We have spent much time exploring and discovering regions of Southern Utah. Whereas we might have seen a lot of the state, we know in a lifetime, we would not see it all. The fact that we have much less than a lifetime remaining, means we'll end up seeing only a fraction of the diversity of the land, the beauty and challenges offered, in this multi-faceted state.
As an example, we have put together a few hikes undertaken recently which highlight lakes viewed and mountains climbed that afford perspectives of each other from different vantage points. For example, we hiked up to Lake Mary, viewed it from lake level, then climbed to Catherine Pass and Sunset Ridge and looked down at it from those locations. On another occasion, we climbed to Sunset Peak, from the Alta side of the mountains and peeked down upon Mary again, always with awe and respect.
Today, we climbed to Clayton Peak, a rough bugger, and viewed Mary and her sisters as well as Sunset Mountain and brothers from the opposite side. Between Little and Big Cottonwood roads, a person can spend months examining the mystery and beauty of this region outside of Salt Lake City. One pays a price in physical effort as the trails are steep and tough. It's a glorious place that both tires one and then revives a person, ready for the next day and opportunity.
Lake Mary, as Jen walks by on our way down.
Lake Mary (the far one) and sisters from Sunset Ridge.
Jenni on Sunset Ridge, Sunset Peak behind to the left.
On Sunset Peak with Lake Mary prominent and Lake Martha below.
Lake Mary from Sunset Peak.
Lake Mary from Clayton Peak, at 10,721 feet.
Another from Clayton because the views were so spectacular. It also shows Sunset Peak towards the left in the background.
From the peak of Sunset a view similar to that of the above but a lot closer.
From the ridge on the way down from Sunset Peak.
Lake Mary (the far one) and sisters from Sunset Ridge.
Jenni on Sunset Ridge, Sunset Peak behind to the left.
On Sunset Peak with Lake Mary prominent and Lake Martha below.
Lake Mary from Sunset Peak.
Lake Mary from Clayton Peak, at 10,721 feet.
Another from Clayton because the views were so spectacular. It also shows Sunset Peak towards the left in the background.
From the peak of Sunset a view similar to that of the above but a lot closer.
From the ridge on the way down from Sunset Peak.
Jenni and Jeffrey
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