The trail head was completely filled and the parked cars extended a mile out. We had driven an hour to get to the trail head, so another two miles (out and back) was a small price to pay when we were already planning on the 4 mile hike in. This is one of my favorite […]
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I packed my pack, tied my shoes, stowed my cigar and left the family for a solo sojourn into the Wasatch Mountains via Big Cottonwood Canyon. This is perhaps my favorite trail head, as there are so many connecting trails and beautiful vistas that look dramatically different per season. I took Butler Fork Trail to
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On Fathers Day, I hiked 5.39 miles up and back Bowman Fork Trail with my wife. The views were spectacular, though Minnie our dog needed to be carried part of the way down. Her poor little legs were shaking from the effort.
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On Memorial Day, I hiked 7.41 miles up and back Thaynes Canyon Trail with my family. It was a steep incline the entire way up the canyon. Only I made it to the very top, but it was worth it. The sense of accomplishment was wonderful.
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