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  • Clayton Peak via Guardsman Pass [Salt Lake City Hike]

    Clayton Peak via Guardsman Pass [Salt Lake City Hike]

    One of the best views in the Wasatch in my opinion is the view from Clayton Peak (also known as Mount Majestic) at 10,720 feet. The view from the peak offers a panoramic view of the Brighton Lakes area, the Wasatch Mountains, the Uinta Mountains, Heber Valley, and Mount Timpanogos. It’s breath-taking, and an relatively […]

  • Winter Hike in Salt Lake City: Mill D North Fork

    Winter Hike in Salt Lake City: Mill D North Fork

    Mil D North Fork Getting to the Trailhead This hike is located in Big Cottonwood Canyon, Salt Lake City, Utah. To get there, you’ll need to get onto I-215 S (if coming from the downtown SLC area). Take exit 6 for 6200 South. At the exit, stay left and follow signs for “East” (Brighton/Solitude/Alta/Snowbird Ski Resort […]

  • Backpacking to Lake Mary

    Backpacking to Lake Mary

    I am just going to start off by saying that an adventure is not an adventure until plans change. We did “technically” go backpacking to Lake Mary, but we also went night hiking back. But first, let me explain… Brighton and I don’t have much experience with backpacking. We’ve been on lots of day hikes […]

  • Lake Blanche [Hike]

    Lake Blanche [Hike]

    Lake Blanche, we meet again. Finally! Let me provide a little backstory… Last summer, my first summer in Salt Lake City, I was still pretty new to the area and hiking (let’s be honest, Florida doesn’t have many hiking opportunities). I had heard the locals talk about this Lake Blanche hike as a favorite, and […]