Mary, Martha & Catherine

Best Lake Mary hike in 40 years! All three lakes were full to the brim. God blessed us with cool air, wildflowers, and a sunny day! We played in snow; while the people in the Salt Lake valley scorched with hot temperatures.

• DESCRIPTION: The trail begins at the large parking lot at the Brighton Ski Resort, up Big Cottonwood Canyon, by the dirt road by the lodge. Follow the gravel path up to the trailhead. The Catherine Pass trail takes you to Lake Mary, Martha and Catherine.


• MILEAGE: 2 miles from the parking lot to Catherine Lake.


• ELEVATION GAIN: 1100'


• RATINGS: Newbies to Lake Mary; Moderate to Catherine.


• KID FRIENDLY


• RESTROOMS at the Silver Lake area in Brighton.


• WATERSHED: No dogs allowed! No swimming! No wading in streams!


• HIKE TIME: Allow 3 to 4 hours to relax by lakes.


• GEAR: Water, sunscreen, hat, hiking pole, camera, and snacks.


• DIRECTIONS: Drive up Big Cottonwood Canyon to Brighton, from Wasatch Blvd; and Fort Union Blvd; in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Twin Lakes Loop

Imagine early June weather in the mountains, blue sky, cool breeze, no bugs, and a Bible study by a beautiful alpine lake. Twin Lakes was full to the brim, with ice floating in it, in July!

• DESCRIPTION: A great hike for kids and beginners. We went up the Twin Lakes Trail from Silver Lake, and came down the ski road to the big Brighton parking lot.


• RATINGS: NEWBIES


• MILEAGE: Loop is 2.25 miles


• ELEVATION GAIN: 745'


• HIKE TIME: Allow 2 to 3 hours to enjoy the lake.


• KID FRIENDLY


• NO DOGS ~ Big Cottonwood is a protected watershed area. Also, no swimming in lakes or wading in streams.


• GEAR: Hiking poles, sunscreen, water, hat, camera, sack lunch, first aid, Bible and bug spray.


• DIRECTIONS: Drive up Big Cottonwood Canyon to the Silver Lake parking, (Solitude Nordic Center), Brighton, Utah.


• Big Cottonwood begins at Wasatch Blvd. and Fort Union Blvd. in Salt Lake.

2011 GOOD NEWS JAIL & PRISON MINISTRY BIKE RIDE

PARK CITY, UTAH

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Grand Teton Adventure

Beautiful day for a bicycle ride, taking a ferry over Jenny Lake and hiking to Hidden Falls. What an enjoyable day at the Tetons with Jesus.

GRAND TETON PARKWAY
Park at the Moose Visitor Center. Begin the ride by crossing the street and riding toward Jenny Lake. Make sure you bring a bike lock.

• RATINGS: Moderate ride on paved parkway trail


• MILEAGE: 7.5 miles each way


• RIDE TIME: 45 minutes each way.


• RESTROOMS: At Visitor Center, parking trailheads and Jenny Lake.


• FEE: $12 per biker or a National Park Pass


• GEAR: Bicycle gear, sunscreen, helmet, pump, water, snacks, etc.

JENNY LAKE FERRY
Enjoy a scenic round trip boat ride across the Lake. They even sell Jenny Lake water bottles, full of water. Roundtrip fee for adults is $10. Also, at the boat dock you can rent canoes and kayaks.



HIDDEN FALLS HIKE
Scenic hike up to a roaring falls.

• MILEAGE: 1/2 mile to falls from boat dock.


• RATINGS: NEWBIES


• NO RESTROOMS on this side of the lake.


• GEAR: Sack lunch, camera, bug spray, water, etc.

25th ANNIVERSARY

Giving God all the praise and all the glory for the 25th Anniversary and all the friends, exciting adventures, and scenic wonders in Utah! God blessed us with two thrilling hikes!



















SUNDANCE 
MANDAN SHORT LOOP
Stewart Falls trail from Sundance is closed due snow at the base of the falls, and the dangerous conditions. The forested trail, has many scenic overlooks. Returning to the chair lift, we enjoyed gliding down the mountain.
RATINGS: Newbies 
MILEAGE: 1 mile
LIFT FEE: Check SUNDANCE for current prices
KID FRIENDLY
HIKE TIME: 40 minutes
RESTROOMS available
NO DOGS allowed on the chairlift
PARKING is limited at Sundance, so please carpool.




ASPEN GROVE to STEWART FALLS
What a great day to be outdoors with Jesus! We saw lots of children hiking on the trail today. It was fun climbing over fallen logs and walking on snow. The falls was exploding with all the Spring runoff.

RATINGS: Moderate
MILEAGE: 1.75 miles each way
HIKE TIME: 2 1/2 hours
KID FRIENDLY ~ Steep exposure by the falls
DOGS are allowed on this trail
FEE: Alpine Loop Fee: (3 day pass $6) or use your National Federal Rec Pass with a mirror hanger.

GOOGLE: SUNDANCE RESORT in UTAH

Mystery Tour ~ Mountain Biking

Excellent weather! God gave us a cool, sunny day to enjoy. Wonderful wildflowers mixed with the scrub oaks. Today was a big relay race in Park City.

• DESCRIPTION: We started at the Rail Trail parking in park city, parking lot G. We rode to Quinns trailhead, and up the back side of the Round Valley area. We climbed to the top of the hill and rode down to the ball park and returned to our vehicles.


• RATINGS: Moderate technical


• MILEAGE: 11 miles


• RESTROOMS: Available at the ball park.


• GEAR: Water, energy snacks, helmet, pump, extra tube, and flat repair tools. BIKE TIME: 2 1/2 hours (stop & go)


• DIRECTIONS: From SLC take I-80 up Parley's Canyon, exit and turn right at Kimball Junction driving toward Park City, hang a left on Kearns Blvd, then turn right on Bonanza Blvd, make an immediate left on Prospector Ave, drive past the strip mall and park in lot G, by the Rail Trail sign.

PARKCITY.ORG: Trails and maps!

Jordan River Parkway

Jesus blessed us with a great Sunday afternoon ride. Spring run-off has closed the trail at 7800 South & 4500 South. New wetlands are being created, by flooding fields. Pelicans, ducks and birds love it!

WINCHESTER PARK: 4500 South/7800 South Loop

• DESCRIPTION: The parkway is a paved trail, beside the Jordan River. There are bridges, boardwalks, underpasses, parks, and sections with multiple trails. There's even benches to sit on.


• TRAILHEAD: Winchester Park, Winchester St. (6670 S.) and Murray Bluffs Road (1200 West), Murray Utah.


• RESTROOMS available at the parks.


• RATINGS: NEWBIES


• MILEAGE: 11.3 miles total


• RIDE TIME: 1 1/2 hours


• GEAR: Helmet, water, pump, bike tools, camera, and snacks.