It was Dew Tour at Snowbasin, and the resort was mobbed with skiers and snowboarders. We had no trouble finding parking near the trailhead.
Today was a warm and sunny!
We heard woodpeckers on the way to the ridge.
God gave us a fun day in the mountains.
MAPLES TRAIL TO RIDGE
and TELEPHONE POLE TRAIL LOOP
DESCRIPTION: Trail begins near the bottom of parking lot 2.
The trail is shared with cross country skiers. Stay on the trail and walk to the ridge. Telephone pole #17 & #18 are on the ridge. Follow the Telephone pole trail back. When you come to a steep hill, take the trail down the hill back to parking lot 2, near Terrace H.
MILEAGE: 3.25 miles
ELEVATION GAIN: 450'
DOGS are allowed on the trail if they are leashed.
DRIVE TIME from Salt Lake is 1 hour.
DIRECTIONS: I-15 north from SLC, pass Lagoon & take US 89 north, take I-84 East, and follow signs to Snowbasin.
RESTROOMS are available in the lodge.
RENTALS: $16 for snowshoes or cross country skis at Snowbasin.
GEAR: Dress in layers, avoid cotton clothing, wear insulated boots, wool socks, bring water, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, and energy snacks.
SNOWBASIN
