Twin Lakes Reservoir

2002 TWIN LAKES RESERVOIR HIKE

God blessed us with a great day in the mountains.   It was sunny, and the wind blowing over the lake was like an air conditioner.   Twin Lakes Reservoir has been a favorite hike over the years.






DESCRIPTION:  Silver Lake has a lot of water this year and great for fishing.   We walked around the boardwalk toward the mountains.  At the trail junction, take the Twin Lake Trail up the hill.   Enjoy great views hiking up the lake and see wildlife
RATINGS: NEWBIES
KID FRIENDLY
NO DOGS: Big Cottonwood Canyon is a watershed area.
MILEAGE: 1 mile to the alpine lake.
RESTROOMS: At Silver Lake Visitor Center
GEAR: Hat, sunscreen, water, energy snacks, camera, and hiking pole.

MOUNTAIN BIKE MYSTERY TOUR

God blessed us with a cool, sunny day. 

On this Mystery Tour, we saw Zebra, cows and birds. 

DESCRIPTION:  Our ride included the Union Pacific Rail Trail, Park City Parkway, Silver Glance, some city streets, and return on the Rail Trail to Park City.

RATINGS: Moderate

RIDE TIME: 2 hours

MILEAGE: 15 miles

GEAR: Helmet, pump, flat repair tools, water, sunscreen, energy snacks, and first aid.

City Creek Canyon Bicycle Ride

When Salt Lake becomes a scorcher, City Creek Canyon offers afternoon shade, by a beautiful creek.  This is a great place to be with Jesus.  And a fun ride down the hill.

CITY CREEK CANYON ROAD

• ODD days the road is gated in the Summer from Memorial Day to the last even day in September, for bicycle riders, joggers, and pedestrians.
• EVEN days the gate is open for folks to drive up the canyon for picnics.   

DESCRIPTION: A great endurance bicycle ride, up a paved canyon road.
RATINGS:  MODERATE
MILEAGE: 5.5 miles up paved road to gate.
ELEVATION GAIN: 1,375'
RESTROOMS and drinking fountains are available in the canyon.
DOGS: Are allowed below the water treatment plant, if they are on leashes and you clean up. Beware of poison ivy and snakes in the canyon.
DIRECTIONS: Drive up B Street to 11th Avenue, continue on Bonneville Blvd. (one way).
Parking is limited by the entrance gate.  Pull off parking is available 6am to 10pm.
PICNIC INFO: 

Mueller Park to Big Rock

MUELLER PARK

BIG ROCK

God gave us a great hike on Memorial Day, full of adventure, great views, and wonderful friends!

DESCRIPTION:  Mueller Park is a great trail for hiking with your family, walking your dog, or mountain biking.   This trail is similar to the Dog Lake trail, in Millcreek Canyon.   There are two benches at the overlook.   Climbing Big Rock can be technical, with sheer drop exposure.

RATINGS: Moderate

MILEAGE: 3.5 miles each way to Big Rock overlook.

ELEVATION GAIN: 968'

HIKE TIME: Allow 3 1/2 hours

DOG OWNERS need to clean up.

DIRECTIONS from SLC:  Take I-15 exit 315, 2600 South, drive up the hill and the road curves left becoming Orchard Drive (north),  turn right on 1800 South and drive straight to the mountains.  Park outside Mueller Park at Maple Ridge Drive and Mueller Park Road.   The trail begins across a wooden bridge and is free.  The picnic area there is a $5 walk-in fee or $8 per vehicle up the paved road.

GEAR: Water, sack lunch, sunprotection, hat, energy snacks, jacket, and first aid.

Union Pacific Rail Trail

A wonderful ride on the Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail.  We saw cows, horses, a fox, a cat, song birds, and lamas, as we rode by farm land.   God blessed us with a solar eclipse this evening at 7:29pm.  Some of us ate out at Park City after the ride, and viewed the partial solar eclipse.

WANSHIP to COALVILLE LOOP
DESCRIPTION: This is a great endurance ride for mountain bikers.
RATINGS: Moderate on dirt and gravel doubletrack.
MILEAGE: 15 miles round trip
RIDE TIME: 1 hour to Coalville, 1 hour 20 minutes return.
DIRECTIONS:  From SLC,  take I-80 east,  take the Wanship exit, turn left and travel through town, until you see a parking lot with a restroom.
GEAR: We highly recommend thorn liners to protect you from gettting a flat.  Water, sunscreen, helmet, pump, water, sunglasses, camera, energy snacks, and flat repair tools.

Waterfall Canyon

A great day hiking with Jesus and good friends!

DESCRIPTION: Go up to the Bonneville Shoreline trail, turn left, this will take you around the scenic way. We stopped at a spring, then hiked up to an overlook. Then we entered into Waterfall Canyon. A hiking pole will help you through some of the rocky areas. You'll enjoy hiking by a stream.
RATINGS: MODERATE
MILEAGE: 2 miles up the long way, 1.4 miles down the short trail.
ELEVATION GAIN: 900'
KIDS love this hike, but must be supervised.

DOGS are allowed on leashes.  Owners must clean up.
HIKE TIME: Allow 4 hours to enjoy the hike and falls.
RESTROOMS: flush restrooms at the trailhead when the door is unlocked.
DIRECTIONS: Take Harrison Blvd in Ogden, drive up 30th Street, and find your way over to 29th Street. At the foothills you'll find the trailhead parking.
GEAR: Don't leave garbage at the falls...pack it out! Bring plenty of water, energy snacks, sack lunch, hiking pole, sunscreen, jacket, first aid, and camera.

LIVING ROOM

The Weber Pathways, Thursday evening group joined us on this foothill adventure.   The Living Room is an overlook above the University of Utah.  There are stone chairs and even a stone sofa to sit on.   And great views of the Salt Lake Valley.

DESCRIPTION:  Trail begins near the stop sign, at Wakara Way and Colorow Drive.  Once you reach the Bonneville Shoreline trail, turn right and head south.   Turn left and take a trail up.  Take the main trail on the south side of the gully, Georges Hollow.  Don't take any side trails.   On top of Georges Hollow turn left, and take the trail up to the living room.

RATINGS: MODERATE
MILEAGE: 1.3 miles each way
HIKE TIME:  Allow 2 to 3 hours.
ELEVATION: 950' gain
KIDS & DOGS enjoy this trail.
NO RESTROOMS available
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.