"Hiking/biking the Bonneville Shoreline trail" Top 5 Page for this destination Hiking, Rock Climbing Tip by Segolily

The Salt Lake Valley (and much of northern Utah) was once the home of the huge freshwater Lake Bonneville. This lake left behind benches on the mountain sides where once it lapped the shore. There are several distinct levels that are slowly being built on and are no longer as easily seen as they once were. The highest level is known as the Bonneville shoreline. It was the highest lake level at 5100 ft.
Since the mountainsides above the Bonneville shoreline are much steeper this generally is where the houses stop. As the buildings began to obliterate the natural landscape there were many who called for trails before it was too late. The Bonneville Shoreline trail grew slowly but has gathered steam as more people agree on its value and use. The vision is that one day it will be a continuous trail from Idaho to past Nephi all along the same level as the ancient lake.

Salt Lake City and Draper at either end of the Salt Lake Valley have been the first to have a complete trail. It is favored by mt bikers, but hikers are welcome as well.

I've been exploring the Draper trail section by section and I have to say I am impressed. The trail is easy to follow if narrow. There are great views, and the mountains it traverses while seeming lifeless from further away become full of animal and bird life up close. I've found little pockets of woodland I would never have imagined. Once you find a trail head it is easy enough to follow the trail.
As with many other long distance trails you can do a small section or long.

Theme: Biking
Website: http://www.bonnevilleshorelinetrail.org/index.htm