Snowshoeing - Rattlesnake Gulch (Intermediate)

*This is a First-Come/First-Serve event. You will be notified by email if you got in. If you are on the waiting list, you will be notified as spots open up.

Itinerary:

Carpooling - 9 am 

Trailhead - 10 am 

Snowshoe/Hike - 1015-1230pm

Directions: Rattlesnake Gulch Trailhead, Millcreek Cyn

Cost: $5/vehicle (pay at kiosk on the way out at the bottom of the cyn)

Activities:

Hike/Snowshoe Rattlesnake Gulch -  3.8 miles round trip. Many switchbacks to a beautiful view of the Salt Lake Valley from the middle of Grandeur Mountain. All Trails Trip Report

Gear: Micro Spikes or Snowshoes/poles (weather dependent), gaiters (optional - can rent), (NO COTTON) thermal top and bottom, wool socks or just not cotton socks, snow pants, long sleeve

fleece, light waterproof jacket, gloves, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, camelback or

regular back pack (with space remaining to shove clothes in when you get too warm), 1

Liters water (not in hydration pack as the tubes will freeze), 3-4 snacks, WATERPROOF boots or non-waterproof boots/shoes and also rent "overshoes",  

Rentals  - Snowshoes: $10 (UVU- includes poles and overboots or $8 only

snowshoes); $10 (BYU Outdoors Unltd); $10 (Out N’ Back in

Orem)

Overshoes: $4 (UVU Outdoor Adventure); $5 (BYU Outdoors Unltd)

Poles: $4 (Out N Back); $5 (BYU Outdoors Unltd)

Gaiters (cover ankles from getting snow):  $3 (BYU Outdoors Unltd)