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Great spot for a picnic or hammocking the afternoon away
Drive: I-15, east on 9000 S to Little Cottonwood Rd (to Granite TH) or rt on Wasatch Blvd (to
Boulders TH). Map
Permits: None
Dogs: Not allowed
Activities:
Hike/Snowshoe Bell's Canyon Reservoir (there are two trail heads)
Granite Trail head- 1.42 miles round trip (All trails mileage is longer includes
around reservoir) More gradual but still has switchbacks and some steep
sections with boulders.
Boulders Trail head - 0.88 miles round trip (All trails mileage is longer includes
around reservoir) Starts off Wasatch Blvd, parking lot, goes up path through
neighborhood, STEEP, boulders and steps, faster way straight up
Picnic at the reservoir
Gear: 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, 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); $13 (Solitude Nordic Center 1/2 day snowshoes only)
Overshoes: $4 (UVU Outdoor Adventure); $5 (BYU Outdoors Unltd)
Poles: $4 (Out N Back); $5 (BYU Outdoors Unltd)
Cross Country Ski package: $16 1/2 day (Solitude Nordic Center)
Gaiters (cover ankles from getting snow): $3 (BYU Outdoors Unltd)
Sample Itinerary:
2 pm - Hike Granite Trail (approx 30-1 hr one way)
Hike Boulder Trail (approx 20-45 min one way)
3 pm - Relax and play or picnic at the reservoir
4 pm - Arrive back to car
Granite Trailhead
Boulder Trail