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.

DOES THE GREAT SALT LAKE FREEZE?

ANTELOPE ISLAND STATE PARK

ICE ON THE GREAT SALT LAKE

EVEN THOUGH THE GREAT SALT LAKE HAS A HIGHER SALINITY THAN THE OCEAN; WHEN THE TEMPERATURE DROPS IN JANUARY, SHEETS OF ICE FORMS ON THE SHORES.

  

Exploring Antelope Island State Park is fun in the cold of winter.   Come and see ice along the shoreline.  Take pictures of wildlife.  Go to the Visitor Center and gift shop.  Antelope Island is a great place to enjoy a day with God.

See more photos on our Jan 1, 2019 blog,
FROZEN GREAT SALT LAKE 

ADVENTURE ON CYPRUS

STRANGEST THINGS OF THE BIBLE

Paul, Barnabas, and Mark begin an adventure of a lifetime, hiking the Island of Cyprus.  This story begins on the main-land, in the town of Antioch.

"Now in the church that was at Antioch there were certain prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen who had been brought up with Herod the Tetrarch, and Saul." 

Acts 13:1 NKJV

Barnabas means 'son of encouragement'.  And Simeon could have been an African, who carried the cross for Jesus.

"While they were ministering to the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul fr the work to which I have called them."  Acts 13:2 NASB

The Holy Spirit is God, and he speaks!

"Then, having fasted and prayed, and laid hands on them, they sent them away."  

Acts 13:3 NKJV

The church laid hands on Paul, and Barnabas, praying for their first missionary journey.  Barnabas and his cousin John Mark, and Paul, sent out by God the Spirit, started to hike to Seleucia, so they could board a ship to Cyprus.   Barnabas was from Cyprus.

"So, being sent out by the Holy Spirit, they went down to Seleucia and from there they sailed to Cyprus."  Acts 13:4 NASB

"And when they arrived in Salamis, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews.  They also had John as their assistant."   Acts 13:5 NKJV

Not only did they preached the good news of Jesus Christ, but they enjoyed hiking the beautiful Island of Cyprus, from the eastern shores to the capitol town of Paphos.

"When they had gone through the whole island as far as Paphos, they found a magician, a Jewish false prophet whose name was Bar-Jesus who was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, a man of intelligence.  The man summoned Barnabas and Saul and sought to hear the word of God."  Acts 13:6-7 NASB

A false prophet, and sorcerer called himself the Son of Jesus, was hanging around the Roman proconsul, Sergius Paulus; a man of high IQ, seeking to speak to Paul.

"But Elymas the magician (for so his name is translated) was opposing them, seeking to turn the proconsul away from the faith."  

Acts 13:8 NASB

Paul gets in his face!

"Then Saul, who also is called Paul, filled with Holy Spirit, looked intently at him and said, "O full of all deceit and all fraud, you son of the devil, you enemy of all righteousness, will you not cease perverting the straight ways of the Lord?
And now, indeed, the hand of the Lord is upon you, and you shall be blind, not seeing the sun for a time."   And immediately a dark mist fell on him, and he went around seeking someone to lead him by the hand."  Acts 13:9-11 NKJV

The Holy Spirited puts temporary blindness on the false prophet and the man had to led away.  Don't mess with God!

"Then the proconsul believed when he saw what had happened, being amazed at the teaching of the Lord."  Acts 13:12 NASB

LEGACY NATURE PRESERVE TRAIL LOOP

LEGACY NATURE PRESERVE 

2,225 ACRE WILDLIFE PRESERVE

If you are looking for exercise during the off-season month, the Legacy Nature Preserve might be a fun place to explore.   This is a great place to watch birds, jog and walk your dog.

LEGACY NATURE TRAIL 

Is a gravel road that runs on the west side of the Legacy Highway, from 500 South to Center Street.  There are a few benches on the trail to sit and relax by.

After walking 1 mile, cross the pedestrian bridge over the Legacy highway.  You'll find picnic tables and a park on the other side to take a break.  

LEGACY PARKWAY TRAIL

Make a loop by taking the Parkway trail back to the 500 South trailhead.

RATINGS: NEWBIES 
MILEAGE: 3.3 miles
HIKE TIME: 1 1/2 hours

ELEVATION GAIN: 11'

DOG ON LEASH

KID FRIENDLY
RESTROOMS 2.4 miles away at Legacy Park
GPS: 40°53'01.8"N 111°56'20.8"W

West side of Legacy Highway exit 4, and 500 South, Woods Cross, Utah

WHITE ROCK LOOP

ANTELOPE ISLAND STATE PARK

WHITE ROCK LOOP

Escape to Antelope Island and enjoy a ride around the White Rock loop.   Most riders go counterclockwise, following a jeep road up and ride the singletrack back.   From the saddle, there is a new trail that shortcuts around the mountain too.   Bikers need to yield to horse riders, hikers and bison on the trail.  There are benches on the trail for those wishing to take breaks.  

RATINGS: Intermediate technical, jeep road and singletrack.
There are some rocky and sandy sections.
MILEAGE: 7 1/2 miles
ELEVATION GAIN: 700'
BIKE TIME: 2 hours
GEAR: Extra tube, pump, patch kit, plenty of water, snacks, camera, etc.
Goat head thorns will give you a flat.   It is highly recommended to put thorn liners between your tubes and tires; and maybe even use slime tubes.
RESTROOM available at the trailhead.
TRAILHEAD:  East of White Rock group camping area.

UPDATE: There is a new WHITE ROCK LOOP if you don't want to bike up the jeep road.

CANDY MOUNTAIN EXPRESS

BIG ROCK CANDY MOUNTAIN

PAVED PARKWAY TRAIL

Enjoy a bicycle ride on a paved parkway in Marysvale Canyon, following the Seiver River to the Big Rock Canyon.   

You'll find this trail beside US 89, between mile marker 183 to 191.
MILEAGE: 6 1/2 miles each way.
RATINGS: Newbies
KID FRIENDLY: No motorized traffic.

RESTROOM available at the northern trailhead parking lot.

TRAILHEADS 

 

North entrance to Marysvale Canyon, is a parking lot and restroom. On the east side of Highway 89, and Sevier Hwy 250 South. Just south of the I-70 and US 89 exit.

GPS: 38°35'20.7"N 112°15'28.8"W

  
South entrance is across the street from the Big Rock Candy Mountain Resort.   

Look for the trail sign across US 89 road.

GPS: 38°31'06.3"N 112°15'50.5"W