Trails Before Dawn

Sean introduced us to this loop that starts and finishes at the Timpanogos Park (about a mile up Provo Canyon). We hit the trail at 6 AM. Brian and Sean Provo River

The Sam’s Shooter Trail is a fun one that twists around above the Orem Police Gun Range then works its way over to Provo Canyon.  It’s 7.5 miles and 1264’ of climbing.  We did it in 1:18.  The trail starts at the Orem Police Gun Range (the BST trailhead above the Orem Cemetery and Water Treatment Plant).  This was a great group and we got some amazing pics.  Watch the colors change as the sun comes up. Eric, Scott, Sam, and Sean Scott and Sam (This trail is named after Sam) Sean, Sam, Eric, Scott Five trails intersect at "The Alter". This map shows how easy it is to take a wrong turn. There are many trails in this area, but I think the one we did this morning was among the very best.

Sean invited me to join his group of engineers for a beautiful run and a fantastic new trail this morning.  We started on the Bonneville Shoreline Trail from the Bridal Veil Falls parking lot (just west of Bridal Veil Falls).   After just over two miles on the BST (just past the archery range dirt road), we took a left on a lightly traveled single track trail up Pole Canyon.  That trail looped around and eventually came back to the BST.  It was enjoyable to meet up with a great group of trail runners and to have them show me this new side trail.  It is a fun loop. I will do it again. Minor casualties. One day I'll learn to put away my phone and run.

Looking down Dry Canyon Looking down on the mouth of Provo Canyon We enjoyed fantastic views of Timp from the west Craig took this picture looking down on Little Baldy and Utah Valley Utah Valley Looking down on Little Baldy It was a VERY steep climb to this point Little Baldy