DISCLAIMER
We reserve the right to change the trailhead location as late as 7:45 a.m. the day of the hike most likely due to inclement weather. It's rare when this happens but safety is always #1 priority. To know the latest info, go to our main meeting place, 6570 south Wasatch Blvd, at 7:00 am OR contact someone who will be there.
GENERAL TIMELINE
7:00 AM: Start gathering at 6570 South Wasatch Blvd meeting place. You have a window of 15 minutes to arrive at our meeting place.
7:15 AM: Leave our meeting place and drive to the trailhead
7:35 AM: Arrive at the trailhead (this varies for each hike)
12 Noon: Off the trail (this too can vary)
DETAILS
Meeting Place:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/8MSXzCGiKC6LNZ5R8
Trailhead Parking:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Fk3kkJh6vRxDLdfRA
AllTrails Map & Stats:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/utah/days-fork-trail?u=i&sh=w9igxf
This trail is out-and-back and considered a moderately challenging hike.
Miles: 6.6
Elevation: 2362 ft.
Tuesday’s hike will be AllTrails “Days Fork Trail”. Start by heading east on Little Cottonwood Canyon Road. After passing Mill D and Jordan Pines Camp Campground, look for the Spruces Campground turnoff on your right. There is a fee for parking at the Spruces Campground. Free parking is available just before entering the campground on the north side of Big Cottonwood Canyon Road. Parking on the south side of the road is not permitted. I suggest we meet at the Park & Ride to carpool. Parking is somewhat limited.
From Big Cottonwood Canyon Road, walk across the road (south) to the entrance of the Spruces Campground. Pass the guard shack and turn right (west) in the parking lot. Just before coming to the western loop of campsites, the road will turn south and pass some restrooms to another parking lot. The trailhead is at the south end of this lot. The initial start of Days Fork Trail is somewhat steep, but soon levels out. The overall trail continues a steady climb south to the upper basin just below Flagstaff Mountain.
Highlights include breathtaking views, wildflowers, historic mining equipment and wildlife encounters. Challenges are steep sections, rocky areas and bugs (bring repellent).
In 2023, sections of the trail were damaged due to heavy flooding. Some trail blazing will be necessary to connect washed out sections of the trail. Sound fun?
Return by backtracking the way you came.
PLEASE NOTE
• Please check this information on Tuesday morning, just in case of weather complications.
• Challenge by Choice. You are invited to hike faster or slower, shorter or longer.
• By attending this hike you assume all responsibility for your safety and health.
• You assume all liability for yourself.
Also check out other Trips & Adventurous Activities in Cottonwood Heights, Meetups in Cottonwood Heights, Contests in Cottonwood Heights.
