OUTDOORS WITH JESUS

Saturday, August 15, 2009

LEGACY PARKWAY

It was a dark rainy morning and God gave us a wonderful afternoon bike ride. The air was fresh, no bugs, and the temperature was mild like a Spring day.

LEGACY PARKWAY

500 South Trailhead to Farmington Station

Description: Enjoy riding your bicycle on the Legacy Parkway. There are park benches, wooden bridges, tunnels, and sunflowers along the way.

Mileage: 18 mile loop

Bike time: 1.5 to 2 hours depending on rest stops

Trailhead: 500 South (west of the Legacy Highway)

Directions: Take exit 4 on the Legacy Highway.

No restrooms are available on the trail.

Ratings: Moderate

Gear: Make sure you wear a helmet, bring water, bike tools, extra tube, pump, and jacket.

Sunday, August 2, 2009

ROUND VALLEY MTB BIKING

Sunday, July 26 we had an exciting ride in Park, City; a combined effort between the Bonneville Cycling Club and Outdoors with Jesus.

DESCRIPTION: Ride down the rail trail to the Park City Ice Arena. Round Valley mountain has many single & double track trails to choose from.

RIDE TIME: 3 hours

RATINGS: Moderate

MEETING PLACE: Park City Rail Trail.

DIRECTIONS from Kimball Junction, turn right and head toward Park City, turn left on Kearns Blvd; turn right on Bonanza Blvd, make an immediate left turn on Prospector Ave, drive past shopping mall and turn right into parking area. (40 minute drive from Salt Lake)

FOR SHORTER RIDE: (2 hours)

Meet at the playground parking lot near the Park City Ice Arena. Google maps: "F.J. Gilmor Way & Ability Way, Park City, Utah."

RESTROOMS available at the Ball Park.

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Round Valley Mountain Loop ~trail markers:

Begin at F. J. Gilmor Way & Ability Way near green box.

Turn right "Round Valley/Rambler" and do not take Matts Flat to the left.
3.8 miles: turn left on "Round Valley" & do not take Rambler to the right.
4.8 miles: turn left on "High Loop" & do not take "Round Valley/Karis loop to the right.
You'll connect back with the "Round Valley/Rambler" trail. Turn left, where you'll go up a series of switchbacks.
Ridge 1: continue on "Round Valley/Rambler" trail and do not turn left on "Nowhere Elks." You'll have fun riding down the hill.
Halfway down: continue on the "Round Valley/Rambler" trail to the right. Do not take "Seventy 101" to the left. You'll enjoy a new section of this trail, riding around the sagebrush to the bottom of the valley.
Bottom: do not take the Valderoad; but continue on the "Rambler" trail up the second ridge.
Ridge 2: turn left and take the "Rad Ridge" trail and do not take the "Round Valley/Rambler" trail.
At the "La Dee Duh" junction, the turn left onto the unmarked "Rad Ridge" trail...this is easier than the rocky road. Do not take "La Dee Duh" to the right.
Do not take the "Quarry Road" to the left, but continue to the right on the "Rademan Ridge" trail, to the base of the rocky steep hill.
Turn left on "Cammy's Trail.
Stay on "Cammy's Trail to the left; and do not turn right on the "Backside Trail."
Continue on "Cammy's Trail" to the right and do not take "Round Valley Express" to the left.
Continue on "Cammy's Trail" and do not take "Matt's Flatt" trail.
Ridge 3: turn left on "Seventy 101" trail and do not go down hill on "Matt's Flatt" or "Cammy's Trail."
Turn right on "Matt's Flatt/To Valderoad" trail or continue up the double track to "Valderoad" and turn right.
Coast down the hill on the "Valderoad" double track, that turns into a singletrack.
Continue on the "Valderoad" down the hill. Do not turn left on "Nowhere Elks."
"Valderoad" joins with "Matt's Flatt" trail, back to the ball park area.
At the next "Matt's Flatt" marker, turn right onto the unmarked trail. This will take you down to the road faster.

GEAR: Make sure you bring water, energy snacks, sunscreen, first aid, sunglasses, helmet, and bike gear.

Saturday, August 1, 2009

BALD MOUNTAIN

A cool blast of wind, felt like an air condition as we hiked up the Bald Mountain trail. It was a great blessing to escape the heat from the desert valley to hike in God's mountains. Enjoy fantastic views of Mirror Lake.

BALD MOUNTAIN

DESCRIPTION ~ A great rocky adventure at the top of the Mirror Lake Highway. Enjoy a panoramic view of the Uintas on top of this 11,943' summit.

AWESOME VIEW OF THE UINTAS

RATINGS ~ Moderate

MILEAGE ~ 2 miles to the summit, 1250' elevation gain. KIDS ~ love this hike; but must be carefully supervised at all times due to the dangers of the trail. DOGS are not recommended. This trail is too rocky and has steep drop offs. DIRECTIONS ~ Kamas, Utah take the Mirror Lake Highway SR 150 east, and drive up the road 29 miles to the Bald Mountain Pass. Turn left into the Bald Mountain trailhead & picnic area. Allow 1 hour 20 minutes drive time from Salt Lake City.

BALD MOUNTAIN

GEAR ~ water, energy snacks, sack lunch, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, hiking pole, camera, first aid kit, and bring a jacket. RESTROOM ~ available at the trailhead.

FEE ~ Mirror Lake Recreation Pass.

MIRROR LAKE BELOW

Saturday, July 25, 2009

LAKE MARY, MARTHA, AND CATHERINE

Enjoyable hike with friends and Jesus. It was so wonderful to escape the hot valley and breathe cool, fresh air. The wildflowers were incredible.

LAKE CATHERINE

DESCRIPTION: Enjoy Brighton's three beautiful sister lakes. This is a great hike for children, beginners and those who are out-of-shape.

BEAUTIFUL DAY

MARMOT

RATINGS: Moderate to Lake Catherine

HIKE TIME: Allow 1 to 3 hours.

MILEAGE: 1 mile to Lake Mary (800' elevation gain)

2 miles to Catherine (1200' elevation gain)

RESTROOMS: By Silver Lake.

KIDS 3 years old & up are able to hike this trail.

FUN DAY IN THE MOUNTAINS

WATERSHED: No swimming or wading in the lake and no dogs allowed.

GEAR: Make sure you carry plenty of water, energy food, sunscreen, hat, first aid, camera, hiking stick and bug spray.

LAKE MARY

DIRECTIONS: Big Cottonwood Canyon begins at Fort Union Blvd. (70th South) and Wasatch Blvd, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Drive to the top of the canyon to the large ski lot and park near the buildings. The trailhead begins by the large sign and a gravel pathway.

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Friday, July 24, 2009

SMITH MOREHOUSE TRAIL

What a wonderful way to escape the summer heat and enjoy God's mountains. After seeing Dave's cabin, we had an enjoyable hike and stopped after at the newly improved Smith-Morehouse Reservoir. After, we stopped at the Rhode Island dinner in Oakley.

SMITH MOREHOUSE TRAIL

DESCRIPTION: The is a great trail for backpackers who want to get away from all the crowds. The trail is shared with horses.

DESTINATIONS:

5 miles to Erickson Basin,
7 miles to Island Lake
10 miles to the Crystal Lake trailhead

BOARDWALK

DIRECTIONS: From Oakley, Utah take the Weber Canyon road to the Smith-Morehouse reservoir. After passing the reservoir, take a left in the campground, and follow the signs to the trailhead.

CLIMB OVER OR UNDER

RESTROOMS & at the trailhead.

RATINGS: Moderate

GEAR: Make sure you bring plenty of water, jacket, food, bug spray, sunscreen, and survival gear.

ANOTHER GOOD HIKE

Saturday, July 18, 2009

LEE's MYSTERY HIKE

A wonderful day to enjoy with God and good friends. We enjoyed Wildflower celebration at Alta and a great hike. The wildflowers were incredible! There were food booths in the parking lot, and guided wildflower tours.

WILDFLOWER FESTIVAL ALTA, UTAH

Lee gave us a wonderful Mystery Hike.

GRIZZLY GULCH ~ Twin Lakes Pass

DESCRIPTION ~ We started at the parking lot in Alta, by the entrance booth to the road to the campground. The trailhead is hidden on the north side of road. This is a great trail to escape the crowds and you'll have no trouble finding parking. At the pass you'll enjoy seeing Big Cottonwood and Twin Lakes Reservoir.