day hike: thaynes peak loop - October 7, 2012
This Millcreek Canyon hike can be especially scenic in the fall as foliage morphs into a patchwork of crimson reds, vibrant yellows and pumpkin orange; and panoramas transform, giving hikers a sense they're trekking thru gauntlets of vibrant grandmother quilts. We'll hike a counter-clockwise loop: first up to the Salt Lake Overlook and then trek around to Thaynes Canyon. From there we'll follow the Desolation Trail to the base of Thaynes and then switch-back-up to the summit - for wonderful autumn vistas of Gobbler's Knob, Reynolds and the north east face of Olympus. Bring lunch for a summit picnic. Hikers should plan on about 9 miles round trip and 2900 feet of climbing. Meet Elliott (801-969-2846) in the east parking lot of Skyline High at 9:00am.
| Level: | MOD |
| Miles: | 9.0 |
| Vertical: | 2900' |
| Route: | Loop |
| Organizer: | Elliott Mott |
| Phone: | 801-969-2846 |
| Date: | Sun Oct 7 2012 |
| Meeting Place: | Skyline High School frontage road (3713 Virginia Way, SLC, UT) |
| Meeting Time: | 9:00 am |
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