESTROOMS:  Silver Lake visitor center
DIRECTIONS:  Drive to the top of Big Cottonwood Canyon to the large ski parking lot.  The trail begins by the gravel road.
Hike the Lake Mary trail.   At the Dog Lake trail sign, turn left and take the Clayton Peak trail.
 

Monday, September 2, 2013

Round Valley Mystery Tour

Hey, Hey it's the mystery tour.    The weather was nice Labor Day in the Round Valley area.   It was cloudy when we began the ride, and sunny when we finished.   On the mystery ride we saw golden retrievers, unicyclers, and even a mystery car. God blessed us again with good weather.



DESCRIPTION:  Park at the Round Valley ballpark, and begin your ride at Quinn's trailhead.  The rest is a mystery.
RATINGS:  Moderate/Intermediate
DIRECTION:  From SLC take I-80 up Parley's Canyon,  take US 40 south,  take Park City exit 4 and turn right,  turn right on Round Valley Drive,  and make an immediate left turn into the ballpark area. You'll drive by the dog park.