Saturday, April 28, 2018

MYSTERY DOG HIKE

 MYSTERY TRAILHEAD


MYSTERY BRIDGE

MYSTERY DOG

MYSTERY LUNCH SPOT

WHERE ARE WE HIKING TO?


IT'S NO MYSTERY 
SOME OF OUR HIKERS PRAISE GOD!

Friday, April 27, 2018

RED BUTTE GARDEN HIKE

ARBOR DAY IS A FREE ENTRANCE DAY 










We had a great day at Red Butte Garden hiking the hills, and walking around the gardens.  Praise God!



Sunday, April 22, 2018

LIVING ROOM HIKING ADVENTURE

WAKARA WAY AND COLOROW TRAILHEAD

DESCRIPTION: Park by the Bonneville Shoreline trail, near the gate to Red Butte Gardens, on Colorow Drive and Wakara Way. Follow the shoreline trail south. Near Georges 
Hollow take the trail to the left up to the upper shoreline trail and turn right. You'll find the main trail to the Big Beacon & Living Room around the bend. Stay on the main trail, and do not take any minor trails to the left or right. At the top of the gulley, there is a fork in the trail. Go left to the Living Room or go straight for the summit hike. 


RATINGS: MODERATE 
MILEAGE: 1.3 miles each way 
ELEVATION: 950' gain 
KIDS & DOGS enjoy this trail. 
NO RESTROOMS are available 


HIKE TIME: Allow 2 hours, plus time at the Living Room 
DIRECTIONS: From Foothill Blvd, near the U of U, follow signs to Red Butte Gardens. Drive up Wakara Way and turn right on Colorow Road and park near the entrance sign to Red Butte.




EARTH DAY  
The Earth is the LORD's and all it contains, 
the world, and those who dwell in it.  Psalm 24:1 NAS

Saturday, April 14, 2018

ENSIGN PEAK HIKE

Enjoy a short hike to several overlooks of the Salt Lake Valley, behind the Utah State Capitol.


RATINGS: NEWBIES
KID FRIENDLY
DOG are welcome on leash
MILEAGE: 1/2 mile to the peak
HIKE TIME: 1 hour


ENSIGN PEAK NATURE PARK: 165 Ensign Vista Dr. SLC
DIRECTIONS:  Google Maps: "Ensign Peak Trailhead"
















ENJOY EVERY DAY WITH JESUS!

Thursday, April 5, 2018

MOUNT VAN COTT HIKE


DESCRIPTION:  You can hike Mount Van Cott from the north side, near Dry Creek, or hike from Red Butte Canyon on the south side.   We hiked from the south to the summit.   
From Red Butte Canyon there are two trails up.   One begins at the parking area near the first gate.   The one we hiked is accessed near the top, before the second gate, on the left side of the dirt road.
Hiking up the trail, you'll cross the lower Red Butte Nature trail.   At the next trail junction,  to the left heading west is the Red Butte Skyline trail.  Take the trail to the right if you want to hike to Mount Van Cott.  
Stay on the main trail and don't take short cuts.  The trail will head west up to a ridge, where you will hike to the top.


RATINGS:  Moderate/Intermediate
DOGS friendly.
MILEAGE: 3 1/2 miles total
HIKE TIME:  3 hours 
ELEVATION GAIN: 1,300'
NO RESTROOMS are available
GEAR: Hiking poles, water, sack lunch, jacket, hat, camera, energy snacks, and whatever else you might need.


EVER DREAM OF GOING OUTDOORS WITH JESUS?