Dates for July Hikes and Trips
Now that the snow has disappeared from most of trails above 10,000 feet, I have dates set for some classic Wasatch hikes. If you want to join any of these hikes, let me know:
June 29: Broads Fork Twin Peaks
June 30: Lone Peak (via Draper Ridge)
July 4-7: Havasupai (Grand Canyon)
July 2: Gobblers Knob (via Alexander Basin)
July 10: Ben Lomond (Weber County)
July 11-12: Uintas
July 14: Mount Timpanogos (Up Timpooneke, down Aspen Grove)
July 21: Pfeifferhorn (via Red Pine Lake)

These are all for the forthcoming book 60 Hikes within 60 miles: Salt Lake City

60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Salt Lake City
When Menasha Ridge Press asked me to write a Salt Lake City edition for their popular 60 Hikes series, I sat down, and in about an hour came up with a list of what I think are the best 60 hikes in the area---actually, my list had 75 hikes. I was already in a winnowing process.

I've now completed about 75% of the hikes. It's been an incredibly fun experience.

I've been talking with hiking friends, forest service rangers, trails organizations, and county parks and recreation folks. I've been testing my picks and asking for their input. They've given me some great ideas, and I've fine tuned my list a bit.

Now it's time for a reality check. And this is where you come in:

Take a look at the following list of hikes arranged by county. Any glaring omissions? Any hikes you don't think should be on the list? Any suggestions to fill some of the "TBA's" or open slots?

Keep in mind, the hike must be a day hike, between 1-12 miles. I want a good variety. I like hikes with a "wow factor"---a destination with a lake, waterfall, or summit. I also enjoy hikes with wildlife viewing, and geologic or historic interest. I tend to stay away from jeep roads.

Here's the tentative list:

North (Weber County)
Willard Peak
Ben Lomond Peak
Ogden River Parkway
Malan's Peak (Via Taylor Canyon)
Mount Ogden from Snowbasin
Waterfall Canyon
Beus Canyon Trail to Mt. Ogden

North (Davis County)
Farmington Creek Trail
Thurston Peak
Adams Canyon Trail
Frary Peak (Antelope Island)
Kenny Creek Trail

Central (Salt Lake County)
Mormon Pioneer Historic Trail
City Creek Canyon
Emigration Canyon Ridgeline
Red Butte Garden
Lambs Canyon
Mount Aire
Grandeur Peak (from Church Fork)
Desolation Trail to Salt Lake Overlook
Mount Raymond
Gobblers Knob / Alexander Basin
Neffs Canyon
Mount Olympus
Jordan River Parkway
Doughnut Falls
Lake Blanche
Broads Fork Twin Peaks
Lake Solitude (via Silver Lake Interpretive Trail)
Brighton Lakes Trail
Cecret Lake
American Fork Twin Peaks (via Hidden Peak)
White Pine Lake
Red Pine Lake / Pfiefferhorn
Maybird Lakes
Great Western Trail (Ridge Trail)
Bells Canyon
Lone Peak (Draper Ridge)
(TBA)
(TBA)
(TBA)

South (Utah County)
Emerald Lake (via Aspen Grove)
Mount Timpanogos (via Timpooneke)
Box Elder Peak (via Granite Flat)
Stewart Falls
Battle Creek Falls
Big Springs Hollow
Buffalo Peak
Squaw Peak
Silver Lake Trail
Y Mountain
Timpanogos Cave Natl Monument
Provo River Parkway

West (Tooele County)
Deseret Peak/S. Willow Lake Loop
Stansbury Island Trail

East (Uintas / Summit County) - pick 4
Crystal Lake Loop
Naturalist Basin
Lofty Lake Loop
Bald Mountain Summit
Hidden Lake

Wasatch Summer Hikes
Even with the dump of snow we had in the mountains last week, the higher elevation trails in the Wasatch are snow-free and the peaks are ready for some great hikes. I was on Mount Raymond yesterday and look forward to being on Deseret Peak, AF Twin Peaks, Lone Peak and others in the area---All for my book 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Salt Lake City

If you have hikes you want to see included (or not included) Let me know. I hope to have all 60 hikes completed before I leave for the Alps this summer where I'll be guiding several hiking trips.