Millcreek Canyon Road Snowshoe

After eating a bagel at Einstien's Bagels, we enjoyed a hike up the Millcreek Canyon road.  Dogs really enjoy this walk.
Description: Drive up to the top of Millcreek Canyon from 3800 S. Wasatch Blvd. and find a parking place.  The road is gated off during the winter months.  
Mileage: Hike up 2 miles and turn around.
Elevation gain: 660'
Hike time:  1 1/2 hours up and 45 minutes return.
Dog owners must clean up after their pets and obey the Millcreek Leash Laws.

Snowbasin Overlook Hike

God blessed us with a warm, blue sky day.  While most of the folks at Snowbasin were on the slopes skiing and snowboarding; we enjoyed snowshoing away from the crowds.
Description:  Begin your hike at the Maples trailhead on the road.  Please do not walk on the groomed cross country ski track; stay on the sides or the middle.   Walk toward the ridge and do not take the Art Nord trail down or go to the cross country ski loop to the left.  Look for a Ogden Canyon Overlook trail sign and map.  From there follow the packed snowshoe trail up to the top.
On your return route consider taking the telephone pole trail back to the parking lot.
Ratings:  Moderate/Intermediate
Hike time: allow 3 1/2 hours
Dogs are allowed:  Bring leash and clean up bags.
Mileage:  5 miles
Elevation gain: 810'
Restrooms: Snowbasin Lodge, (none on the trail)
Gear: Snowshoes, poles, insulated snow boots, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, dress in layers, day pack, water, sack lunch, camera, and gloves.


Directions:Take I-15 northbound, after passing the Lagoon exit, take US 89 north, then I-84 east, take Mountain Green exit, and follow signs up the hill to Snowbasin.   Drive down to Snowbasins parking lot 2, and park below Terrace H.    Snowbasin has a shuttle that can take you to the lodge for restrooms.

Big Cottonwood Campgrounds Snowshoe

God gave us a wonderful blue sky day.   Clean mountain air and plenty of sunshine.  We had an enjoyable day hiking around Jordan Pines and Spruces campground.  
We saw snowshoers running in the MedWAR mountain assault race.  Signs posted on trees had multiple choice medical emergency questions.

Big Cottonwood Snowshoe

A great way to enjoy New Year Day, up in the mountains playing in the snow.   We hiked up to Doughnut Falls and wandered the campground area on the way back.   It was cloudy when we started but God brought out the sunny blue sky.   This was great exercise too!
Directions:  Drive up Big Cottonwood Canyon to Mill D South Fork and park.  Follow the road to the Doughnut Falls trailhead.
Restroom was open by parking area.
Gear: Snowshoes, poles, insulated boots, gloves, hat, water, sunglasses, sunscreen, energy snacks, and camera.

LIVING ROOM

It was a wonderful hike, beautiful day, and a great day to be Outdoors with Jesus!
We hiked up to the LIVING ROOM from the Bonneville Shoreline trail, by the entrance to Red Butte Gardens.   The trail wasn't crowded at all; because most of the U of U students were at the football game. 

The Living Room has stone chairs and benches to sit on 

• This is a moderate 1.3 mile hike up to the overlook. 
• Kids love this hike.
• Friendly dogs are welcome.  
• Total hike time is 2 1/2 hours.
• Park at Wakara Way and Colorow Road, SLC, UT

 

Adam's Canyon

God blessed us with excellent hiking weather, and beautiful fall colors.

Adam's Canyon is a FUN PLACE for hikers!   Prepare yourself for a great obsticle course.  You'll walk on sand, over bridges, through streams, scramble on rocks, climb over and under trees, walk on a ledge, see wildlife, discover secret trails, and see a beautiful waterfall.   And in Autumn you discover a forest of vivid colors.   This is not a hike for the faint at heart; but an adventure in the Layton area.   The hike takes about 3 hours and is great exercise!

Lake Solitude ~ Twin Lakes loop

We enjoyed a day with wonderful friends around Brighton, Utah. Our moderate hike began at Silver Lake.  At the trail junction, we took the Lake Solitude Trail, hiking 1.4 miles to Lake Solitude.  After taking  break, we hiked up the road to the pass, and went down the hill to Twin Lakes Reservoir.   We enjoyed seeing the golden aspens.   Several hikers went fishing; while the rest of us enjoyed lunch.  God blessed us with a great day in the mountains.
Mileage: 4 3/4 mile loop
Elevation Gain: 998'
Hike Time: Allow 3 hours
Restrooms available at Silver Lake
Watershed: No dogs, no swimming, and no wading allowed.