Tuesday, July 24, 2012

TUBING LAVA HOT SPRINGS


TUBING DOWN THE PORTUEF RIVER IN
LAVA HOT SPRINGS IS A BLAST!

ENJOY FLOATING DOWN THE RIVER. 
TUBES HAVE HANDLES TO HOLD ONTO.
IT'S FUN TO CONNECT TUBES WITH YOUR FRIENDS. TRY NOT TO FALL OUT, IT'S HARD TO STAND UP. NEAR THE END OF TOWN YOU NEED TO EXIT. LOOK FOR THE WOODEN STAIRS ON THE RIGHT.

RETURN ON THE RIVER TRAIL.
WALK THROUGH MAIN STREET.
AND IF YOU STILL HAVE TIME, 
FLOAT DOWN THE RIVER AGAIN.

THERE ARE MANY PLACES TO RENT TUBES IN LAVA HOT SPRINGS. YOUR CHOICE OF 2 HOURS, 1/2 DAY OR ALL DAY RENTAL. RENTALS INCLUDE TUBE AND LIFE JACKET. CHOOSE YOUR SIZE OF TUBE: SINGLE, DOUBLE, TRIPLE OR QUADS.
IF YOU DON'T WANT TO WALK BACK CARRYING A TUBE, THERE'S A SHUTTLE SERVICE. 
DON'T FLOAT WITH GLASSES, WALLETS, CELL PHONES, ETC. NO GLASS AND NO STYROFOAM ALLOWED IN THE RIVER.

Sunday, June 10, 2012

UNION PACIFIC RAIL TRAIL ~ SILVER QUINNS LOOP

Are you looking for a great evening mountain biking in Park City with a fast downhill ride?   Enjoy a combination of dirt roads, paved parkways and city streets.


RIDE DIRECTIONS:
  • Begin your ride at Promontory Rail Trail,
  • Ride south on the Union Pacific Rail Trail toward Park City,
  • Cross busy SR 248,
  • Ride a paved portion of the Rail Trail to the next road,
  • Pedal up Richardson Flat Rd and turn right on Park City Parkway trail,
  • Continue riding the Park City Parkway,
  • You will ride by the dog park on this paved trail,
  • The trail continues up the hill between two buildings,
  • And the paved parkway ends at the Park City Medical Center,
  • Continue on the Silver Quinns dirt road,
  • Follow the dirt road by US 40,
  • When you reach Highland Drive, ride north on this street,
  • Turn right on Silver Summit Parkway road and ride over US 40,
  • Continue on Silver Creek Drive,
  • Turn right on Promontory Ranch Road,
  • Turn left into Promontory Rail Trail parking area.
MILEAGE: 8.5 miles
ELEVATION GAIN: 250'
RIDE TIME: 1 hour
RESTROOM available at parking lot.
DIRECTIONS:  Take exit 2 off of US 40, drive east on Silver Creek Dr, turn right on Promontory Ranch Road, and left into the Promontory Rail Trail parking.

Sunday, May 13, 2012

Bonneville Shoreline ~ H Rock section

A great place to walk the dog, or go on an evening hike.  If you are biking the Bonneville trail from Sunnyside Ave to Parley's Canyon, you have to follow the signs on public paved streets to this section.
CARRIGAN CIRCLE to DEVONSHIRE DRIVE
DIRECTIONS:  From Foothill Blvd and 2100 South drive up the hill.  The road becomes Hyland Hills Rd.  Turn left on Lake Line Drive (2951 South) and drive to the end of the street.  Park at Carrigan Circle.   The trail begins at the gate.
MILEAGE:  .45 each way
ELEVATION GAIN: 50'
DOGS are allowed.  Make sure you clean up after them.

Friday, May 11, 2012

Bonneville Shoreline Trail

Bike the upper Bonneville Shoreline Trail south, go clockwise around the Wagner Spring loop, and return on the lower Bonneville Shoreline trail.





RED BUTTE TO WAGNER SPRING LOOP
DIRECTIONS: Park at Colorow Road (2310 East) and Wakara Way (300 South), outside the main entrance to Red Butte Gardens. The trail begins at the stop sign. Enjoy riding through the enchanted forest up to the Bonneville Shoreline trail.   Take the trail going up, on the south side of the new Natural History Museum.  When you reach a junction, take the Upper Bonneville trail south and pass by a bench.  Stay on the upper trail until you cross the fenced area, overlooking This Is The Place Monument.   Look for the SLOW sign, and coast down the hill.   You will come to a junction seeing apartment complexes and relay towers;  instead of following the Bonneville trail on the right, going down a steep hill; take the dirt road to the left.  This road goes down the hill, passing Wagner Spring and becomes a singletrack, above Emigration Canyon road.  At the junction, keep right and go up the hill to the Bonneville trail.  Follow the trail up to the fenced area.  Now take the lower road back to the Museum; and back to your vehicle.
GEAR: Helmet, gloves, pump, water, flat repair kit, energy snack, camera, and sun protection.
MILEAGE: 3.3 miles
ELEVATION GAIN: 300'

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Bonneville Shoreline Loop

BONNEVILLE SHORELINE TRAIL

A great mountain bike ride if you are limited for time.  Good exercise climbing up the hills, and a great ride on your return trip.







RED BUTTE to DRY CREEK LOOP
DIRECTIONS:  Park at Colorow Road (2310 East) and Wakara Way (300 South), outside the main entrance to Red Butte Gardens.   The trail begins at the stop sign.   Enjoy riding through the enchanted forest up to the Bonneville Shoreline trail.  Turn right, traveling north past the new Natural History Museum, and drop down a hill.   When you come to a paved road, make a right and look for a trail marker on the left side of the road.    Take the lower Bonneville route up the hill.   The dirt road becomes a single track.  When drop down to hill near Dry Creek the trail splits.  Take the upper trail to the upper loop and return back to Red Butte Gardens.  Stay on the upper trail until the last path that drops back down.
MILEAGE: 3 miles
ELEVATION GAIN: 250'
GEAR:  Helmet, water, pump, flat repair kit, and camera.

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Tibble Fork Reservoir Trailhead


GRANITE FLAT CAMPGROUND
American Fork Canyon is a Winter wonderland.   Take the left fork, and drive 2 miles to Tibble Fork Reservoir, where you'll find a huge parking area and a gated road.   Outdoor adventures include, hiking, snowshoeing, fishing, cross country skiing and enjoying a snowmobile ride up several roads.




GRANITE FLAT CAMPGROUND
This is a great place to go on your first visit to Tibble Fork.  One mile up forest road #10, you'll find a groomed place for cross country skiing.  Snowshoers must walk on the sides, staying off the groomed portion of the trail.   No snowmobiles are allowed in the campground.

SILVER LAKE FLAT - FOREST ROAD #10
Snowmobiles, cross country skiers, hikers, and snowshoers can venture up the snow packed road 4 miles, to Silver Lake Flat.   This would make a great day adventure.

NORTH FORK CANYON - FOREST ROAD #85
Snowmobile, cross country ski, hike or snowshoe up the road.   This road connects with Midway and other backcountry roads.

TIBBLE FORK TRAIL #41 - MILL CANYON TRAIL #40
Backcountry adventurers, may enjoy this 3.8 mile loop.  The trail begins by crossing the Tibble Fork dam, and taking the trail #41 to the right.   At the first trail junction, take the left trail #40, down Mill Canyon to Tibble Fork Reservoir.  

FEE: $6 for 3 day pass; or use your National Recreation Pass on a rear view mirror hanger.
RESTROOM:  Available at the parking area.
DIRECTIONS:  From I-15 take exit 284, travel east on Timpanogos Highway to American Fork Canyon.

PINE HOLLOW TRAILHEAD











American Fork Canyon is a wonderful place to see in the Winter.   Take the right fork and drive 1.8 miles up the Alpine Loop until you reach the gated road.   See breath-taking views of the mountains that God has created.

ALPINE LOOP NORTH
Enjoy hiking, snowshoeing, cross country ski or snowmobiling up the road.   You'll see majestic views of the canyon from the road. 

PINE HOLLOW TRAIL #47
Enjoy snowshoeing up a narrow canyon.   The trail joins the Salamander Flat trail #150 in 1.3 miles and Ridge Trail #157 in 2 miles.   No snowmobiles are allowed on this trail.
Check Avalanche forecast before entering in the backcountry.
FEE: $10 for 3 day pass or use your America The Beautiful, Senior, or Military Pass.
RESTROOMS: available at the parking area.
DIRECTIONS:  I-15 exit 284, drive on the Timpanogos Highway SR 92, east toward mountains.