Past Group Hikes
Title: Birch Springs Trail in Utah on Saturday, 1-8-2011
Hike Description:
VP hikers,
Sorry for the very late notice. With Saturday being the better day this weekend, we are going tomorrow. None of us have snowshoed this trail before, so we will hope the trail is broken. View the PDF of this snowshoe. Even I'm going this week as I'm back to normal!
DOGS: This sn ....
Title: North Canyon Snowshoe in Utah on Saturday, 1-15-2011
Hike Description:
Conley and Steve will be your leaders on a North Canyon snowshoe. North Canyon is located in North Salt Lake. See my "Hike of the Week" about this snowshoe: http://www.sltrib.com/csp/cms/sites/sltrib/Outdoors/hikes.csp?hike=355
DOGS: Are allowed, but you will need to drive you and your hairy frie ....
Title: Bell Canyon Waterfall in Utah on Sunday, 1-16-2011
Hike Description:
Bruce will be your leaders on a Bells Canyon snowshoe to the lower waterfall. Read "Hike of the Week" about this trail: http://extras.sltrib.com/hikes/detail.asp?id=126
DOGS: Sorry, dogs are NOT allowed,
WEATHER ISSUES: If Bruce needs to cancel the hike because of bad weather, I will send out ....
Title: Uinta wilderness snowshoe in Utah on Sunday, 1-23-2011
Hike Description:
VP hikers,
We are snowshoeing in the Uintas this Sunday. Lets decide which trail to do from the K-Mart parking lot. If you have maps of the area, please bring them.
Plan on a longer day because of the drive time.
DOGS: Allowed on this hike, but you will need to drive you and your hairy friend ....
Title: Snowshoeing to Stewart Falls in Utah on Sunday, 1-30-2011
Hike Description:
VP hikers,
This Sunday Bruce and Conley will be leading the snowshoe to Stewart Falls. The falls is located in Provo Canyon and starts at Sundance.
WEATHER ISSUES: If we need to cancel the hike due to the weather. I will email you by 8:00 AM Sunday, so check your mail before you leave for the ....
Title: Dry Creek Canyon Snowshoe in Utah on Sunday, 2-6-2011
Hike Description:
VP hikers,
This Sunday Bruce, Conley and Steve will be leading the snowshoe up Dry Creek. Dry Creek is located at Alpine, Utah in Happy Valley.
WEATHER ISSUES: If we need to cancel the snowshoe due to the weather. I will email you by 8:00 AM Sunday, so check your mail before you leave for t ....
Title: Stansbury Island hike in Utah on Saturday, 2-12-2011
Hike Description:
VP hikers,
This Saturday Steve and Conley are leading you on a loop hike on Stansbury Island. We will be viewing the pictographs and enjoy beautiful views of the Great Salt Lake. Plan on a longer day because of the drive time. The weather man says, look for sunny skies with a high of 45 degrees. ....
Title: Snowshoe in Utah on , 0-0-0
Hike Description:
VP hikers,
The weather on Sunday is iffy, to say the least. With that said, our best decision is to meet at 6200 South and decide from there.
DOGS: Lets leave the dogs home, giving us more choices for snowshoeing.
WEATHER ISSUES: If we need to cancel the snowshoe because of bad weather, I ....
Title: Snowshoe in Utah on , 0-0-0
Hike Description:
VP hikers,
The weather on Sunday is iffy, to say the least. With that said, our best decision is to meet at 6200 South and decide from there.
DOGS: Lets leave the dogs home, giving us more choices for snowshoeing.
WEATHER ISSUES: If we need to cancel the snowshoe because of bad weather,
I ....
Title: Snowshoe in Utah on , 0-0-0
Hike Description:
VP hikers,
The weather on Sunday is iffy, to say the least. With that said, our best decision is to meet at 6200 South and decide from there.
DOGS: Lets leave the dogs home, giving us more choices for snowshoeing.
WEATHER ISSUES: If we need to cancel the snowshoe because of bad weather,
I ....
Title: Snowshoe in Utah on Sunday, 2-20-2011
Hike Description:
VP hikers,
The weather on Sunday is iffy, to say the least. With that said, our best decision is to meet at 6200 South and decide from there.
DOGS: Lets leave the dogs home, giving us more choices for snowshoeing.
WEATHER ISSUES: If we need to cancel the snowshoe because of bad weather,
I ....
Title: Miners Trail snowshoe in Utah on Sunday, 2-27-2011
Hike Description:
VP hikers,
Sorry for the very late notice. We are snowshoeing the Miners Trail up Emigration Canyon. The trailhead parking area has limited space. Lets pack the cars and carpool together. If we find there is no parking, we will choose another trail in Emigration or East Canyon.
Here is a link ....
Title: Snowshoe in the Uintas, in Utah on Sunday, 3-6-2011
Hike Description:
VP hikers,
Snowshoeing in the beautiful Uintas. We will decide which trail to snowshoe from the K-Mart parking lot. Plan on a longer day because of the drive time.
DOGS: Are allowed, but you will need to drive you and your hairy friend to the trailhead.
WEATHER ....
Title: Uinta wilderness snowshoe in Utah on Sunday, 3-13-2011
Hike Description:
VP hikers,
We didn't make the Uintas last Sunday, so lets do it this Sunday. We will decide which trail to snowshoe from the K-Mart parking lot. Plan on a longer day because of the drive time.
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS: We loose an hour of sleep Saturday night. Make sure to set your ....
Title: Desolation Lake snowshoe in Utah on Sunday, 3-20-2011
Hike Description:
VP hikers,
We are snowshoeing to Desolation Lake in Big Cottonwood Canyon. First day of Spring!!!!!!!
DOGS: Sorry, NO dogs allowed.
WEATHER ISSUES: If we need to cancel the snowshoe because of bad weather, I will send out an email by 8:30 AM Sunday morning. So check your email before you go ....
Title: Stansbury Island westside hike in Utah on Sunday, 4-10-2011
Hike Description:
VP hikers,
I'm ready for Spring, but the weather continues being wet and cold. (I want Spring to be 75 degrees and sunny, is that asking too much?) The VP Group is finished snowshoeing for the season and will be hiking from now on. With that said, we are going back to Stansbury Island and hiking ....
Title: Window Rock Trail in Utah on Sunday, 4-17-2011
Hike Description:
VP hikers,
This Sunday Bruce is leading you up to Window Rock, in the Corner Canyon area above Draper. There will be some light bush whacking for 1 mile and possible mudd/snow on the trail.
WEATHER ISSUES: If we need to cancel the hike due to the weather. I will email you by 8:30 AM Sunday, s ....
Title: Grove Creek Trail in Utah on Sunday, 4-24-2011
Hike Description:
VP hikers,\r\n\r\nJoin us Easter Sunday on the trail. We are hiking to Grove Creek Waterfall, above Pleasant Grove. This trail should be clear of mud and snow. The waterfall should be spectacular with the runoff and we might even see the Easter Bunny! View attached PDF about this hike.\r\n\r\nDOGS: ....
Title: Sentry Peak - Antelope Island, Great Salt Lake in Utah on Sunday, 5-8-2011
Hike Description:
VP hikers,
This Mother's Day we are going to Antelope Island and hiking Sentry Peak. We start the hike at Garr Fielding Ranch, where we pick up our hiking permit. Read my "Hike of the Week" about this trail.
DOGS: Are NOT allowed.
WEATHER ISSUES: If we need to cancel the hike because of bad ....
Title: Squaw Peak hike in Utah on Sunday, 5-15-2011
Hike Description:
VP hikers,
I have this Sunday off and will be on the trail with you. We are joining the Wasatch Mountain Club to Squaw Peak, in Utah County. Liz Cordova is the club leader of the hike. Plan on a longer day because of the drive time.
DOGS: ARE ALLOWED - You will need to drive you and your hairy ....
Title: Stewart Falls on Sunday, 6-5-2011
Hike Description:
VP hikers,
This Sunday Bruce and Conley will be leading a one-way hike from Aspen Grove to Sundance area. Hiking is downhill and you will pass by Steward Falls. I will not be on the hike because I'm working Sunday.
DOGS: Call Bruce to see if he is allowing dogs.
LENGTH: Unsure
DIFFICULTY ....
Title: Tibble Fork Loop in Utah on Sunday, 6-26-2011
Hike Description:
VP hikers,
This Sunday Bruce and Conley will be leading a loop hike at Tibble Fork, in American Fork Canyon. I'm not going on Sunday, but if someone is interested hiking with me on Monday, email and we will make a plan.
DOGS: Call Bruce and talk to him about this.
LENGTH: Unsure
DIFFI ....
Title: Scout Falls in Utah on Sunday, 7-3-2011
Hike Description:
VP hikers,
This Sunday Bruce and Conley will be leading a hike to Scout Falls along the Timpanokee Trail, American Fork Canyon. I won't be on this hike due to my work schedule :(
DOGS: Call Bruce it see what he thinks about bring your dog.
LENGTH: Unsure
DIFFICULTY: Not sure, but you can ....
Title: Clayton Peak in Utah on Sunday, 7-24-2011
Hike Description:
VP hikers,
This Sunday we are hiking to Clayton Peak above Brighton. Read attached PDF from "Hike of the Week".
DOGS: Not allowed
WEATHER ISSUES: If we need to cancel the hike because of bad weather,
I will send out an email by 8:00 AM Sunday morning. So check your
email before you go.
....
Title: Silver Glance Lake Trail in Utah on Saturday, 8-27-2011
Hike Description:
VP hikers,
This Saturday Bruce, Conley and Steve will be leading a hike to Silver Lake and Silver Glance Lake. The road to the trailhead is rough, but cars can make it. After Silver Lake, the trail to Silver Glance is strenuous. We will take our time going up the mountain.
DOGS: Dogs are allow ....
Title: South Willow Lake in Utah on Sunday, 9-11-2011
Hike Description:
VP hikers,
Lets do something beautiful for 9/11. We are hiking to South Willow Lake in the Stansbury Mountains, Tooele County. View my "Hike of the Week" article about this trail.
WEATHER ISSUES: If we need to cancel the hike because of bad weather, I will send out an email by 7:30 AM Sunday ....
Title: Median Flat Trail in Utah on Sunday, 3-25-2012
Hike Description:
VP hikers,\r\n\r\nWe are hiking the Median Flat Trail, located in the Stansburys on Sunday. The weather should be sunny and a high of 72 degrees. Plan on a longer day with the drivetime. Read about this trail from this link: http://www.sltrib.com/csp/cms/sites/sltrib/Outdoors/hikes.csp?hike=315\r\n\ ....
Title: Parrish Creek Trail in Utah on Tuesday, 5-8-2012
Hike Description:
VP hikers,\r\n\r\nThis Sunday is Easter and we will be searching for the Easter Bunny as we hike. Hiking the Parrish Creek Trail, above Centerville. Read \"Hike of the Week\" about the trail: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705343734/Hike-of-the-week-Parrish-Creek-Trail-2-Davis-County.html \r\n\r ....
Title: Mormon Pioneer Trail in Utah on Sunday, 4-29-2012
Hike Description:
VP hikers,
We are hiking the Mormon Pioneer Trail. To access this trail, we head east on I-80 and exit at Jeremy Ranch. I haven't been on this trail for a while, but remember there are several beaver ponds to see. The trail could be muddy, so do bring an extra pair of shoes to wear home after our ....
Title: Dale Peak in Utah on Sunday, 5-27-2012
Hike Description:
VP hikers,
This is Memorial Day weekend and the kickoff to Summer. Join us Sunday for our hike to Dale Peak. Dale Peak is between Emigration and Parleys Canyons. Most of the hike is pretty easy till we reach the peak. At the base of the mountain there are no switchbacks to the top and the trail i ....
Title: South Willow Lake hike in Utah on Sunday, 7-22-2012
Hike Description:
VP hikers,\r\n\r\nWe are hiking to South Willow Lake in the Stansbury Mountains,Tooele County. There is a possibility of thunderstorms, so bring rain gear just in case. This trial is pretty exposed, so wear plenty of sunscreen too. Plan on a longer day with the drive time. We should get back to Salt ....