The weather report says its sunny up in Park City so I'm heading up to the Mormon Trail on East Canyon Drive. (This is a different starting point than the Mormon Trail I hike for bflies which starts from Jeremy's Ranch - just different end point.)
Around 12:30, I head up Emigration Canyon and slowly climb out of the heavy fog into blue sky and sun. It's still a bit foggy but mostly clear.
The trail starts at the parking lot at Little Dell Reservoir. East Canyon Drive is closed heading north at this point; but the road is groomed for X-country skiing, walking, snowshoeing or snowmobiles.
The reservoir is visible through the light fog. It's around 22 degrees but the sun feels so good.
The trail is hard packed so it should be easy walking. I start the trail which heads down a couple switchbacks from the parking lot. Just getting closer to the water.
Then it heads north'sh away from the water toward Affleck Park/Big Mountain.
After getting away from the water, the trail heads into the trees -- mostly oaks.
I'm actually walking below the road; with the road on the left and the foothills in the distance on the right.
At times, the trail pops out of the woods with nice views of the foothills.
I'm scanning them for moose, elk or deer - this is perfect habitat for all three. In fact, last winter I saw a moose here and elk on some of the higher hills. But no luck today. I hear a couple of chickadees calling though
But it's still beautiful. The air is crisp and clean. Just what I'm looking for today.
I think the trail is around 1.5 miles and soon I cross a foot bridge
and then pop out on the road.
The trail continues on the other side of the road. I've not been on that part yet but decide to take it for bit. Climbing a small hill I do get a better view of the area.
But its time to head back.
No animals, no tracks but still a good ending adventure for 2016.
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