A River Runs Thru Us

I went out on a Sunday evening to clear out the cobwebs and stretch the legs before Monday morning so I headed up to Millcreek Canyon. Kami was home grading papers and I was itching for some new photos, so I grabbed my gear and head to the Mt. Aire trailhead. It's about a 1 3/4 mile hike up a relatively steep trail with an elevation gain of 1,991 feet. The summit is at 8,261 ft. This time of year the weather is spectacular and this trail didn't disappoint. Lamb’s Canyon,Gobbler's Knob, Parleys Canyon, Mt. Olympus, and the Big and Little Cottonwood canyons are all visible from the summit starting above the pass.

Millcreek Falls 3, originally uploaded by SoPhast

Not too far below the summit in just through some aspen groves I came across a few moose.  The bull had already headed into the thick before I could get my camera out, but the cow stopped and looked my way for a Bullwinkle candid. Cool.

  

Millcreek Canyon Moose

I also had some fair views across the valley in all it's fall splendor, which is even more amazing. I just can't believe how lucky I am to live out here. I head out of our house, drive up the road and BAM! I'm in the mountains...with my pick of canyons to choose from; Millcreek, Parleys, Little Cottonwood and Big Cottonwood. A short drive further and I can head up Alpine Canyon to Mt. Timpanogos or through Provo Canyon and head up to Sundance. It really is a gluttony of wild outdoors here.