White Pine Trail

Sometimes I hike or snowshoe simply for exercise.  If the sun is shining and there are blue skies, I head for the canyons to do my workout.  I'm not a fan of gyms (boring!) - I know they work great for a lot of people, just NOT me.  Saturday morning was one of those crystal clear days beckoning me to the mountains for my weekend workout.  I chose the White Pine trail in Little Cottonwood Canyon and discovered a great snowshoe trail.  (Wishing for more snow!)  My workout goal was to snowshoe 1.5 miles up the trail then turn around and head back - no specific destination in mind.  Just enjoy the fresh air and beautiful views (and burn a few calories).

A rare, clear view of the Salt Lake Valley thanks to the strong winds which blew the haze away for just a day.

Bird in flight!

 It was such a beautiful day - so very thankful to be outside!

Some very fine views of Mount Superior!

Still a little color left in the canyon.

Small waterfall turned to ice.

After one mile on the White Pine trail you reach the junction for White Pine Lake or Red Pine Lake.  I had never been on the trail to White Pine Lake so that was my choice for today.  Even though I didn't go far I was treated to great views and I will be back!!

Turn around point and the snow was just getting good!

Crossing the bridges on the return.

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******Miles hiked tally

beginning March 22, 2013

189.6