To avoid turning treasured trails into uncomfortable slogs long after the mud has dried, Mountain Trails Foundation's Lora Smith suggests picking trails at lower elevations in the spring or in the days after a rain or snow. Then, check the trail reports.
— which according to its website oversees more than 2,000 acres of open space in the Snyderville Basin near Kimball Junction — have interactive websites that give trail conditions. Currently, the Basin Recreation map has 76 trails listed as “good to go” — nearly twice as many as at the start of the week. Another 11 carry the “tread lightly” tag while five are still considered snowpacked.Smith noted that the designations can be deceiving, wherever they are found.
“It’s not like we have a shortage of people and are scrambling to get to the trail,” Smith said, noting the foundation has nine people lined up to perform trail maintenance. “It’s just simply that we are intentionally leaving them.” So, where can someone enjoy the emerging sunshine while still treading lightly? Here are a few options to consider:
The view of the Salt Lake Valley from the top of Avenues Twin Peaks. These peaks are the first in a series The Tribune is writing on easier peaks to summit in Utah.This hike-only trail begins next to the famous McPolin Barn . It climbs 740 feet, offering great views of the barn and the Park City ridgeline. It’s a relatively steep trail through oak and sagebrush. The McPolin barn offers restroom facilities, a historic homestead and a great lawn for a picnic.
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