BALD MOUNTAIN

A fantastic hike at the top of the Mirror Lake Highway.   God blessed us with a dry trail and a little sun light on the summit, while being surrounded by rain showers to the North, East and South.  

DESCRIPTION: Bald Mountain hike is a must for those who love the Mirror Lake Highway. This is a rocky climb, with exposure, where you can overlook Mirror Lake below.
RATINGS: MODERATE
RESTROOM: At the trailhead parking lot.
MILEAGE: 2 miles to the summit
ELEVATION GAIN: 1250'
HIKE TIME: 1 hour 15 minutes up; and 55 minutes down.
KIDS must be supervised at all time, because of steep exposure.
FEE: Mirror Lake Recreation fee is $6 or you can use your National Recreation Pass on a mirror hanger.
GEAR: Water, jacket, bug spray, food, hiking pole, hat, and camera.
DIRECTIONS: From Kamas, Utah; take SR 150, 29 miles to Bald Mountain pass, and turn left into the picnic area/trailhead parking

TWIN LAKES RESERVOIR

A great day to escape the heat of the Salt Lake Valley.   Cool air, wildflowers and great fellowship.

RATINGS: NEWBIES
MILEAGE: 1 1/4 mile to the lake
ELEVATION GAIN: 700'
WATERSHED AREA:  No dogs, no swimming and no wading.
HIKE TIME: 40 minutes up, 30 minutes down.
DIRECTIONS: Drive up Big Cottonwood Canyon to Brighton, Utah.   Park at the Silver Lake center.   Take the boardwalk trail to the right.   Follow signs up to the lake.

GOOD NEWS BICYCLE RIDE

It was perfect weather in Park City this morning.    Cool, partly cloudy and refreshing.   This is the fifth annual Good News Jail and Prison Ministry Bicycle Ride.   Money is raised to support local chaplains in the Salt Lake Jail ministry.
A special thanks for Shepherd of the Lutheran Church allowing the Good News ministry to have a place to meet and eat.   We had a wonderful barbecue after the ride.




ROAD BICYCLES:   Enjoyed a 11 mile up to Park City and back.
MOUNTAIN BIKERS:  The Advance group went 11 miles on paved parkway and dirt trails.
The Beginner group went on a shorter paved parkway ride.    Kids loved this ride.
WALKERS:  Walked up Park City trail.
BBQ LUNCH after the ride.
PRIZES were given out too.

SMITH-MOOREHOUSE

God blessed us with a wonderful cool 4th of July in the mountains.   We enjoyed reading a Psalm at Dave's cabin.   Most of the group went hiking on the Smith-Moorehouse Trail, while one stayed at the reservoir to fish.

  

SMITH-MOOREHOUSE TRAIL 001
You'll find the trailhead parking area with a restroom at the end of the campground.   Most people hike for a few miles and turn back.   The trail leads to the Crystal Lake trailhead 10 miles away.
RATINGS: MODERATE
MILEAGE:  We hiked 2 1/2 miles each way
ELEVATION GAIN: 600'
BOAT FEE: $7
DIRECTIONS: Take I-80 from Salt Lake up Parley's Canyon,
Take the Wanship exit, turn right on SR 32,
Oakley take Weber Canyon road and follow signs to the reservoir.