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WHERE TO GO SNOWSHOEING
Where to Go
SNOWshoeing
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There are few ways to enjoy the winter scenery as much as you can while snowshoeing. This activity is recommended for most ages and skill levels, and there are places for everyone!
White Pine Trail | LITTLE COTTONWOOD CANYON
The trail starts out nice and wide, and it’s usually packed down from other snowshoers, skiers, and even sledders. When you have gone about one mile you’ll come to Little Cottonwood Creek. If you stay to the left where you would normally go during summer months to get to White Pine Lake, you might find the trail gets a bit more technical and steep. If you stay to the right, you’ll head into “Pink Pine” territory where you can go up the ridge and eventually end up at Red Pine Lake. There’s also an option to check out Maybird Gulch if you want more of an exploratory adventure.
Skill levels:
Mile 1: Easy Pink Pine: Moderate Maybird Gulch: Difficult/Technical
Sundance Nordic Center
If you want to enjoy winter but are not sure where to go or what to bring, visit Sundance’s Nordic Center. They offer over 10 kilometers of dedicated snowshoeing trails with breathtaking views of Mount Timpanogos and Stewart Falls, giving you that true backcountry snowshoeing experience. They also have Night Owling, where you can become one with nature (and owls)! Night Owling is available from December to the end of March.
Details:
Length: Varies Elevation Gain: Varies Difficulty: Easy to Difficul
Big Spring Hollow Loop
Big Spring Hollow Loop trail begins at the top of Big Spring Hollow Park in Provo Canyon. The elevation is fairly low, so mid winter when the snow pack is good will serve you best. Usually there are a couple trail variations that head out from the parking lot, but they all basically head up the hollow. The trail loops back from the spring for a comfortable day jaunt. The trail also connects to Cascade Saddle and Cascade Peak if you wish to go farther into the backcountry.
