Lewis Peak from Pineview, via Skyline Trail
Last Friday I had to get out of the house and decided to head up Skyline from the Pineview side, since there's hardly anybody on that trail - WRONG, it is the season for everybody to get out, that's what this quarantine B.S. does.
There's a popular spot to stop and turn around at 3 miles up if you're riding in the evening and running out of time, and another spot almost exactly another 3 miles further up if you've got more time. Both of these are the outlooks viewing Pineview Reservoir. That 6 mile spot is what I originally planned on, but I got thinking I should just head another 3.5 up to Lewis Peak, and I'm glad I did.
I think I passed about 6 different motos in different groups, maybe 6 other hikers, and a few other mtn bikers. That was by far the most I've ever seen on that section of trail. Most hikers going out to the peak will start from the North Ogden side. I assumed Snowbasin was absolutely slammed if I was seeing this many on Skyline.
Here's a quick clip from the peak, it's a fantastic view. It may be a bit foolish to head up there alone, although I figured there would be others on the trail, but sometimes it's tough to get somebody to ride to the peak on short notice.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFA4DMmLssc
A few shots along the way.
Beautiful time of year
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw...-no?authuser=0
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw...-no?authuser=0
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw...-no?authuser=0
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw...-no?authuser=0
This bird was NOT going to move, actually got into a little scuffle with it.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/5n...-no?authuser=0
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/sK...-no?authuser=0