Lazarow World-Hike-About

We interspersed a few photographs from the eastern side ascent to illustrate the contrast that 5-6 weeks of colder weather created. It was expected but still dramatic as we reached the peak and absorbed relatively drab sights compared with the previous occasion which commenced at Mill Creek Canyon. One destination, two completely different hikes.  After an hour, we can see the destination to the right in the distance. Jen crests the initial steep climb, one continuous ascent. There was never a level section. Keep on trucking. Peak is way up and to the right. One  of us struggles, in the middle of the picture. On our 64th day in Utah, 61st in the Greater Salt Lake City district, we planned a hike to Grandeur Peak. We reached the peak 6 weeks before but from the eastern side, via Mill Creek Canyon. At the time, we did not realize it was the easier trail. On this occasion, we began from the western trailhead. Once again, the only commonality of the experiences is ...

While this is another hike that shows off colors, it's easy to forget that the actual trails in the region are mostly, tough. However, like all good day-hikes, they present challenges with the additional reward of the participants being surrounded, dwarfed and immersed in foliage that spoils one rotten.  Five minutes on the trail and we're amazed already. A further five minutes in. Cheers,  Jenni and Jeffrey