This week's Utah hike
This week’s Utah hike
BY STEVE BAKER Clipper Staff Writer
South Willow Lake Trail, Tooele Co. The trail starts at the top of Loop Campground and restrooms. You enter a canopy of conifers as you make your way to a dry creek bed and the junction for South Willow Lake. After crossing the creek, watch for the trail post on the other side for the lake trail. The shade starts disappearing as the trail opens to views of Deseret Peak in front of you. Around 1.5 miles into your hike you cross two streams and the trail turns north to the first ridgeline. At this ridgeline you’re two miles into your hike. You’re rewarded with awesome views of the Oquirrh Mountains to the east and the Wasatch mountains in the distance. After taking the views in, continue on to the next junction, “Pocket Fork.” Stay right for the lake. The trail continues to climb for the next ridge above “Mining Fork.” As you descend into Mining Fork, you arrive at the last trail post. Stay climbing for the lake. The last mile is the steepest as you make your way toward the rock wall and base of South Willow Lake. Kick back and take in your hidden treasure.
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With Deseret Peak behind her, Connie Modrow hikes on the trail toward South Willow Lake. Hike questions: [email protected]
Difficulty Elevation gain Round-trip miles Hiking time Dogs allowed Trailhead restrooms
Moderate 1,630 ft. 7.5 5 to 6 hours Yes Yes
To Grantsville
TR
STEVE BAKER/Davis Clipper
South Willow Lake 9,110 ft.
L
Lower Narrows Campground
Start 7,470 ft. P
Loop Campground
South Willow Canyon P Parking Other Trails
On Main Street in Grantsville, turn south on 400 West. Stay on the road and drive six miles to the South Willow Canyon Road exit. From the exit it’s about eight miles to the Loop Campground where the trailhead starts.
BY STEVE BAKER Clipper Staff Writer
South Willow Lake Trail, Tooele Co. The trail starts at the top of Loop Campground and restrooms. You enter a canopy of conifers as you make your way to a dry creek bed and the junction for South Willow Lake. After crossing the creek, watch for the trail post on the other side for the lake trail. The shade starts disappearing as the trail opens to views of Deseret Peak in front of you. Around 1.5 miles into your hike you cross two streams and the trail turns north to the first ridgeline. At this ridgeline you’re two miles into your hike. You’re rewarded with awesome views of the Oquirrh Mountains to the east and the Wasatch mountains in the distance. After taking the views in, continue on to the next junction, “Pocket Fork.” Stay right for the lake. The trail continues to climb for the next ridge above “Mining Fork.” As you descend into Mining Fork, you arrive at the last trail post. Stay climbing for the lake. The last mile is the steepest as you make your way toward the rock wall and base of South Willow Lake. Kick back and take in your hidden treasure.
AI
With Deseret Peak behind her, Connie Modrow hikes on the trail toward South Willow Lake. Hike questions: [email protected]
Difficulty Elevation gain Round-trip miles Hiking time Dogs allowed Trailhead restrooms
Moderate 1,630 ft. 7.5 5 to 6 hours Yes Yes
To Grantsville
TR
STEVE BAKER/Davis Clipper
South Willow Lake 9,110 ft.
L
Lower Narrows Campground
Start 7,470 ft. P
Loop Campground
South Willow Canyon P Parking Other Trails
On Main Street in Grantsville, turn south on 400 West. Stay on the road and drive six miles to the South Willow Canyon Road exit. From the exit it’s about eight miles to the Loop Campground where the trailhead starts.
