logo dark logo
  • Dog Friendly Lists
  • Find a Hike
  • Discount Codes
  • Fav Gear
  • About
    • Testimonials
    • Awards & Features
Mobile Logo
  • Dog Friendly Lists
  • Find a Hike
  • Discount Codes
  • Fav Gear
  • About
    • Testimonials
    • Awards & Features
Top
Home  >  2019  >  August
Central Utah

Dining at Log Haven’s the Dogs Days of Summer

Dog Friendly Lists

Dining at Log Haven's the Dogs Days of Summer

Log Haven is a popular restaurant located in Millcreek Canyon, Utah. Built in 1920, this log cabin hideaway was built as an anniversary gift for L.F. Rains' wife. Logs were shipped from San Francisco to SLC and hauled up the four miles by horse-drawn wagon. It was built at the base of cliffs and two small waterfalls. It was then used as a summer home for the family but when the Great Depression hit, an insurance executive named Gleed Miller bought the home and made additions to the home, also adding in an ice skating pond and stable. During the late 1980s it fell to despair - flash forward to the mid-90s and Margo Provost purchased the home and renovated it into a historic retreat and restaurant. 

Continue Reading

August 30, 2019
Central Utah

Hike to Clayton Peak via Brighton Ski Resort

Hiking

Hike to Clayton Peak via Brighton Ski Resort

Clayton Peak (10,721 ft) is a fun local peak located at the top of Brighton Ski Resort in Big Cottonwood Canyon. It's right on the ridge of the watershed, so if hiking this route, dogs are not allowed. However, dogs can make the summit from Bloods Lake Trailhead, and going that way is allowed for them. This time, however, my friend and I decided to hike to Clayton Peak via Brighton Ski Resort. I hadn't hiked this route in over four years so it was time to revisit this trail. 
Continue Reading

Girl On A Hike
August 29, 2019
Central Utah

Monument Peak, Carbon County High Point

Hiking

Monument Peak, Carbon County High PointMonument Peak (10, 452 ft) is the the Carbon County High Point, and for those working on the Utah County High Points (CoHPs), this one is the easiest since you can drive to the summit. It's located along the Wasatch Plateau, and because its simply a drive, it should be combined with other CoHPs such as East Mountain and South Tent Mountain. There is nothing special about this peak except for the fact that you can see three CoHPs from the summit. The best time to drive here is in late Summer to Fall when the road is completely dry.

Continue Reading

Girl On A Hike
August 27, 2019
Central Utah

Hiking to East Mountain, Emery County High Point

Hiking

Hiking to East Mountain, Emery County High Point

East Mountain (10,743 ft) is the Emery County High Point, and is one of several peaks along the Wasatch Plateau. The hike itself is straight forward, following a well-worn trail used by horses, hunters, and hikers. The main reason why people hike to this peak is for checking off the Utah County High Points (CoHPs) list. It's one of the easier CoHPs, and is often combined with Monument Peak, South Tent Mountain, or all three in one day. For our trip, we only did East & Monument on the same day since I had hiked South Tent Mountain a month earlier. From the summit you can see three CoHPs. Camping is plentiful and the drive is scenic. Both dogs and older kids can hike this route.

[lwptoc]

Continue Reading

Girl On A Hike
August 26, 2019
Central Utah

Climbing the South Ridge of Mt.Superior

Hiking

Climbing the South Ridge of Mt.Superior

The South Ridge of Mount Superior is a well-known Class 5 scramble and a true gem for adventurous hikers in the Wasatch Mountains. While you can reach the summit via a more traditional hiking trail, this technical ridge route offers a more exhilarating and challenging ascent for experienced climbers.

Continue Reading

Girl On A Hike
August 21, 2019
Southern Utah

Hiking Sulphur Creek, Capitol Reef National Park

Hiking

Hiking Sulphur Creek, Capitol Reef National Park

Sulphur Creek is located in Capitol Reef National Park and provides a beautiful water hike through a narrow canyon, with subway-like channels, cutting through layered, orange and red sandstone. It's considered the "Subway" or "Narrows" of CRNP, though really it lives up to its own name. The water is rarely more than ankle deep and there are three waterfalls that you can easily bypass, one forces you to slide down it's 5 foot drop!

Continue Reading

Girl On A Hike
August 20, 2019
Southern Utah

Backpacking Death Hollow, Escalante

Backpacking

Backpacking Death Hollow, Escalante, Grand Staircase Escalante National MonumentDeath Hollow is located in Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument, just outside of Escalante, Utah. The first 6 miles of the trail follows the Boulder Mail Trail - the old route, that even up until 1924, the mules would carry mail on from the residents of Boulder, UT to Escalante, UT. Boulder, UT is right along Highway 12, which wasn't even paved until the 1970's, was the last area in the US to gain automobile access! No matter how much this area has changed due to technology, you'll immediately find yourself in the backcountry and won't see people for days. Over our 3 day adventure, my friend and I only saw two other people the entire time.

Continue Reading

Girl On A Hike
August 16, 2019
California

Hiking Mt.Whitney

Hiking

Hiking to Mt.Whitney, Hiking Mt.Whitney in 2020, Hiking the highest point in the lower 48 states, hiking in California

Hiking Mt. Whitney is a bucket-list goal for many hikers and backpackers, but tackling it as a day hike is a serious challenge. This 20-mile round-trip adventure gains over 6,100 feet of elevation in just 10 miles one way. It's a strenuous endeavor not meant for the faint of heart. However, the real challenge isn’t just the physical hike—it’s securing a permit. With only one-third of the 17,000 annual applicants receiving a day-hike permit, the competition is fierce. When combined with backpackers on the John Muir Trail (JMT), nearly 20,000 people reach the summit of Mt. Whitney each year.

Continue Reading

Girl On A Hike
August 8, 2019
Central Utah

Hiking to South Tent Mountain – Sanpete County High Point

Hiking

Hiking to South Tent Mountain, Sanpete County High Point

South Tent Mountain (11,285 ft) is the highest point in Sanpete County, Utah, and offers a scenic, rewarding ridge hike with panoramic views. While most hikers opt for the traditional route to the South Tent saddle, we chose to hike the entire ridge—summiting both South Tent Mountain and North Tent Mountain (11,230 ft). This moderate, dog-friendly trail requires no technical gear and covers just 5 miles round-trip, giving you double the peaks with minimal extra effort.

Continue Reading

Girl On A Hike
August 6, 2019
Central Utah

Hiking to Mine Camp Peak, Millard County High Point

Hiking

Hiking to Mine Camp Peak, Millard County High Point, Utah county high points

Mine Camp Peak (10, 222ft) is the Millard County High Point (CoHP), and one of the easiest to summit out of all the CoHPs at only 1 mile round trip. The drive will take much longer than the actual hike, so be prepared to spend close to half a day at least to summit this peak, and make the drive in and out. Mine Camp Peak should be combined with other peaks in the area since it's so short. In one weekend, we knocked out Brian Head Peak (Iron County High Point), Andy Nelson Peak & the Kane County High Point, Cascade Falls, and South Tent Mountain (Sanpete County High Point). Camping is available right at the trailhead, but only 2-3 tents can fit and one car can park there. This trail is both dog and kid-friendly!

Continue Reading

Girl On A Hike
August 5, 2019
Search Trail Guides
About Us
Let’s Connect!
Social Icons
Trending Posts
  • Hiking
    Hiking the Indian Trail in Ogden

  • Hike to the Bear Canyon Suspension Bridge, Draper, UT
    Hiking
    Hike to the Bear Canyon Suspension Bridge, Draper, UT

  • Hiking
    Hiking the Three Falls Trail – Alpine, Utah

  • Hike to Paul Bunyan's Woodpile, Utah
    Hiking
    Hike to Paul Bunyan’s Woodpile, Utah

error: Content is protected
Skip to content
Open toolbar Accessibility Tools

Accessibility Tools

  • Increase TextIncrease Text
  • Decrease TextDecrease Text
  • GrayscaleGrayscale
  • High ContrastHigh Contrast
  • Negative ContrastNegative Contrast
  • Light BackgroundLight Background
  • Links UnderlineLinks Underline
  • Readable FontReadable Font
  • Reset Reset