SNOWBASIN RIDGE SNOWSHOE

God gave us a great Spring day in January.   There were a lot of folks skiing Snowbasin; but Maples trail was not busy at all.   The trail is pack down for snow hiking too.

TRAIL MARKED WITH RIBBONS

MILEAGE: 2 1/2 miles
ELEVATION GAIN: 450'
HIKE TIME:  2 1/2 hours
RATINGS: Moderate
TRAILHEAD: Maples Trailhead is at the bottom of parking lot 2, near section H.
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.
GEAR: Dress in layers, avoid cotton clothing, wear insulated boots, wool socks, bring water, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, and energy snacks.