EARTH DAY The Earth is the LORD's and all it contains, the world, and those who dwell in it. Psalm 24:1 NAS
MULE EARS
DIRECTIONS: Google Map: "Wakara Way & Colorow Road, SLC, Utah" Trailhead at the intersection.
GEORGES HOLLOW
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, almost 1/2 way up there is a fork in the trail, turn left for the "Living Room" or continue straight for the trail to the Big Beacon, Wire Mountain.
BIG BEACON
RATINGS: INTERMEDIATE ELEVATION GAIN: 2080' MILEAGE: 5 miles total HIKE TIME: 3 3/4 hours
EMIGRATION CANYON
CACTUS ON WIRE MOUNTAIN
DOGS are welcome on leash. Bring clean up bags. GEAR: Sun protection, hat, water, hiking poles, energy snacks, sack lunch, first aid, camera, & jacket.
DESCRIPTION: If you are tired of hiking to the Living Room, then you might want to hike to Mount Van Cott and enjoy the views. There are several different ways to approach the peak. We began at the parking lot by the gate to Red Butte Canyon Road. Walk up the road .3 miles, and find the trail that climbs to the top. At the first junction, keep right. Stay on the main trail and avoid scrambling up short cuts. MILEAGE: 3 1/2 miles ELEVATION GAIN: 1300' HIKE TIME: 1 hour 20 minutes up, 1 hour back. GEAR: Hiking pole, water, snacks, jacket, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, and camera.