Doughnut Falls Snow Hike

God blessed us with a  wonderful, sunny, blue sky day.    No snowshoes needed; just a good pair of snow boots and hiking poles.  


DESCRIPTION: Park at Mill D South Fork in Big Cottonwood Canyon,  hike up the road to the trailhead, and follow the snow packed trail to Doughnut Falls.  It may be dangerous climbing to the falls.RATINGS: MODERATE
MILEAGE: 3.12 miles round trip
ELEVATION GAIN: 500'
HIKE TIME: 1 1/2 hours
NO DOGS allowed in Big Cottonwood Watershed.

Snowshoe 201

God gave us fresh snow!



Today's lesson included walking in fresh snow through a forest, exploring an igloo, walking in a blizzard, hiking in deep snow, climbing and descending hills.    We hiked from Big Cottonwood road by the sledding hill, through the campgrounds.

 

 

 

SNOW DOGS ~ Millcreek Canyon Road

DIRECTIONS: Millcreek Canyon can be accessed from 3800 South and Wasatch Blvd, in Salt Lake City, Utah. You can leave extra cars at the park-n-ride lot on 3900 South & Wasatch Blvd. Drive to the winter gate at the Maple Cove picnic area.
DESCRIPTION: Enjoy walking up a snow covered road, shared with cross country skiers.  Do not walk on top of the groomed cross country ski track.
MILEAGE: We hiked 2 miles up the road.
ELEVATION GAIN: 660'
RATINGS: MODERATE
RESTROOM: At the Maple Cove picnic area.
GEAR:  Snow boots, hat, gloves, water, and snacks.
DOGS: Clean up after your dog, and keep them away from skiers.   Read the Millcreek Leash Law.
KIDS enjoy this hike.
FEE: $3 per vehicle leaving the canyon.

DOUGHNUT FALLS SNOW HIKE

DESCRIPTION: Park at Mill D South Fork in Big Cottonwood Canyon,  hike up the road to the trailhead, and follow the snow packed trail to Doughnut Falls.  It may be dangerous climbing to the falls.
RATINGS: MODERATE
MILEAGE: 3.12 miles round trip
ELEVATION GAIN: 500'
HIKE TIME: 2 hours
NO DOGS allowed in Big Cottonwood Watershed.

God gave us ADVENTURE!

Doughnut Falls is like a small ice cave with water pouring down and icicles.

SNOWSHOE 101

GOD BLESSED US WITH FRESH SNOW

DESCRIPTION:  From Mill D South Fork we went to the Spruces Campground and back.  Today we gave beginners a lesson in snowshoeing.

RATINGS: Newbies

MILEAGE: 2 1/4 miles total

ELEVATION GAIN: 334'

HIKE TIME 2 hours

WATERSHED AREA: No dogs allowed in Big Cottonwood.

RESTROOMS at Mill D South Fork parking and Spruces Campground.

Snowbasin

A GREAT WAY TO CELEBRATE NEW YEARS DAY HIKING IN GOD's MOUNTAINS

Description:  Begin your hike at the Maples trailhead on the road.   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 ridge.  Take the trail to the left to the overlook.
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.

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

North Fork Loop

IT WAS A WONDERFUL DAY IN GOD's OUTDOORS!

DESCRIPTION:  Park at the North Fork Trailhead in the car parking lot.   The trail begins on the north side of the Mirror Lake Highway.   This is a well maintained trail, with blue markers on trees.  When you come to a log fence, the trail heads west.   If you take the trail to the east you'll end up at a lake.   When you get back to the highway, cross the highway, cut over to the cross country ski trail, turn left.   You'll cross a bridge.

RATINGS: Moderate

MILEAGE: 4.1 miles

FEE: $6 per vehicle or use your National Recreation Pass on a rearview mirror hanger.

HIKE TIME: Allow 2 1/2 hours to enjoy the loop.

ELEVATION GAIN: 330'

RESTROOM:   You'll find one at the lower parking lot.

DIRECTIONS: From Kamas, Utah drive east on the Mirror Lake Highway SR 150.

Turn right into the North Fork parking area for cars.