Saturday, September 26, 2015

GRANITE LAKES LOOP

DESCRIPTION:  This is a beautiful Autumn loop.   From Silver Lake, take the trail up to Twin Lakes Reservoir and go to the south side of the lake.   Look for a small hiking trail on the south side of the dam.   This will take you to the north side of Lake Mary.   Hike down to a miner's cabin and follow the Lake Mary trail down to the Brighton parking lot.
MILEAGE: 3.5 miles
ELEVATION GAIN:  1200'
HIKE TIME:  Allow 3 hours

TWIN LAKES RESERVOIR
WATERSHED: No dogs allowed and no swimming.
DIRECTIONS:  Drive up Big Cottonwood Canyon to Brighton and park at Silver Lake. 

RED ASPENS

LAKE MARY IS EMPTY


A FAVORITE AUTUMN HIKE WITH JESUS!

Saturday, September 19, 2015

AUTUMN @ SALT LAKE OVERLOOK


SALT LAKE OVERLOOK
DESOLATION TRAIL
THAYNES CANYON FORT




DESCRIPTION:  Take a hike on the Desolation trail.  At the fork, take the trail to the right and not the Thaynes Canyon trail.  You'll enjoy switchbacks, lush forest and views of Millcreek Canyon.



KIDS enjoy this hike, but must be watched.
RATINGS: Moderate
MILEAGE: 2 miles to the overlook
ELEVATION GAIN: 1250'
HIKE TIME: 2 to 3 hours
RESTROOM at trailhead.
DOGS are welcome.
FEE:  Millcreek Canyon fee $3 per vehicle, seniors $2
DIRECTIONS: Enter Millcreek Canyon at 3800 South, Wasatch Blvd. SLC, UT


A WONDERFUL DAY WITH JESUS!

Saturday, September 12, 2015

MUELLER PARK

Enjoy hiking 3 1/2 miles to an overlook.   The hiking trail starts on a bridge before the pay booth.  The trail is shared with mountain bikers and dog lovers.
RATINGS: Moderate
DEPARTING: 9:45am
ELEVATION GAIN: 968'
TOTAL HIKE TIME: 3 1/2 hours, unless you turn back early.
NO RESTROOMS


DIRECTIONS from SLC:
  • Take I-15 north to Bountiful exit 315
  • turn right on 2600 South and drive up the hill
  • the road curves left becoming Orchard Drive (north)
  • turn right on 1800 South
  • drive straight to the mountains
  • Park outside Mueller Park at Maple Ridge Drive and Mueller Park Road.



A Wonderful day with JESUS!

Saturday, September 5, 2015

SNOWBASIN HIKE to OVERLOOK

DESCRIPTION: Look for the gated road below parking lot H. You'll find the Maples Trailhead sign. Take the old road down the hill. When you come upon a trail junction, do not take the Art Nord trail down. At the end of the road, you'll see a trail sign for Ogden Canyon Overlook by a picnic table. This is a great place for a break. The singletrack trail winds through a forest up the ridge to the saddle. Make sure you stay on the main trail, if you want to reach Coldwater Overlook. The trail is closed when wet.
RESTROOMS: Available in the Lodge and Gift shop.

MAPLES TRAILHEAD










RATINGS: Moderate
ELEVATION GAIN: 810'
MILEAGE: 2.5 miles to Coldwater Overlook.
HIKE TIME: 3 hours
ON THE RIDGE
TRAILHEAD: Maples Trailhead
DRIVE TIME: 1 hour to Snowbasin from Salt Lake City.
DIRECTIONS: Take I-15 northbound, after passing the Lagoon exit, take US 89 north, then I-84 east, take Mountain Green exit, and follow signs up the hill to Snowbasin.






OVERLOOK

FUN TIME WITH JESUS