MARSHALL LAKE

FERH LAKE TRAILHEAD

Incredible hike with Jesus. Today we saw some of the first Autumn colors. At Bald Mountain pass there was a sprinle of snow. 

MIRROR LAKE HIGHWAY HIKE

On the trail, we hiked to four different lakes, walked on boardwalk, saw squirrels, and several even went fishing. We enjoyed lunch on the rocks overlooking the lake, had a Bible study and prayer. 

SHEPHERD LAKE

FEHR LAKE TRAIL

DESCRIPTION: There's a good trail to Shepherd Lake. We made the mistake of following the main trail down to Hoover Lake. Go around Shepherd lake to the south east shore, and follow deer trails down to Marshall Lake, closer to the mountain. 

GOING FISHING IS ALWAYS A HAPPY DAY

RATINGS: Moderate 

MILEAGE: 2 miles to Marshall Lake, and 

.1 miles to Hoover. 

HIKE TIME: Allow 3 hours or more. ELEVATION: 375' elevation loss to Marshall. You'll climb a hill on your return. If you are hiking to Hoover Lake, add 82' elevation loss too. 

NO RESTROOMS available! 

Bald Mountain trailhead has vault restrooms. 

DRIVE TIME: 1 1/2 hours from Salt Lake City TRAILHEAD: Fehr Lake Trailhead is 1.2 miles down the road from Bald Mountain Pass on the right. If you drive past Moosehorn Campground, you'll gone too far. 

FEE: Mirror Lake Recreation Fee. 

GEAR: Map, water, jacket, hat, sunscreen, camera, food, compass and whistle.

BLESSED DAY WITH JESUS

FISHING AT MARSHALL LAKE

CATCHING A FISH

DOG LAKE

God gave us a wonderful Labor Day hike. Cool air, sunny and a beautiful blue sky. We saw squirrels, birds and wildflowers. 

DOG LAKE

MILL D NORTH FORK 

DESCRIPTION: A beautiful forest trail, following a stream to the lake. Hike 1.9 miles to the trail junction, where you can go to either Dog or Desolation Lake. The last 1/2 mile is a steep climb, with 500' elevation gain. Why not enjoy a 1/4 mile walk around the lake. RATINGS: Moderate 

MILEAGE: 2.5 miles to the lake. 

HIKE TIME: Allow 2 1/2 hours 

ELEVATION GAIN: 1500' 

KIDS: Some kids were on the trail. Watch for mountain bikers. 

WATERSHED: No dogs allowed in Big Cottonwood! 

RESTROOMS near trail head. DIRECTIONS: Big Cottonwood Canyon begins at Wasatch Blvd. and Fort Union Blvd. in Salt Lake City, Utah. Drive 9 miles up the canyon to Mill D and park.

Union Pacific Rail Trail

Wonderful bike ride with Jesus! One biker shared some sliced watermelon. What a great idea! 

WANSHIP RAIL TRAIL PARKING

WANSHIP TO PROMONTORY 

DESCRIPTION: Wanship makes a great place to begin the Rail Trail. Riding through town, you'll see sheep and lamas. Leaving town, you'll cross wooden bridges, watch lazy cows, and see I-80. The first 6 miles is a gentle climb; then the trail levels out. There are shaded picnic tables to take breaks. Promontory has a restroom and is a great place for a break. The ride back to Wanship is exhilarating, unless you have a head wind.

ENJOY BIKING ON THE RAIL TRAIL

RATINGS: Moderate

MILEAGE: 17 miles loop 

ELEVATION GAIN: 640' RESTROOMS: At Wanship & Promontory. No water available. BIKE TIME: 3 hours, plus breaks. 

GEAR: Take extra water! Wear a helmet, take a jacket, bring bike tools, extra tube, and patch kit. Energy foods and fruits are a must. DIRECTIONS: From SLC, drive up I-80 eastbound, take Wanship exit, drive through town. Wanship Rail Trail parking is near the Spring Chicken Cafe, Hoytsville Road, and Old Lincoln Highway. 

PROMONTORY 

LAST PERSON CLOSE THE GATE

Desolation Lake

Great weather today! Thank you Jesus! According to the weatherman it was suppose to be a wash-out! It was a great day for hiking!

MILL D NORTH FORK TRAIL

DESCRIPTION: This trail is shared with mountain bikers, joggers, and hikers. A scenic trail with an overlook, stream, wildflowers, forest and meadow. Desolation Lake is one of the most beautiful lakes in Big Cottonwood Canyon. There are a couple of steep sections on the trail; but most of the hike is moderate. Hikers have the right-of-way; but it is always good to get off the trail for a mountain bikers.

BIG COTTONWOOD CANYON

ELEVATION GAIN: 1890' 

RATINGS: INTERMEDIATE 

MILEAGE: 3.5 miles to lake. 

GEAR: Make sure you bring plenty of water, jacket, and energy snacks. 

HIKE TIME: Allow 4 1/2 hours to have fun! WATERSHED AREA: No dogs allowed! 

No swimming, no wading, no washing in streams or lakes.

DESOLATION LAKE

RESTROOM: Available at Mill D North Fork. 

DIRECTIONS: Big Cottonwood Canyon begins at Wasatch Blvd, and Fort Union Blvd. in Salt Lake City, UT. Drive 9 miles up the canyon. Trail will be on the left.

 BEAUTIFUL DAY WITH JESUS

TRAIL JUNCTION WITH DOG LAKE

PARK CITY RAIL TRAIL TO ROUND VALLEY

UNION PACIFIC RAIL TRAIL

DESCRIPTION: From Park City ride the Rail trail to the second road. Turn left and go up the hill to the parkway trail. Turn left at the next trail marker. At Quinns trailhead, ride north on the road, until you find the Round Valley trailhead marker. Follow the Round Valley trail signs, take the High Loop, and riding down the first hill, take Seventy 101 and follow Valderoad all the way back to the ball park. Then retrace yourself back to the Rail trail and ride back to the parking lot.

ROUND VALLEY

MILEAGE ~ 8.33 miles total

ELEVATION GAIN ~ 600'

RATINGS ~ MODERATE

RESTROOM: available at the ball park.

PARKING LOT F:  Propector Ave, Park City

GOD BLESSED US TODAY

WALL LAKE

God blessed us with a wonderful day in the mountains. We began our journey at Trail Lake, seeing fishermen sitting on boulders.

TRIAL LAKE

TRAIL BEGINS WEST OF CABIN

The easy hike took us through pine forest, across a wood plank bridge, and through beautiful meadows full of wildflowers. 

WOODEN BRIDGE

WILDFLOWERS

HORSES AT WALL LAKE

We saw a family riding horses, teenagers jumping off cliffs at Wall Lake, and even a backpacking team of goats. 

FISHING AT WALL LAKE

TRIAL LAKE to WALL LAKE TRAIL DESCRIPTION: An enjoyable trail shared with horses, through yellow pine forest, and meadows. This trail is less crowded than the one at the Crystal Lake trailhead. 

RATINGS: NEWBIES 

MILEAGE: 1.25 miles each way 

ELEVATION GAIN: 340' 

RESTROOM available at Trial Lake. 

GEAR: Always take a jacket with you and food and water. 

FEE: Mirror Lake Recreation Pass or use National Rec Pass.

MIRROR LAKE HIGHWAY HIKE

DIRECTIONS: Drive 17.8 Miles from Kamas, Utah, up SR 150, Mirror Lake Highway. Turn left at Trail Lake and go to fisherman parking or park on the road. 

GRAND TETON PARKWAY

GRAND TETON PARKWAY

 DESCRIPTION: Scenic parkway trail from Moose Visitor Center to Jenny Lake.  Lock up your bike and explore Jenny.

GOD MADE AMAZING MOUNTAINS

MILEAGE: 15.2 MILES - out and back

ELEVATION GAIN: 400'

RATINGS: Moderate 

NATIONAL PARK ENTRANCE FEE:

RESTROOMS: at various trailheads. 

NO DOGS allowed on the pathway. 

GEAR: Make sure you bring a bike lock. 

BIKE RACKS AT JENNY LAKE

AMAZING FRIENDS