LIVING ROOM

 
What a great day to hike 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. Near Georges Hollow take the trail to the left up to the upper shoreline trail and turn right. You'll find the main trail to the Big Beacon & Living Room around the bend. Stay on the main trail, and do not take any minor trails to the left or right. At the top of the gulley, there is a fork in the trail. Go left to the Living Room or go straight for the summit hike.


RATINGS: MODERATE
MILEAGE: 1.3 miles each way
ELEVATION: 950' gain
KIDS & DOGS enjoy this trail.
NO RESTROOMS are available
HIKE TIME: Allow 2 hours, plus time at the Living Room
DIRECTIONS: From Foothill Blvd, near the U of U, follow signs to Red Butte Gardens. Drive up Wakara Way (300 South) and turn right on Colorow Road (2310 East) and park.  
3 hour parking limit signs posted along the road, 8am to 6pm.

Trip to Heaven

Emy couldn't make the LIVING ROOM hike this morning; but decided it was more fun to go to doggy heaven. 

She had fun leading our Snow Dogs hikes and other Millcreek Canyon adventures.

Ensign Peak

What a great day to be Outdoors with Jesus!
DESCRIPTION:  This is a short hike up to a historic overlook with great views of the Salt Lake Valley.  Begin the hike at Ensign Peak Nature Park.   Hike straight up the trail.  Take the short trail to the Amphitheater and enjoy the scenery.  Then continue to the top.  On the way back take the path to the Vista Mound.


EMY's LAST HIKE

RATINGS: Newbies
MILEAGE: 1/2 mile to the peak
HIKE TIME:  1 hour total
DIRECTIONS:  Driving up State Street to the Utah State Capitol, turn right on E. Capitol Blvd, continue straight up the road to the top, turn left on Ensign Vista Drive.   Look for Ensign Peak Nature Park.

Avenue Twin Peaks

We enjoyed a hike up to Twin Peaks from the Perry Hollow trailhead and saw great views of the Salt Lake Valley.   The weather was cool and sunny today and a fun day to fellowship with friends.

DESCRIPTION:  From the lower gate, take the Jeep road.  After going around the first bend, look for a small trail on the right...this will take you up to the peak.    You will climb a steep hill and follow a Jeep trail to the back side of Twin Peaks.   If you take the wrong trail, you will be on The Bob Sled mountain bike trail.  Watch out.
RATINGS:  Moderate/Intermediate
ELEVATION GAIN:  1,400'
MILEAGE:  2 miles to peak
HIKE TIME:  2 1/2 hours
DOGS must be on a leash.
DIRECTIONS:  From 11th Ave and Virginia Street,  drive up the foothills on Virginia Street,  turn right on Chandler, then left on Tomahawk Drive and drive west, turn right on Perry's Hollow Road and park at the end by the gate.

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.