Monday, January 16, 2017

SNOWSHOE to DOUGHNUT FALLS

DESCRIPTION: Park at Mill D South Fork in Big Cottonwood Canyon,  hike up the road to the trailhead, and follow the snow trail to Doughnut Falls.  Snowshoes and poles help you climb up to the cave where you can view the waterfall.
RATINGS: MODERATE        KIDS enjoy this hike.
MILEAGE: 3.12 miles round trip
ELEVATION GAIN: 500'
HIKE TIME: 2 to 3 hours
NO DOGS allowed in Big Cottonwood.



GOD GAVE US A BEAUTIFUL SUNNY DAY!




Saturday, December 31, 2016

ESCAPE from SMOG LAKE CITY

SNOWSHOE 101 CLASS
It was wonderful escaping the toxic smog and traveling up Big Cottonwood Canyon where God gave a sunny BLUE SKY day.   Not a single cloud in the sky!
Here are some photos from our snowshoe class.
No dogs are allowed in Big Cottonwood Canyon.



Saturday, November 12, 2016

FRARY PEAK

A new section of trail has been created from Antenna Hill to Frary Peak.  No longer do you need to climb the steep staircase up the hill.   

EVER DREAM OF GOING 
OUTDOORS WITH JESUS?


NOVEMBER WILDFLOWERS


DIRECTION:  Get a map of the Island at the entrance booth and drive to the trailhead.  Take the road to Garr Ranch,  look for the Frary Peak road to the right.
RATINGS: INTERMEDIATE
MILEAGE: 3.6 miles to the summit
ELEVATION GAIN: 2,500'
HIKE TIME:  Allow 5 hours
FEE: $10 per vehicle (seniors $5)
RESTROOM:  Available below the Frary parking area.

CELL PHONE coverage is spotty.



WRITING IN THE BOOK














DOGS are allowed on the trail with short leash.
DIRECTIONS:  From SLC take I -15 north,
take exit 332 Antelope Drive and turn left, keep driving straight till you reach Antelope Island State Park.

ANIMALS: We saw a herd of 100 Bison cross the Frary Peak trail.  From our car we saw Antelope.

Sunday, November 6, 2016

SKYLINE NATURE LOOP

DESCRIPTION:  Enjoy a hike around the outside parameter of Red Butte Gardens.   
From the south side of the Natural History Museum, take the fence trail up the hill.
Take the main trail following the fence line.   The trail drop down to the Red Butte road.
You have a choice of climbing the hill or taking the Red Butte road back.

RATINGS: MODERATE
MILEAGE: 3 mile loop
KID FRIENDLY

DOGS ARE WELCOME
NO RESTROOMS

DIRECTIONS: WAKARA WAY and COLOROW ROAD, SLC, UT









GOD IS GOOD!

Saturday, October 29, 2016

HIKE to the LIVING ROOM










GREAT DAY OUTDOORS WITH JESUS



DESCRIPTION: Park by the Bonneville Shoreline trail, near the gate to Red Butte Gardens, on Colorow Road and Wakara Way. Follow the shoreline trail south. At Georges Hollow take the trail on the left side up to the upper shoreline trail and turn right. You'll find the main trail to the Big Beacon and Living Room around the bend. 


  • RATINGS: MODERATE
  • MILEAGE: 1.3 miles each way
  • ELEVATION: 950' gain
  • KIDS & DOGS enjoy this trail.
  • NO RESTROOMS are available
  • HIKE TIME: 2 1/2 hours
  • 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.

Saturday, October 22, 2016

ADAMS CANYON




Enjoy Autumn leaves while hiking an obstacle course.
The canyon trail, follows a bubbling stream, through a forest of firs, scrub oaks,
box elders, and maples. On the trail, you will pass by a huge fir tree, cross a wooden bridge, follow hidden trails, climb over rocky areas, walk along narrow ledges, walk under huge logs, step on stones across the stream, and cool off by Adams Canyon Falls.
RATINGS: MODERATE PLUS
ELEVATION GAIN: 1,212'
HIKE TIME: 4 hours
MILEAGE: 3.9 miles round trip
NO RESTROOMS: 
DIRECTIONS: GOOGLE MAP "Adams Canyon Trailhead, Layton, UT"

Saturday, October 15, 2016

GHOST FALLS





















DESCRIPTION: Enjoy a walk through a forest to Ghost Falls. Travel the Bonneville Shoreline trail down the hill, connect with Canyon Hollow trail, turn left on the Burnham Creek trail, right on the Gas Line trail, left on the Ghost Falls trail.  After seeing Ghost Falls, continue on the trail, take a left and join the Canyon Hollow trail and head back to Coyote Hollow trailhead.
TRAILHEAD: COYOTE HOLLOW 
RATINGS: Moderate

MILEAGE: 2.75 mile loop
ELEVATION GAIN:  500'
NO DOGS allowed in Ghost Falls watershed area
RESTROOMS available


DIRECTIONS: Travel toward the Draper Temple,
from Highland Drive, take RAMBLING ROAD,
turn right on MIKE WEIR DRIVE,
turn left toward the Draper Temple parking,
turn right on CANYON VISTA LN.
turn left on GREY FOX DR.
turn right on COYOTE HOLLOW CT.
and find a place to park.

GOOGLE MAP: Draper Temple, Draper, Utah




ANOTHER GREAT DAY OUTDOORS WITH JESUS