Coyote Buttes North

After applying for the lottery for three years, we won a permit to go see the WAVE.   We prayed for three months, for good weather and God blessed us with a warm sunny day in March.   The Wave is incredible evidence of a world-wide flood.   Under water waves, and mud whipped in the wind after the flood receded.

THE WAVE

HIKE TIME:  We spent 8 hours playing in the desert.

GEAR:  Sports drinks, camera, jacket, lunch, water, salty food, sun protection, hat, maps, GPS, and a permit.

PERMITS:  Each month there is a lottery for four months in advance.   Only 10 persons per day will be given a permit from the lottery.   If you can't get a lottery permit, you may try for a Walk-In permit.   Show up at the Paria BLM visitor center the day before you want the permit; and they will have an early morning drawing for permits.

DIRECTIONS:  Because this is a protected area, you'll have to get this info from the BLM office.  

Antelope Island ~ explore de Isle

ANTELOPE ISLAND

A beautiful Spring day with Jesus!   Some of the group rode the causeway; while other began at the visitor center.  
There were a lot of folks on the Island, because of the Bison Run marathon.  We saw bison too!





ISLAND LOOP from the Visitor Center

DESCRIPTION: Ride down the hill to the beach area, and climb up to Buffalo Point. Lock your bicycle up and hike up to the top.   Enjoy a lunch break.  Ride down to the causeway and stop at the Memorial.  Then return to the visitor center.
MILEAGE: 7 mile loop, or 21 miles if you ride the causeway.
GEAR:  If you are riding a mountain bike, we recommend thorn liners and slime tubes. There are goat head thorns in the desert.   Bring water, sack lunch, sunglasses, bicycle lock, pump, bicycle tools, extra tube, sunglasses, sunscreen, wind breaker, and a hat for hiking.
RESTROOMS: Are available on the Island.
TIME: Allow 3 hours
DIRECTIONS: From I-15 take the Antelope Island exit in Syracuse, and drive west to the Great Salt Lake.
STATE PARK FEE: $9 per vehicle, or $3 per bicycle entering Island.

Doughnut Falls Spring Snowshoe

The winds were howling in the Salt Lake Valley; but God blessed us with a wind-free, partially sunny day in the mountains.   Today we found a snow fort on the trail.

RATINGS: Moderate

NO DOGS:  Big Cottonwood is a protected watershed area.

RESTROOMS:  They locked the restroom by the Big Cottonwood road.

GEAR:  The snow is soft, and wearing your snowshoes are a must.  Bring poles, water, energy snacks, sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, snowboots, and dress in layers.

DIRECTIONS: Drive up Big Cottonwood Canyon to Mill D South Fork and find a place to park.  Follow the cabin road up to the Doughnut Falls trailhead.

Millcreek Canyon Road

MILLCREEK CANYON

God blessed us with a beautiful warm, blue sky day.   The shade was cool, but when you where in the sunlight, it was warm enough to peel off your jacket and gloves.






DESCRIPTION:  Drive up Millcreek Canyon to the gated road, where cross country skiers, snowshoers, and hikers enjoy.   We hiked up to the 2 mile marker and back.
MILEAGE: 4 miles
RESTROOMS:  Available at trailhead, and Elbow Fork trailhead.
RATINGS: Newbies
DOGS: Must be on leash even/odd days on the road.
Dog owners need to clean up after their pets.
FEE: $3 per vehicle leaving the canyon

Bridge Loop

Even if it is snowing, you can still have fun in the mountains with Jesus!    Instead of going all the way to Doughnut Falls, we took a shorter hike.





DESCRIPTION:  From Mill D South Fork, hike up the road toward the Doughnut Falls.   At the trailhead, is a locked restroom.   We hiked up the Cardiff Mine road, until the Doughnut Falls trail crosses a bridge and joins the road.    This is our turn-a-round.
We took the steep path down, through the woods.
RATINGS:  Newbies
MILEAGE:  2.4 miles
ELEVATION GAIN: 460'
HIKE TIME:  2 hours
RESTROOM:  Mill D South Fork
DIRECTIONS:  Drive up Big Cottonwood Canyon,  Fort Union Blvd & Wasatch Blvd. in Salt Lake City, Utah.   Park at Mill D South Fork.

Snowshoe in the Campgrounds

God blessed us with a another great day in the mountains.   We heard birds in the fir trees, saw a snowman, and even climbed a steep hill.  














DESCRIPTION:  From Mill D South Fork, we hiked the sledding area, Jordan Pines, and the Spruces Campground
MILEAGE: 2.7 miles
RATINGS: Moderate
HIKE TIME: 2 1/2 hours
RESTROOMS: Available at parking area, and Winter camping areas.
GEAR: Snowshoes, poles, sunglasses, hat, gloves, water, dress in layers, energy snacks, etc.
DIRECTIONS:  Drive up Big Cottonwood Canyon to Mill D South Fork.

CLUB INFO

BELLS CANYON 2002

OUTDOORS WITH JESUS began the Summer of 1986 as an informal, free hiking and mountain biking club based in Northern Utah.    The club is open to both single and married adults.   And believers and non-believers are welcome to attend.  

OWJ HIKING NEWS
If you want to find out about our upcoming activities, and exciting community events, you need to join our free email newsletter.  

• Each person needs to join for themselves.  
• Don't forward our email, just have your friends join for themselves.
• No spammers are allowed to join.
• Do not add us to any mailing list without first contacting us.
• Send us an email, subject line:  "Subscription" and in your email we need your first/last name,  town/city where you live, and your outdoor interests if any.   If you like to hike, snowshoe, camp, mountain bike, or just want to receive community announcements.    This helps us plan activities in your community; and protects our email account from spammers.
• When you receive the OWJ HIKING NEWS, make sure you add our email to your safe sender list and address book.   Otherwise, it will be deleted or sent to your spam folder.
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KNOW OF A GREAT TRAIL?
Please let us know about great hiking, and mountain bike trail in your area.
We have explored Salt Lake, Ogden, Park City, Heber, Kamas, Oakley, Grantsville, and scenic places in Utah.


OUR FOCUS
"It's all about Jesus!
"...in humility consider others as more important than yourselves. Philippians 2:3 HCB


CLUB CODE

• Obey laws!
• Come in love!
• It's about Jesus!
• And have a spiritual attitude!

http://daypackandthecross.blogspot.com/2011/04/club-conduct.html


 FREE MEMBERSHIP
Open to single and married adults able to participate in outdoor activities. Your children and teens may attend our easier activities if you assume full responsibility and supervise them. Subscribers are not members. Even though membership is free, to be an active member in 2012, you must sign a release/waiver and participate in a 2012 activity.  
Even though the membership may be free, you'll have to pay all park fees, carpooling, camping, and bring your own water, food and gear.


RATINGS

• NEWBIES ~ Great for kids, beginners and slow hikers.
• MODERATE ~ More challenging activities at your own pace.
• INTERMEDIATE ~ Faster, longer, steeper at your own pace.
• DIFFICULT ~ For diehards!
• TECHNICAL ~ Mountain biking on rocky, challenging trails.

http://daypackandthecross.blogspot.com/2008/04/ratings.html


GEAR
We're not an outfitter.  Each person attending must plan, pack and bring the necessary water, food, first aid, and gear for each event.
http://daypackandthecross.blogspot.com/2008/05/fun-hikes.html


CHANGES and CANCELLATIONS

• If you arrive late, try to catch us at the trailhead.
• Activities may be cancelled to bad weather, closed roads, trail closures, weddings, and vehicle breakdowns.
• If the leader doesn't show up 15 minutes after departure time, it has been cancelled.
• Don't let it spoil your day, go hiking anyway with the people there.

RELEASE/WAIVER
Hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, camping, backpacking, and other outdoor activities have dangers and risks!   You need to look out for your own safety, and make your own decisions. All attending need to fill out a release/waiver card for 2012.


SUPPORT
Outdoors with Jesus is a network of outdoor people along the Wasatch Front. It is your contribution of participation, and prayer support which allow us to exist another year. Some people are leaders and can help us lead a hike. Each person has a talent they can contribute, whether if you know wildflowers, trees, animals, gps navigation, or the gift of helps.