Bonneville Shoreline

Tunnel Springs Park in North Salt Lake is under construction; but the Bonneville Shoreline Trail is still open. Hikers enjoy great views of the Great Salt Lake.   Dogs on the trail must be on a leash.

 

 

 

TUNNEL SPRINGS PARK to CITY CREEK CANYON

This is an Intermediate technical ride for mountain bikers, with some steady climbs, and loose gravel on the downhill.  Most bike riders may want to ride to the top of the hill and return to the trailhead, instead of climbing down to City Creek Canyon. 
 

DIRECTIONS:

• From SLC take I-15 north,  
• Take north salt lake exit 312 (US 89)
• Stay in right lane and turn right on Eagle Ridge Dr.
• Drive up the hill and turn right on Parkway Dr.
• At Eagle Point Drive turn right and park.
• Tunnel Springs Park isn't open yet; so park on the road.

WILD ROSE LOOP

The WILD ROSE LOOP is a 2 1/2 mile moderate technical mountain bike ride.   The trail system has side trails to SUNSET POINT,  CHUKKAR HIKING LOOP,  and optional hard core DOWN HILL trails, (heavy duty bikes and knee pads).

The switchbacks on the WILD ROSE trail are tight and need trail work.  The trail is best to ride clockwise. 

RESTROOMS: Are seasonal and closed during the cooler months.

PICNIC TABLES at the park.

DIRECTIONS:

• From SLC take I -15 north, 
• take exit 312,  US 89 North Salt Lake, 
• stay in the right lane and turn right on Eagle Ridge Drive.  
• Drive up the hill. 
• Turn right on Parkway Drive. 
• At the top near Tunnel Springs Park turn left on Eagle Pointe Drive, 
• turn right on Sky Crest Lane, where you will see the Wild Rose Park.

Jordan River Parkway from Center Street

JORDAN RIVER PARKWAY

The Center Street,  LEGACY PARKWAY  trailhead offers great bicycle rides to the north and to the south.  While most people ride north to Farmington,  after 1 mile ride south, the trail joins the JORDAN RIVER PARKWAY.
You'll enjoy riding by the Jordan River and by the Rose Park Golf Course.   Fall colors are incredible too.

Silver Quinn Parkway

The SILVER QUINN trail in Park City has been paved.   It used to be a dirt double track (dirt road).   The trail runs along the side of US 40, between exit 2 to the Medical Center, near Round Valley.
Mountain bikers can take RUSTY SHOVEL up the hill to RAMBLER or NO WHERE ELKS.

RUSTY SHOVEL also makes a good downhill trail with well made switchbacks and only a few rocky areas.   This is a moderate ride up the hill too. 
NO WHERE ELKS is a fun, moderate technical ride to the VALDEROAD.  
SOME WHERE ELKS is a more rocky intermediate technical ride down the eastern side to MATT's FLAT near Round Valley.

have you taken the LOVE TEST?

I Corinthians 13 is the Love chapter in the BIBLE
 





Are you ready to examine yourself to see if you can pass the "LOVE TEST?"  

Replace the word "LOVE" with your name in the list below:

Love suffers long and is kind
Love does not envy
Love does not parade itself,
Love is not puffed up,
Love does not behave rudely,
Love does not seek it's own
Love is not provoked,
Love thinks no evil
Love does not rejoice in inquity, but rejoices in the truth
Love bears all things,
Love believes all things,
Love hopes all things,
Love endures all things,
Love never fails,

"And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, but have not love, it profits me nothing."  
I Corinthians 13:3 NKJV

DON'T WORRY, BE HAPPY

Jesus said,  "Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; nor about the body, what you will put on.  Life is more than food, and the body is more than clothing."   
Luke 12:22-23 NKJV

Jesus commands us not to worry; but to put our faith and trust in Him

God provides for the birds; will He not provide for you?
"Consider the ravens, for they neither sow nor reap, which have neither storehouse nor barn; and God feeds them.  Of how much more value are you than the birds?"
Luke 12:24 NKJV

Worrying accomplishes nothing.  
"And which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature?  If you then are not able to do the least why are you anxious for the rest?"  Luke 12:25-26 NKJV

God dresses the meadows with colorful flowers; will he not clothe you?
"Consider the lilies, how they grow; they neither toil nor spin; and yet I say to you even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. If then God so clothes the grass, which today is in the field and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, how much more will He clothe you, O you of little faith?"   Luke 12:27-28 NKJV

People groups of the world are seeking first basic things in life; food, clothing and shelter.  God want us to seek first after Him and receive His righteousness; and God will be our provider.
"And do not seek what you should eat or what you should drink, or have an anxious mind.  For all these things the nations of the world seek after and your Father knows that you need these things." Luke 12:29-30 NKJV

"But seek the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added."  Matthew 6:33 NKJV

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.

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.

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.

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'

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.

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: $6 for 3 day pass or use your National Recreation Card on a hanger.
RESTROOMS: available at the parking area.
DIRECTIONS:  I-15 exit 284, drive on the Timpanogos Highway SR 92, east toward mountains.

MOUNTAIN DELL CANYON

LITTLE DELL RESERVOIR

Mountain Dell Canyon is a fun place to go when the snow pack is good   

The road to East Canyon is gated off during the Winter season and is shared with cross country skiers, snowshoers, hikers, and snowmobiles.
If you would like to get off the road, the Mormon Pioneer/California Trail follows the road up the canyon.   And where the trail crosses the road, you can even make a loop.

NO PARKING FEES during winter months.
RESTROOM:  Available at the parking area. 
NO DOGS allowed, this is a watershed area.
DIRECTIONS: From Salt Lake City, take I-80 up Parley's Canyon, take exit 134 and turn left,  travel up the road,  at the junction, continue toward East Canyon until the road is gated.   Use the reservoir parking lot.