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Show ah. Lu Biking from pg.7 Reporter, Mid June Bountiful. Taking North Canyon - Mid July to Bountiful leads to another jaunty spot in the area—Mueller Park. The park contains 7.5 miles of singletrack trails. The benefits include an easy access system, smooth trails and an easy grade. There are advanced spots here and-there to pew of if you’re headed out for a semi-relaxing day. - Also beware because the trail from the radio tower splits. The other trail as off above the refinery along the old Lake Bountiful shoreline- anoth-_ er notable scenic ride. The ride is best in the evenings when the valley pollution makes for beautiful sunsets.. | In the opposite direction, Mill Creek Canyon offers Salt Lakers a limited variety of trails; the most popular is The Pipeline, located just a few miles up the road past Log Haven Restaurant. While extreme riders will pishaw at the quick ride, beginners and intermediate riders can utilize the trail for some practice runs. The mild grade allows kids to keep up, too. It’s smooth and fun but beware it’s a papylat hiking trail1 too. | Outside of Wy yh 2 x : . | 3 eo rider can a ¢ CC Gs N Oct tht Ogden Pass where. the Skyline Comgus Trail iS lec ated. This one is: a cruiser starting the top at of Se Saath eo 2 a. we ted te aden nd bat a ee TOS RELAX. WE'LL DO IT ALL FOR YOU. _ AND THERE’S NEVER A <a \ Locast Revie 19 Garden the city; .proper Dewsiows folt inka Cty |“ E RO Canyon ppceeRANNNRIPCERETERP Page 12, Wasatch \ Foothill trail access area. the pass on the north side. The trail is littered with rocks and sports a more gradual decline. But, keep it in mind for the end of | the summer when the Ben Lomond peak access becomes available. According to John Atecsio, a WCR tha. | ski trip te | \ Las Lefias! a below become heath hazards. Up north from the city past Layton sits Antelope Island in the Great Salt Lake. Locals said the rides provide a change of pace island. For beginners, the Wench can prove troubling and tiring. ~Campbell warns the beginner and intermediate riders should be prepared to get out of their cars and start climbing. However, - experienced Wasatch riders promise the experience is worth the - trouble and strain of the workout. No. rider is too advanced to go out unprepared for his journey. Experienced riders remind everyone to stretch before they ride; always wear a helmet, gloves and eye protection; And, always carry the essential patch kit, spare tube and pump. “Tt sure does suck when you get a flat and have to walk home,’ Atencio said. | Certainly the Salt Lake metropolis is overshadowed by Utah’s © southern playground. However, for a day ride or even an hourlong workout, any of the rides in the area serve as a gratifying outlet for any rider. Just remember to bike safe and have fun. travel needs. Stop by our office in the Canyon Racquet Club at the mouth of f Big Cottonwood Canyon or call 942-1030. | T hursdays ek, Open for Thirsty Thursday (Locals Night) ee Don't 1miss another issue of | , your favorite paper. Join the legions of others who get Fridays & Saturdays Restaurant Special and Lodge Open Summer Rates Available * Call for Reservations (801) 228-8589 Sundays Breakfast Buffet | 9 a.m.- Ip.m. imely home delivery. Send 20| bones for about a years worth | | | i Hl i at i i | of papers. Check or money order to: WCR, POB 8118, ALTA UT 84092-8118. ( Please don't send cash - . Banquet and Conference Services Available Private club for members only. fiaoag fhe stealsait} it F ae tan Snowbird Travel will take care of you and all your neon et IF and scenery for the area. The: downer is the car trip out to the a Rgmeee -_ d hse \ nha eae Check out our summer wild man, the reward for climbing up to the peak on your bike is the fun of stashing your bike and hiking up the shoulder for the killer view of the | Wasatch front, Ogden and the Great Salt Lake. On the way back | down, one can “glissade” or slide on one’s butt through the snow. Atencio warns not to pick up too much speed or the rocks |
