Smith - Morehouse Adventure

We celebrated the fourth of July by praying for our nation at Dave's cabin.  Then we enjoyed a hike from the marina to the Smith -Morehouse trail 001.   Afterwards our fishermen enjoyed catching trout in the beautiful reservoir.  Today was a wonderful vacation away from the hot desert valley.
BOAT LAUNCH to 001 TRAILHEAD HIKE

DECRIPTION:  Park your vehicle at the boat ramp and walk south, down the road to the campground, where you'll take the closed road to the trailhead.

RATINGS: Newbie

MILEAGE: 1.9 miles each way

ELEVATION GAIN: 90'

RESTROOMS available at launch area and 001 trailhead.

SUNDANCE HIKE

SUNDANCE

Sundance hike to Stewart Falls is one of the best hikes in Utah.   It felt great getting soaked with ice cold water walking under the falls.  God blessed us with an enjoyable day with great fellowship.

SUNDANCE STEWART FALLS LOOP

DESCRIPTION:  Take a chair lift ride up Sundance and see scenic views.  Make sure you get off the lift at the first place, and not ride the lift to the summit.  Follow the trail signs to Stewart Falls.   There are a few steep hills, make sure you bring a hiking pole.  There was a crowd of one hundred people hiking the Aspen Grove trail to Stewart Falls, and about a dozen hiking on the Sundance trail.  After enjoying the falls, take the trail down the hill back to Sundance.  Don't take the Aspen Grove trail up the hill.

MILEAGE: 2.5 miles round trip

HIKE TIME: 4 hours
RATINGS: Moderate, kids love this hike, but need to be watched at all times.
CHAIR LIFT PRICE (1 ride) $11 adults, and $8 seniors.
GEAR: Wear shoes and clothing you can get wet. Also, bring a hiking pole, to give you support going down hills and walking across streams.
DIRECTIONS FROM SLC: 1 1/4 hours drive time due to road construction.
Take I-15 Southbound to Orem,
Take exit 272 (800 North) is closed, follow the detour,
Turn left and drive on 800 North toward Provo Canyon,
After driving through the tunnel, turn left on SR92 Alpine Loop,
Drive up the canyon road and look for the Sundance sign, and turn left in parking lot.

Twin Lakes Reservoir

2002 TWIN LAKES RESERVOIR HIKE

God blessed us with a great day in the mountains.   It was sunny, and the wind blowing over the lake was like an air conditioner.   Twin Lakes Reservoir has been a favorite hike over the years.






DESCRIPTION:  Silver Lake has a lot of water this year and great for fishing.   We walked around the boardwalk toward the mountains.  At the trail junction, take the Twin Lake Trail up the hill.   Enjoy great views hiking up the lake and see wildlife
RATINGS: NEWBIES
KID FRIENDLY
NO DOGS: Big Cottonwood Canyon is a watershed area.
MILEAGE: 1 mile to the alpine lake.
RESTROOMS: At Silver Lake Visitor Center
GEAR: Hat, sunscreen, water, energy snacks, camera, and hiking pole.

MOUNTAIN BIKE MYSTERY TOUR

God blessed us with a cool, sunny day. 

On this Mystery Tour, we saw Zebra, cows and birds. 

DESCRIPTION:  Our ride included the Union Pacific Rail Trail, Park City Parkway, Silver Glance, some city streets, and return on the Rail Trail to Park City.

RATINGS: Moderate

RIDE TIME: 2 hours

MILEAGE: 15 miles

GEAR: Helmet, pump, flat repair tools, water, sunscreen, energy snacks, and first aid.

City Creek Canyon Bicycle Ride

When Salt Lake becomes a scorcher, City Creek Canyon offers afternoon shade, by a beautiful creek.  This is a great place to be with Jesus.  And a fun ride down the hill.

CITY CREEK CANYON ROAD

• ODD days the road is gated in the Summer from Memorial Day to the last even day in September, for bicycle riders, joggers, and pedestrians.
• EVEN days the gate is open for folks to drive up the canyon for picnics.   

DESCRIPTION: A great endurance bicycle ride, up a paved canyon road.
RATINGS:  MODERATE
MILEAGE: 5.5 miles up paved road to gate.
ELEVATION GAIN: 1,375'
RESTROOMS and drinking fountains are available in the canyon.
DOGS: Are allowed below the water treatment plant, if they are on leashes and you clean up. Beware of poison ivy and snakes in the canyon.
DIRECTIONS: Drive up B Street to 11th Avenue, continue on Bonneville Blvd. (one way).
Parking is limited by the entrance gate.  Pull off parking is available 6am to 10pm.
PICNIC INFO: 

Mueller Park to Big Rock

MUELLER PARK

BIG ROCK

God gave us a great hike on Memorial Day, full of adventure, great views, and wonderful friends!

DESCRIPTION:  Mueller Park is a great trail for hiking with your family, walking your dog, or mountain biking.   This trail is similar to the Dog Lake trail, in Millcreek Canyon.   There are two benches at the overlook.   Climbing Big Rock can be technical, with sheer drop exposure.

RATINGS: Moderate

MILEAGE: 3.5 miles each way to Big Rock overlook.

ELEVATION GAIN: 968'

HIKE TIME: Allow 3 1/2 hours

DOG OWNERS need to clean up.

DIRECTIONS from SLC:  Take I-15 exit 315, 2600 South, drive up the hill and the road curves left becoming Orchard Drive (north),  turn right on 1800 South and drive straight to the mountains.  Park outside Mueller Park at Maple Ridge Drive and Mueller Park Road.   The trail begins across a wooden bridge and is free.  The picnic area there is a $5 walk-in fee or $8 per vehicle up the paved road.

GEAR: Water, sack lunch, sunprotection, hat, energy snacks, jacket, and first aid.

Union Pacific Rail Trail

A wonderful ride on the Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail.  We saw cows, horses, a fox, a cat, song birds, and lamas, as we rode by farm land.   God blessed us with a solar eclipse this evening at 7:29pm.  Some of us ate out at Park City after the ride, and viewed the partial solar eclipse.

WANSHIP to COALVILLE LOOP
DESCRIPTION: This is a great endurance ride for mountain bikers.
RATINGS: Moderate on dirt and gravel doubletrack.
MILEAGE: 15 miles round trip
RIDE TIME: 1 hour to Coalville, 1 hour 20 minutes return.
DIRECTIONS:  From SLC,  take I-80 east,  take the Wanship exit, turn left and travel through town, until you see a parking lot with a restroom.
GEAR: We highly recommend thorn liners to protect you from gettting a flat.  Water, sunscreen, helmet, pump, water, sunglasses, camera, energy snacks, and flat repair tools.