Full Moon 9/25

Technically, I think the full moon is tomorrow. But close enough. Trust me, it was much bigger in person.


(Full moon rising.)

Also, we had snow the yesterday! First snow of the year here. Not tons, but enough to make the tops of the mountains white. Snow line looked to be around 7000 feet. Hopefully, it's a sign of a good winter to come. I tried to take some pictures, but it was too foggy. You'll just have to take my word on it.

'til later,
- Jeff

PC 9/23

So much for the forecast! The weatherman called for cold (40s) today with a chance of rain and snow down to 7000'. But when I woke up it was 60 and mostly sunny! About the only thing they got right was the wind. But I wasn't gonna let that keep me inside.


(Leaves changing on Iron Mountain.)

I decided to head out for a little hike. I was thinking about Iron Mountain, but there were a lot of cars at the trailhead, so I gave up on that and went into town instead.


(Park City Mountain Resort and Thaynes Canyon.)

I'm not sure the name of it, but I did the short, easy hike up the hill with "PC" on it just behind the schools. It's really not much of a hike, maybe 500 vertical feet and only 20 minutes up. But it was nice to get out and the leaves across the way were getting close to their peak.


(The trail up.)

I'm hoping the weather was just a little late in arriving and that we'll get some of that snow tonight. Keep your fingers crossed! Hopefully we'll be skiing in a month.


(View of Quarry Mountain from the top of the hill.)

'til later,
- Jeff

Glenwild 9/20

With my bike back from the shop (my rear shock was shot), I headed out to Glenwild for a ride. This nice little loop is about 8 miles around and offers a bit of vertical without being very technical at all.


(I-80 as seen from the fire road.)

As you can see, the leaves are still changing colors up here and it's nice to be outside. The weather was also perfect -- not too hot, not too cool.


(Descending the back side.)

I guess it had been a few years since I had done the entire loop. Glenwild is much more built out on the back side, but there are some beautiful houses to check out as you ride past. My friends the Salems are building a spectacular new home back there. The views are incredible.


(The Salem's new home -- pretty sweet!)

Stops included, it took just over an hour. It was nice to be out and I can't wait to do it again.

'til later,
- Jeff

Pinebrook 9/17

Went for another hike today. This one starts in the Pinebrook neighborhood just south of I-80 before you get to Park City. The leaves here have already started to change and it made for a pretty hike.


(Show me the way.)

I started up the Meeks trail and joined Jekyll and Hyde before following some unnamed trail along the ridge. This joins the Mid-Mountain trail which I went up for a little ways.


(Going up.)

I forgot my Garmin, so not sure of the distance or elevation, but probably two miles and definitely less altitude that the Lamb's Canyon hike yesterday.


(Utah Olympic Sports Park including 2002 bobsled track.)

If you go, keep in mind that many of the Pinebrook trails are private to the Pinebrook Master Association members and be sure to respect landowner rights. And you can access the Mid-Mountain trail many other places if you want a longer hike. Enjoy.

'til later,
- Jeff

Lamb's Canyon 9/16

Went for a little hike today up Lamb's Canyon. This is the only Forest Service hiking trail on the Parley's Canyon side of Millcreek Ridge. It's not a super strenuous hike, but a nice little workout with worthwhile views from the top.


(Fallen Aspen.)

Take the Lamb's Canyon exit off I-80 and head south about 1.5 miles up Lamb's Canyon road. There's some parking just across from the trailhead with an outhouse. The trail is easy to follow and gets more scenic the higher you get.


(Signs at the top.)

The hike is about 1.75 miles from the trailhead up to the saddle. Approximately 1540 vertical feet. From the saddle, a faint trail heads south up to a nearby peak. Supposedly there's also a trail to the north to Mount Aire but it just looked like a bunch of intertwined animal tracks to me. I headed south for a bit to get a nice view into upper Millcreek canyon before heading back.


(Upper Millcreek Canyon.)

Up and back took me about two hours. It was a good bit of exercise and some nice views. Check it out if you ever get the chance.


(The return.)

'til later,
- Jeff