BATTLE CREEK FALLS

BATTLE CREEK FALLS

It looked like a rainy day; but God gave us sun! A wonderful cool day for a Sunday hike. We saw four big horn sheep, humming birds, dragon flies, squirrels, and a Summer Tanager bird. Wonderful rock outcroppings, and a splendid view of snowcapped Timpanogos.

Adventure in the foothills above Pleasant Grove, Utah See three different waterfalls and a pond.

Less than 1 mile to the big falls. Kids hike to this one.

The other 2 falls are smaller and no further than 1/2 mile away, but require hiking up a steep trail with loose rock.

Make sure you have a hiking stick.

RESTROOM ~ outhouse is available at the Kiwanis Picnic area. 

MEET PLACE: Battle Creek Canyon parking or call for carpooling 

DRIVE TIME: 45 minutes (36 miles) from SLC DIRECTIONS: from SLC take I-15 southbound, take exit 279 and turn left, turn right on State Street and follow US 89,

turn left on Main Street and follow US 89 & drive a few miles,

(you're heading for the canyon on the right side of the big G)

when you see the large American flag at Maceys get in the left lane, you'll pass Center Street, then turn left on 200 South

(small side street), drive east toward the mountains on 200 South, enter dead end road, pass the water tank, look for Kiwanis dirt parking lot.

KIDS & DOGS are welcome on this hike.

Watch out for exposure & steep drop offs. 

RATINGS: NEWBIES to first falls ~ MODERATE to second falls. 

HIKE TIME: 2 hours 

GEAR: Sun protection, hat, water, hiking poles, first aid, camera, & jacket.

Little Dell Canyon ~ Mountain biking

What a marvelous view of the mountains and valleys, looking down from Big Mountain Pass. God blessed us with another great ride. Sometimes we wore jackets and sometimes we took them off. Birds were singing. Wildflowers were blooming. Little Dell Reservoir sparkled. 

Little Dell Canyon Utah state road 65 is a paradise for bikers in the Spring. The road to East Canyon is gated off for the Winter. It is a safe place to ride your bike without any traffic. On the return trip, mountain bikers may wish to take the lower Pioneer trail to Little Dell Reservoir. 

MILEAGE: 5 miles each way, 1550' elevation gain. 

RATINGS: MODERATE 

RIDE TIME: 3 1/4 hours, with 1/2 break sitting on the bench at Big Mtn Pass. 

RESTROOMS: are available at the parking lot, on the road & at the pass. 

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: drive up Parley's Canyon I-80, take exit 134, turn left and drive up state road 65 toward East Canyon, do not turn left & drive up to Emigration Canyon, turn right into Little Dell Reservoir parking lot. free parking for bikers only, & if you plan to hike or enjoy the reservoir you must pay the parking fee. 

Lower Pioneer Trail 

DESCRIPTION: Enjoy an easy singletrack, on the old Pony Express trail. Start your ride at the outhouse (east side of road). You'll cross a wooden bridge, pedal through woods, and meadows. At the reservoir, take the dirt road back to the parking lot. A great trail for kids & those new to mountain biking. 

MILEAGE: 1 1/2 miles, 240' elevation loss. RATINGS: Newbies 

WATERFALL CANYON

God gives us wonderful days and beautiful places to hike.  I have never seen so much water at Waterfall Canyon.  

DESCRIPTION: Enjoy a hike on the foothills of Ogden into a beautiful hidden canyon. From the trailhead shelter, take the trail going up the hill,

At the Bonneville Shoreline trail

turn right for the Short route,

the trail joins the Bonneville Shoreline trail, after crossing a bridge, and turn left and hike up the canyon.

or turn left for the Scenic Tour,

at the first junction (BST marker),

take the trail down the hill to the Spring,

after passing it, turn right on the next trail,

(this trail will take you up the hill and southbound)

At the next junction, (BST marker), continue straight, and do not take the trails up Taylor Canyon or the one back down the hill.

you will climb and pass a rock outcropping overlooking the valley, (good place for a break)

continue until you reach the first canyon,

cross a stream on a wooden bridge and take the trail up the canyon.

you'll pass a cherry tree, and cross a wooden bridge.

RATINGS - MODERATE 

MILEAGE - 3 mile loop, 1200' elevation gain KIDS - are welcome. Be prepared to carry younger children. The stream can be dangerous, make sure you watch them at all times. 

DIRECTIONS: From SLC drive northbound I-15, take exit 334, US 89 northbound to Ogden after passing Lagoon.

drive on the James V Hansen highway (US 89) northbound, turn right on Harrison Blvd; turn right on 30th Street drive toward mountains, turn left on Tyler, turn right on 29th Street and drive toward mountains, the road ends at the top, turn right into the 29th Street Trailhead parking; (do not leave any valuables in your car)

DRIVE TIME: Plan at least 1 hour drive time from SLC.

RESTROOMS available.

GEAR: Hiking stick or poles are highly recommended. Wear your water shoes, and get your feet wet. Bring water, sunscreen, hat, jacket, camera, food, & first aid.

BIG BEACON

It's a joy to be in God's mountains! People were out enjoying the weather. It was a warm sunny day & a cool breeze. What a great Sunday hike. Muleears were in bloom. 

BIG BEACON ON MOUNT WIRE

Big Beacon ~ Mount Wire Hike 

Adventure in the foothills above Red Butte Garden, up a canyon near the University of Utah. See fantastic views of Salt Lake City and the Great Salt Lake. 

NO RESTROOMS 

MEET PLACE: Bonneville Shoreline connector trailhead. 

DIRECTIONS: Google Map: "Wakara Way & Colorow Drive, SLC, Utah" Near the U of U, follow signs to Red Butte Gardens, park near the intersection of Wakara Way & Colorow Dr. HIKE up to the Bonneville Shoreline trail & turn right heading south, after a hill, turn left up a road towards the mountains, once on the upper Shoreline trail turn right heading south, take the trail up to the summit, on the south side of Georges Hollow, you see a few water-bars on the way up, continue straight up the mountain & do not take the trails to the north, almost 1/2 way up there is a fork in the trail, turn left for the "Living Room" (you'll be heading down) or continue straight for the trail to the summit. 

MOUNT WIRE

RATINGS: INTERMEDIATE 

ELEVATION GAIN: 2140' 

HIKE TIME: 3 1/4 hours 

SHORTER HIKE: to the infamous "Living Room" (moderate) GEAR: Sun protection, hat, water, hiking poles, energy snacks, first aid, camera, & jacket.

GREAT VIEW OF SALT LAKE

Jordan River Parkway

JORDAN RIVER PARKWAY

Fantastic Spring day to praise God. Today was the warmest day of the year, sunny and 70 degrees.

KIDS LOVE THIS TRAIL

GOOD EXERCISE

The Jordan River Parkway was a wonderful place to spend a Sunday afternoon. People were walking, skating, and biking along the paved trail. 

Winchester Park is a safe place to meet & park your car. At 2:15pm, we prayed and rode north to 3300 South. Children were having fun chasing ducks in the picnic area. It was a perfect Spring day. We returned to our vehicles around 4:20pm. 

ENJOY A SUNDAY RIDE

Ride time: 2 hours 

Meet at Winchester Park trailhead 

Winchester (6670 S.) & Murray Bluffs Rd. (1200 W.) 

Directions: From State Street by the Fashion Place Mall, head west on Winchester 1.8 miles and turn right on Murray Bluffs Road. 

Gear: Helmet, pump, flat tire tools & repair kit, extra tube, water, snacks, sunscreen, first aid, & bike gloves. 

Ride Description: Ride north to 3300 South & back.

ANTELOPE ISLAND ~ tour de Island

ANTELOPE ISLAND STATE PARK

CAUSEWAY

God cares for us. God blessed us with a beautiful sunny day and a picture perfect blue sky. 

TOUR DE ISLAND

It was wonderful seeing the wildlife he created; and the beautiful Great Salt Lake. We had an enjoyable Spring outing, riding around Antelope Island State Park. 

GREAT SALT LAKE

At 10:15am, we paid our entrance fee, prayed, and rode the 7 mile causeway. This is fun seeing water on both sides of the road and it is an easy stretch with no elevation gain.

Entering the Island, you'll pass a Memorial, and marina. 

VISITOR CENTER

Traveling on pavement, we pedaled up to the visitor center to take a 10 minute break. 

FUN BICYCLE RIDE

Some of us saw Jack Rabbits. Coasting down to the beach, we rode over sand covered pavement. We saw tourists wandering out to the Great Salt Lake. We saw bison, on our climb up to Buffalo Point. We found a picnic table along the roadside, and had our lunch. 

RIDING THE ROAD

Speeding down the road, we stopped at looked at some antelope by the road. They were grazing, and a couple of them were butting heads. Back on the causeway, it was 7 miles back to our cars. What a wonderful day, that God has made!  We got back at 2pm. 

ANTELOPE

"tour de Island" is a 21.7 mile bike ride. 

Direction to Antelope Island State Park from SLC: drive north on I-15, take exit 332 "Antelope Drive," (one exit past Layton Hills Mall) turn left on Antelope Dr. and head west to the Great Salt Lake, turn left into large parking lot, before state park entrance booth. 

Drive time from SLC: 1 hour

Ratings: MODERATE  

Gear: helmet, gloves, dress in layers, sunglasses, sunscreen, water, energy snacks, first aid, pump, extra tube, tools to change flats, camera, bike lock, binoculars, and spending money for visitor center or snack bar.

Beware of goatheads!

Outdoors with Jesus

Outdoors with Jesus is a free hiking and mountain biking group, based in Northern Utah. We began in the June 1986. Our club is open to both single and married adults. The purpose of this blog is to discuss our Adventures in Utah, sharing trails, and descriptions of mountain bike rides, campouts, and hikes. Who knows, maybe you'll visit Utah one day or experience Outdoors with Jesus.

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