Saturday, July 29, 2017

WILDFLOWER HIKE

WHITE INDIAN PAINTBRUSH

WONDERFUL DAY up at ALTA learning the names of WILDFLOWERS!



WASATCH WILDFLOWER FESTIVAL

ALBION BASIN
LEWIS MONKEY FLOWER

GOD HAS CREATED SOME GREAT WILDFLOWERS!


THE WASATCH WILDFLOWER FESTIVAL  

Saturday, July 22, 2017

MYSTERY HIKE


MYSTERY TRAILHEAD?

WHERE IS THIS MYSTERY SHACK?

We enjoyed a 3 hour mystery hike this morning.  Ever dream of going Outdoors with Jesus?


 2 1/2 miles to the MYSTERY PEAK 



MYSTERY WILDFLOWERS

WE MET A MYSTERY DOG


MYSTERY CHAIRLIFT

Saturday, July 15, 2017

GOOD NEWS BICYCLE RIDE 2017

Today we joined up with the GOOD NEWS JAIL and PRISON MINISTRY BICYCLE RIDE in Park City, Utah
There were rides for all levels of Bicycle riders.  After the ride we had a great meal and prizes.


SHEPHERD OF THE MOUNTAIN LUTHERAN CHURCH















The GOOD NEWS BICYCLE RIDE supports the Chaplains in the Salt Lake County prisons and jails.

PARKWAY TRAILS in PARK CITY, UTAH


JOIN US NEXT YEAR FOR ANOTHER GREAT RIDE

Saturday, July 8, 2017

Wildflowers and Clayton

Cool day up at Brighton, hiking to CLAYTON PEAK with wildflowers.   It is mosquito season so don't for the bug spray.  And afternoon Monsoon rains pop up, so don't for a rain jacket.  

LAKE MARY TRAILHEAD

RATINGS: INTERMEDIATE
MILEAGE: 2 1/2 miles to 10,721' summit,
ELEVATION GAIN 1960'
HIKE TIME:  Allow 5 hours for fun

SNOW HIKE IN JULY?
DIRECTIONS: Big Cottonwood Canyon begins at Wasatch Blvd. & Fort Union Blvd. in Salt Lake City. Drive to the top and park at Brighton ski resort.
RESTROOMS at Silver Lake. 

WILDFLOWERS ON CLAYTON PEAK

DESCRIPTION:
  • Look for the ski sign at the large Brighton parking area.
  • Follow the gravel path to the Lake Mary trailhead.
  • Turn left at the Dog Lake trail junction.
  • Keep following the trail to the left.
  • The right trail takes you to Dog Lake.
  • Walk through an enchanted forest.
  • At Snake Creek Pass, enjoy the rocky overlook.
  • Hike up the road to Clayton Peak.
  • On the right, take the trail to the summit.
  • As you scramble, enjoy breathe taking views.












WATERSHED: No dogs are allowed in Big Cottonwood.
GEAR: Hiking pole, water, sack lunch, first aid, bug spray, sunscreen, hat, camera, rain jacket and hiking gear.




CHIPMUNK


JOIN US FOR AN EXCITING
OUTDOORS WITH JESUS ADVENTURE

Tuesday, July 4, 2017

SMITH MOREHOUSE

CROSSING THE STREAM WITHOUT LOOKING BACK
SMITH MOREHOUSE TRAIL 001 is currently closed for restoration work from the fire in 2016.  We explored the southern end of the reservoir as a plan B hike.

SURPRISED THAT THE DOG IS CROSSING THE LOG



DOG MAKES IT SAFELY ACROSS


YOU'LL HAVE MORE ADVENTURE WITH JESUS IN YOUR LIFE

Saturday, July 1, 2017

MARY, MARTHA, CATHERINE and DOG LAKE HIKE


DESCRIPTION:  Hike from Brighton main parking lot.  You'll see Lake Mary, Martha and Catherine.   On the way down, take the trail to Dog Lake.

LAKE MARY
HIKE TIME: Allow 3 hours
ELEVATION GAIN:  1175'
RATINGS: Moderate 
KIDS enjoy this hike.

LAKE MARTHA
RESTROOMS at Silver Lake.
WATERSHED: No dogs allowed.  No swimming and no wading.

GEAR:  Hiking poles help you over the snow.   Bring water, bug spray, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, food, and water ever else you need.

LAKE CATHERINE
DIRECTIONS: From Wasatch Blvd and Fort Union Blvd. drive up Big Cottonwood Canyon to Brighton.


HIKING OVER SNOW

DOG LAKE

WANT A COOL DAY?   
EVER DREAM OF GOING OUTDOORS WITH JESUS?