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Hiking and Nature Club

Salt Lake City, UT, US

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This is a good way to meet new people, exercise, enjoy nature, explore new terrain, see animals and acclimate to elevation gains.

Sun, Jul 20, 2025, 9:30 AM MDTU.S. Forest Service Adopt-a-Trail Workday: Silver Flat/Silver Lake

Mouth of American Fork Canyon, American Fork, UT

This year, we are once again working with the U.S. Forest Service and adopting the Silver Lake trail in American Fork Canyon. Silver Lake is one of my favorite trails in Utah and this is our way of giving back to the trails across the Wasatch that we use every week. Our work includes litter pick up, blocking trail short cutes, using plaskis and mcleods to smooth the trail from runoff and build drainages, cutting down trees across the trail, and breaking up illegal fire pits.

For our second workday of the year, we will meet at the park-n-ride at the base of American Fork Canyon on the left/north side of the road just before the traffic light at the mouth of the canyon at 9:30 on Sunday, July 20 and carpool up to Silver Flat Reservoir. From there, we will do work both around the reservoir area and on the trail. Thus, this event is suitable for people of all hiking abilities, as strong hikers can work on the trail and those who just enjoy a walk in nature can do work around the reservoir. We will work till around 1 p.m. or 1:30 p.m., before heading back down to the carpool area. If you are interested in joining but need to leave early, let me know and we can see about having you drive up yourself depending on how many people have signed up or designating a carpool car to leave at noon rather than 1/1:30 (parking can be a challenge and we only have a few permits, thus the preference for carpooling).

Let's make a difference on this very special and beautiful trail right in our backyards.

Upcoming events (4+)

Sun, Jul 20, 2025, 9:30 AM MDTU.S. Forest Service Adopt-a-Trail Workday: Silver Flat/Silver Lake
Mouth of American Fork Canyon, American Fork, UT
This year, we are once again working with the U.S. Forest Service and adopting the Silver Lake trail in American Fork Canyon. Silver Lake is one of my favorite trails in Utah and this is our way of giving back to the trails across the Wasatch that we use every week. Our work includes litter pick up, blocking trail short cutes, using plaskis and mcleods to smooth the trail from runoff and build drainages, cutting down trees across the trail, and breaking up illegal fire pits.

For our second workday of the year, we will meet at the park-n-ride at the base of American Fork Canyon on the left/north side of the road just before the traffic light at the mouth of the canyon at 9:30 on Sunday, July 20 and carpool up to Silver Flat Reservoir. From there, we will do work both around the reservoir area and on the trail. Thus, this event is suitable for people of all hiking abilities, as strong hikers can work on the trail and those who just enjoy a walk in nature can do work around the reservoir. We will work till around 1 p.m. or 1:30 p.m., before heading back down to the carpool area. If you are interested in joining but need to leave early, let me know and we can see about having you drive up yourself depending on how many people have signed up or designating a carpool car to leave at noon rather than 1/1:30 (parking can be a challenge and we only have a few permits, thus the preference for carpooling).

Let's make a difference on this very special and beautiful trail right in our backyards.
10 attendees+5
Tue, Jul 22, 2025, 6:00 PM MDTCapitol Hill to Memory Grove City Walking Loop
Utah State Capital, Salt Lake City, UT
Now that we have extra daylight and the temps are on the upswing, we are starting a new weekly series that combines a little bit of nature and a little bit of city scape. Most Tuesday evenings, we will be hosting a Capitol Hill to Memory Grove walk. The route is about three miles. We will start on the southeast side of the Capitol. Meet at the trailhead kiosk that overlooks Memory Grove. This will be a social outing and a great opportunity to meet new people. The best part is that there are no cars along this route. You may walk as slow or as fast as you want. Dogs and strollers are welcome. Bikers may join at the beginning and leave us in the dust. :)

Depending on group preference this week, and as the spring/summer goes on, we will extend the track a little up City Creek Canyon or into the Capitol or Avenues areas. We may even add more socializing and food afterwards. But, for now, here is a partial link to the route:

Memory Grove Trail, Utah - 1,403 Reviews, Map | AllTrails

We look forward to seeing you on the southeast side of the Capitol on Tuesday evenings!
6 attendees+1
Tue, Jul 22, 2025, 7:00 PM MDTClimbing at Sandy Momentum
Momentum Indoor Climbing Sandy, Sandy, UT
Welcome fellow climbers! People of all ages, abilities, and genders are welcome to join us.

If it is your first time you must fill out a waiver before climbing. You can do that online. Here is the link for first time visitor information:

https://momentumclimbing.com/millcreek/first-time/

You must have a UIAA certified harness, carabiner, ATC or other belay device. (Or you can rent them there.) Chalk optional. If you are leading, you should bring a dynamic rope that is in good condition for a potential lead fall. I am top rope only certified and don’t have a rope at this time.

Cost to join us is free, but Momentum is a gym and you do have to pay to get in. Refer to their website for prices. Message me if you have any questions, concerns, or if you need a buddy pass.
7 attendees+2
Thu, Jul 24, 2025, 7:00 PM MDTUtah County Area Hikes - Kyhv Peak
Rock Canyon Trailhead, Provo, UT
It’s time to explore utah County area. John will be leading this hike. We will be going at a moderate pace and recommend bringing a headlamp as it will be dark on the way down. Khyv Peak begins at the Rock Canyon trailhead and climbs steadily, ending with a view of utah Valley at the top.

Fee area: no
Restrooms: available
Pet friendly: yes
Mileage: 7.3 miles
Elevation gain: 2775 feet
12 attendees+7

Past events (773)

Thu, Jul 17, 2025, 6:30 PM MDTUtah County Area Hikes - Stewart Falls
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18 attendees+13

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