Sunday, May 25, 2008

BATTLE CREEK FALLS

BATTLE CREEK FALLS

It looked like a rainy day; but God gave us sun! A wonderful cool day for a Sunday hike. We saw four big horn sheep, humming birds, dragon flies, squirrels, and a Summer Tanager bird. Wonderful rock outcroppings, and a splendid view of snowcapped Timpanogos.
Adventure in the foothills above Pleasant Grove, Utah See three different waterfalls and a pond.

Less than 1 mile to the big falls. Kids hike to this one.
The other 2 falls are smaller and no further than 1/2 mile away, but require hiking up a steep trail with loose rock.
Make sure you have a hiking stick.
RESTROOM ~ outhouse is available at the Kiwanis Picnic area. 
MEET PLACE: Battle Creek Canyon parking or call for carpooling 
DRIVE TIME: 45 minutes (36 miles) from SLC DIRECTIONS: from SLC take I-15 southbound, take exit 279 and turn left, turn right on State Street and follow US 89,
turn left on Main Street and follow US 89 & drive a few miles,
(you're heading for the canyon on the right side of the big G)
when you see the large American flag at Maceys get in the left lane, you'll pass Center Street, then turn left on 200 South
(small side street), drive east toward the mountains on 200 South, enter dead end road, pass the water tank, look for Kiwanis dirt parking lot.
KIDS & DOGS are welcome on this hike.
Watch out for exposure & steep drop offs. 

RATINGS: NEWBIES to first falls ~ MODERATE to second falls. 
HIKE TIME: 2 hours 
GEAR: Sun protection, hat, water, hiking poles, first aid, camera, & jacket.






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