Waterfall Canyon

Beautiful cool, sunny morning in the foothills of Ogden. God blessed us with wholesome fellowship, and a roaring waterfall.

• DESCRIPTION: Go up to the Bonneville Shoreline trail, turn left, this will take you around the scenic way. We stopped at a spring, then hiked up to an overlook. Then we entered into Waterfall Canyon. A hiking pole will help you through some of the rocky areas. You'll enjoy hiking by a stream.


• RATINGS: MODERATE


• MILEAGE: 2 miles up the long way, 1.4 miles down the short trail.


• ELEVATION GAIN: 900'


• KIDS love this hike, but must be supervised.


• HIKE TIME: Allow 4 hours to enjoy the hike and falls.


• RESTROOMS: flush restrooms at the trailhead


• DIRECTIONS: Take Harrison Blvd in Ogden, drive up 30th Street, and find your way over to 29th Street. At the foothills you'll find the trailhead parking.


• GEAR: Don't leave garbage at the falls...pack it out! Bring plenty of water, energy snacks, sack lunch, hiking pole, sunscreen, jacket, first aid, and camera.

Union Pacific Rail Trail

Weathermen predicted rain showers; but God gave us a partly sunny day. A window of blue sky followed us. Today we saw deer, lamas, cows, horses, dogs, and goats. And we even saw an owl.

WANSHIP to SOUTH ECHO CAMPGROUND LOOP

• DESCRIPTION: A dirt/gravel double track following the old Union Pacific Rail line. There is a paved section in Coalville, running from the highway exit to the beginning of Echo Reservoir.


• RATINGS: Moderate


• BIKE TIME: 3 1/2 hours


• MILEAGE: 9.5 miles each way


• RESTROOMS: At Wanship and Coalville


• GEAR: Water, sunscreen, jacket, camera, extra tube, thorn liner, flat repair tools, helmet, and pump.


• DIRECTIONS: From Salt Lake City, drive up Parley's Canyon on I-80. Keep driving east, past Park City. Take the Wanship exit, and turn left. Drive all the way through town. The Rail Trail parking lot is paved with a restroom and is near the old Spring Chicken Inn.

Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail

BIG BEACON

God gave us an exciting day, with wildflowers, sunshine, great fellowship, and a little rain. It was fun climbing to the summit of Wire Mountain.

• DESCRIPTION: From the Red Butte - Bonneville Shoreline trail, we went to up the main trail, by Georges Hollow. 1 mile up, there is a fork in the trail. If you go left it will take you to the Living Room. If you go straight this will lead you to the summit.


• TRAILHEAD: On Colorow Drive, near Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, Utah


• RATINGS: Intermediate


• MILEAGE: 2.14 miles to the summit


• ELEVATION: 2,140' gain


• HIKING TIME: 4 hours


• DOG allowed on leash


• GEAR: Water, jacket, sack lunch, hiking pole, first aid, camera, sunscreen, and hat. Bring at least 3 bottles of water, or a Camelback.

LEGACY PARKWAY

Riding a bicycle on the Legacy Parkway is a wonderful way to enjoy a Spring Day. God blessed us with an enjoyable day and wonderful fellowship!

• DESCRIPTION: Legacy Parkway is a two lane paved parkway trail, connecting with the Jordan River Parkway in North Salt Lake, and ending at Frontrunner's Farmington Station.


• RESTROOM: A port-a-potty is available at the Center Street trailhead. A new park at 2 1/2 miles will have restrooms too. And at Farmington, a new Harmons and shopping center is being built.


• RATINGS: Moderate,


• ELEVATION: 60' e.g.


• BIKE TIME: 2 to 3 hours on mountain bikes


• MILEAGE: 23 miles round trip


• TRAILHEAD: Center Street trailhead is west of Foxboro Drive 1100 North, & Center Street in North Salt Lake. A few blocks west of Marerik Country Store on Center St. and Redwood Road.


• KID FRIENDLY No busy roads to cross.


• GEAR: There's no water on the trail. Pack water, jacket, snacks, helmet, gloves, pump, sunscreen, tools, extra tube, & flat repair stuff.

Doughnut Falls Snowshoe

Wonderful day, waking up to fresh snow over the tulips. God blessed us with a fun morning playing in the snow up Big Cottonwood Canyon. We saw people snowboarding and skiing down from Kessler Peak. There were no crowds!

• DESCRIPTION: Park at Mill D South Fork up Big Cottonwood Canyon. Hike the cabin road up .8 miles where you'll see a closed restroom. This is the Summer trailhead to Doughnut Falls. We choose to go up the trail to the falls on the left, and return on the Cardiff Mine road on the right, making a loop. On the trail, look for the foot bridge. Near the falls be careful, or you may fall into the deep stream bed. Some of us climbed up the the top of the falls.


• RATINGS: Moderate


• May be too dangerous for children by the stream and falls.


• MILEAGE: 1.6 miles to falls


• ELEVATION GAIN: 490' e.g.


• HIKE TIME: Allow 3 hours from the Big Cottonwood Canyon road.


• GEAR: Snow shovel, water, energy food, sunscreen, camera, wear layers,


• WATERSHED: No dogs allowed in Big Cottonwood Canyon


• DIRECTIONS: Big Cottonwood Canyon begins at Wasatch Blvd & Fort Union Blvd, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Drive up the canyon 9 miles and park at the pull off at Mill D South Fork.

The Living Room

God blessed us with a great Spring day hike! We went by faith! It looked like a rainy day; but Jesus gave us a beautiful sunny day! The Living Room has stone chairs to sit on and fantastic views of Salt Lake City.

DESCRIPTION: Park by the Bonneville Shoreline trail, near the gate to Red Butte Gardens, on Colorow Drive and Wakara Way. Follow the shoreline trail south. Near Georges Hollow take the trail to the left up to the upper shoreline trail and turn right. You'll find the main trail to the Big Beacon & Living Room around the bend. Stay on the main trail, and do not take any minor trails to the left or right. At the top of the gulley, there is a fork in the trail. Go left to the Living Room or go straight for the summit hike.

• RATINGS: MODERATE


• MILEAGE: 1.3 miles each way


• ELEVATION: 950' gain


• KIDS & DOGS enjoy this trail.


• NO RESTROOMS are available


• HIKE TIME: Allow 2 hours, plus time at the Living Room


• DIRECTIONS: From Foothill Blvd, near the U of U, follow signs to Red Butte Gardens. Drive up Wakara Way and turn right on Colorow Dr and park.

explore de Isle

God gave us a wonderful day for a Spring bike ride and a hike to the top of Buffalo Point. It was buggy on the causeway; but bug free on the Isle. We saw a jack rabbit near the beach. Jesus held back the stormy weather until our trip home.

ANTELOPE ISLAND STATE PARK

DESCRIPTION: An energetic bicycle ride onto the Island, up to the visitor center, down to the beach, and up to Buffalo Point. (Buffalo Grill has moved down to the beach and opens 11am.) Locking our bicycles, we hike up Buffalo Point to a rocky area to eat lunch. It was fun coasting down the hill back to the causeway.

RATING: MODERATE - not for kids and too long for most beginners.

RESTROOMS: Available throughout the park.

MILEAGE: 21 miles total

TIME: Allow 4 hours from start to finish.

FEE: $3 per bicycle rider (senior discount available too)

DIRECTIONS: Take I-15 to Syracuse/Layton, exit onto Antelope Drive and head west toward the Great Salt Lake.