BIG BEACON

It's a joy to be in God's mountains! People were out enjoying the weather. It was a warm sunny day & a cool breeze. What a great Sunday hike. Muleears were in bloom. 

BIG BEACON ON MOUNT WIRE

Big Beacon ~ Mount Wire Hike 

Adventure in the foothills above Red Butte Garden, up a canyon near the University of Utah. See fantastic views of Salt Lake City and the Great Salt Lake. 

NO RESTROOMS 

MEET PLACE: Bonneville Shoreline connector trailhead. 

DIRECTIONS: Google Map: "Wakara Way & Colorow Drive, SLC, Utah" Near the U of U, follow signs to Red Butte Gardens, park near the intersection of Wakara Way & Colorow Dr. HIKE up to the Bonneville Shoreline trail & turn right heading south, after a hill, turn left up a road towards the mountains, once on the upper Shoreline trail turn right heading south, take the trail up to the summit, on the south side of Georges Hollow, you see a few water-bars on the way up, continue straight up the mountain & do not take the trails to the north, almost 1/2 way up there is a fork in the trail, turn left for the "Living Room" (you'll be heading down) or continue straight for the trail to the summit. 

MOUNT WIRE

RATINGS: INTERMEDIATE 

ELEVATION GAIN: 2140' 

HIKE TIME: 3 1/4 hours 

SHORTER HIKE: to the infamous "Living Room" (moderate) GEAR: Sun protection, hat, water, hiking poles, energy snacks, first aid, camera, & jacket.

GREAT VIEW OF SALT LAKE

Jordan River Parkway

JORDAN RIVER PARKWAY

Fantastic Spring day to praise God. Today was the warmest day of the year, sunny and 70 degrees.

KIDS LOVE THIS TRAIL

GOOD EXERCISE

The Jordan River Parkway was a wonderful place to spend a Sunday afternoon. People were walking, skating, and biking along the paved trail. 

Winchester Park is a safe place to meet & park your car. At 2:15pm, we prayed and rode north to 3300 South. Children were having fun chasing ducks in the picnic area. It was a perfect Spring day. We returned to our vehicles around 4:20pm. 

ENJOY A SUNDAY RIDE

Ride time: 2 hours 

Meet at Winchester Park trailhead 

Winchester (6670 S.) & Murray Bluffs Rd. (1200 W.) 

Directions: From State Street by the Fashion Place Mall, head west on Winchester 1.8 miles and turn right on Murray Bluffs Road. 

Gear: Helmet, pump, flat tire tools & repair kit, extra tube, water, snacks, sunscreen, first aid, & bike gloves. 

Ride Description: Ride north to 3300 South & back.