Lewis Peak from North Ogden divide. Forgot this was the opening day of deer hunting season. Saw several hunters on dirt bikes (no fair, that's cheating). 10.7 miles, 2,769' elevation gain. Muddy but very little snow.
Kenney Creek trail to Sessions Mountain ridge, first hike in snow this season. About 4" at my maximum elevation of 8759'. Lost the trail in the snow and had to turn around. :( 8.4 miles, 3,812' elevation gain and one wasp sting.
Checked out some new trails in Mueller Park this afternoon. You can now do a loop on both sides of the canyon. But beware of mountain bikers. 9.9 miles, only 1,460' of elevation gain. Nice and easy.
I noticed a trail on Google Earth but it wasn't listed anywhere. It's only 10 minutes from home, so I had to check it out today. It goes from the edge of Bountiful up the ridge between Holbrook and Mueller Park canyons. I went as far as the Kenney Creek trail junction on the Sessions Mountain Ridge.
Since good news seems hard to come by these days, just thought I'd share that the goldfish I thought had died in my pond had actually flourished over the last couple of months without any care. They are just good at hiding I suppose.
Bowman Fork/Porter Fork loop around Mount Raymond. Great conditions. 11 miles, 3740' elevation gain/loss. Note: Millcreek Canyon road is closed before the Bowman Fork turnoff through the rest of the year and beyond.
Mill B North Fork trail to Desolation Trail below Mt. Raymond. No people past the first mile. Beautiful overcast Sunday with light drizzle. One annoying bee sting. 7.9 miles and 3147' elevation gain.
Finally tackled Gobblers Knob (via Butler Fork TH). 7.9 miles, 3161' of elevation gain. Was certainly feeling my age today while completing that. There are at least 3 false summits near the top which is a little demoralizing. But overall a good hike, great views, and a beautiful day.
Combo mountain bike/hike today to Sessions Mountain West. This is the highest peak above Bountiful between Bountiful and Grandview Peaks at 9259'. Beautiful route which I had completely to myself, except for one perturbed rattlesnake. I also found a permanent hammock to chill on.
Butler Fork loop with side trips to Dog Lake (no people there--never seen that before!) and a scramble up Soldier Peak where there were a lot of hornets.
Off the beaten path along Burch Creek above Ogden. No people at all and not much of a trail either. Beautiful spot with a perennial stream and lush forest. Lots of route-finding challenges and a bit of scrambling.
I recently finished a 3-day, 31-mile backpacking trip along Salt Creek in the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park. This was at the top of my bucket list and it did not disappoint! Here are some photos from Day 0 (camped at the trailhead).
