Hiking - Rattlesnake Gulch 11/30/23

Itinerary:

Carpooling - 9:00 am 

Trailhead - 10:00 am 

Snowshoe/Hike - 10:15 am - 12:30 pm

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

Tip: Recommend taking loop clockwise. That way the up you do with the switchbacks which is far more enjoyable, and the down you do in the canyon wash which is super steep is much better done on the down. Do go out to the spur, the Bonneville Shoreline Trail lookout over the valley. Flat and very enjoyable overlook after your incline. 

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)