OWJ HIKING NEWS: January 2025

For our winter snow hikes and snowshoeing in Utah, you'll need insulated SNOW BOOTS; your feet will get very cold in regular hiking shoes and boots. Ladies, avoid snow boots with heels.

SNOW HIKING, we recommend that you bring slip on SPIKES, to attach to your snow boots and bring adjustable snowshoe poles.

SNOWSHOEING, make sure you bring poles with baskets when snowshoeing.

WINTER ACTIVITIES DRESS IN LAYERS, the colder the temperature the more layers you'll need. Avoid cotton.

WATER PROOF PANTS,

WEAR LAYERS,

GATORS,

INSULATED SNOW BOOTS

THICK WOOL SOCKS,

WOOL KNIT HAT,

WOOL BEANIE.

SCARF to cover your face,

INSULATED GLOVES

SUNGLASSES,

SUNSCREEN,

WATER,

HANDWARMERS or BATTERY WARMERS,

ENERGY AND SALTY SNACKS,

THERMOS WITH HOT DRINK or SOUP,

CELL PHONE OR CAMERA

SACK LUNCH, (Pack out your trash).

NATIONAL FOREST PARKING

You will need to purchase online, by cell phone or find a vending machine at a trailhead. Or you can use your AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL passes on your dashboard or on your rearview mirror hanger. You can use your National Senior pass, 4th Grader pass or Military pass.

$10 for 3 day pass, $20 for 7 day pass, or $60 for annual U-W-C Forest pass.

MILLCREEK CANYON

Sorry you can't use America the Beautiful pass in this canyon. Fee $5 vehicle/ $3 seniors. Or you can buy an annual pass $50/ $30 seniors. Pay at booth when leaving the canyon. Parking is limited during peak hours.

WILLOW HEIGHTS - Upper SR 190 Roadside Parking

For roadside parking in Big Cottonwood during the Winter on weekends (Friday ~ Sunday, and holidays) from 7am to 1pm, need a parking reservation.

Do not park on the white line or in the road.

Park BCC COM

TRACTION LAW in UTAH

Traveling in winter weather is challenging, especially in the canyons. UDOT wants to keep you safe. During severe winter weather, Utah drivers must use traction devices on their vehicles in certain locations throughout the state. This includes Big & Little Cottonwood when yellow lights are flashing at the mouth or upper canyon. UDOT