Witt - 60 hikes within 60 miles, Salt Lake City: including Ogden, Provo, and the Uintas

A PROJECT OF THIS MAGNITUDE goes from concept to print with the contributions of many. Im thankful for the energetic and talented team at Menasha Ridge Press, who approached me about writing a Salt Lake City hiking guide. I was somewhat reluctant at first, but through their encouragement, vision, and support, 60 Hikes became a reality.

Thanks to Sheryl McGlochlin, whose energy and enthusiasm are infectious. Shes introduced many of these hikes to hundreds of locals and is always anxious to share a favorite hike with friends like me.

Im appreciative of the staff at Weber Pathways, who have created a hiking legacy for the Ogden area through their efforts to promote, plan, and preserve trails.

Im grateful to Alan and Kristine Colledge, with whom Ive shared gallons of Gatorade and miles of terrain across the Wasatch, the Colorado Plateau, and the Grand Canyon.

Thanks to my parents, Bud and Claire Witt, who took me on hikes in Mill Creek Canyon and Brighton as a toddler. Later, they led me to discover the Sierra Nevada and many national parks on fabulous cross-country road trips.

Ive met hundreds of hikers along the trail. Sometimes our exchange was nothing more than gmorning or hello. But often these newfound friends would share their experiences with meidentifying a wildflower, reporting on a moose sighting, or telling me about a favorite waterfall just up the canyon. Their insights and love of the outdoors have enriched my life and are woven into every hike in this book.

Many of those trail acquaintances were members of the Wasatch Mountain Club, an organization of dedicated volunteers who love to explore the scenic wonders of the area mountains. They also deserve much of the credit for improving the quality of the outdoor experience through preservation of wild lands and providing access to these pristine reaches.

Special thanks to many hiking friends who have provided ideas, encourage ment, and support along the way, including Phil Schow, Mark McGuire, Bart Hamatake, Bruce Bown, Ben Adcock, Peter Tennis, David Crowther, Jim Rasband, Vaughn Armstrong, Jim McDonald, Mary Baxter, Jack Welch, Al Christy, Jim Driggs, Harlan Hatfield, and Dennis Hoagland.

I always cherish the time Ive spent on these and other Utah trails with my children, Heather, Blair, Lindsey, Dallin, and Tessa. I look forward to sharing many more trail miles with my grandchildren, Hannah, Isaac, Alden, and Grant.

My deepest gratitude goes to my wife, Elain, my best friend and eternal trail companion. Her sustaining belief, encouragement, and love have guided me through this project and every other aspect of my life. She joined me on many of these hikes, but I wish she could have joined me on every one. If she had, this would have been a far more elaborate book.

Greg Witt