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One of the best springtime hikes along the Wasatch Front is Dale Peak, which is located on the eastern side of Parley's Ridge, which is the ridge on the north side of Parley's Canyon. Normally, Dale doesn't get a lot of traffic, and we probably saw seven or eight people along the way - three of which were trail runners.
Usually by mid May, the wildflowers are in bloom along the entire route. While the lupine and the mule's ear weren't quite there yet, the balsamroot, larkspur, phlox, groundsel, various types of vetch, mountain dandelions, Oregon grape, cryptantha, ball-head waterleaf, death camas, and spotted stickseed were all abundant and beautiful along the entire route. Throw in some Utah serviceberry shrub, and it made for quite the hike
The temperature was in the low sixties yesterday which made for pleasant hiking along the ridge, though there was some wind blowing throughout the day.
![01.jpg 01.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110175-23196ddc74fd3b7799cec65586cf79c3.jpg)
View down into Parley's Canyon with Mount Aire at the center of the image.
![02.jpg 02.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110176-aedd1a79fe562e42b6c722523a79f34e.jpg)
Zoomed in shot of Mount Wire. You can jus make out the old airplane beacon.
![03.jpg 03.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110177-3e6a57657a8d1d822ff977e712e9a4c1.jpg)
The gate is open! Someone ought to notify the home owners association.
Dale Peak is to the right of center
![04.jpg 04.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110178-4b8002e5b3df8a2101f5e13de20de9f4.jpg)
Western groundsel and sage
![05.jpg 05.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110179-b0ea582775f93e04188b1aae4b327ede.jpg)
American vetch
![06.jpg 06.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110180-4624a159c0571f5fc28d2fac7f13f986.jpg)
Grandeur Peak
![07.jpg 07.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110181-d52c5a77e3027a517f31f53ec2a6a869.jpg)
Death camas
![08.jpg 08.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110182-1b3b3dd1e3e6852af034cf6eefced8c6.jpg)
Lookout Peak
![09.jpg 09.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110183-47b4571c0f6c0d6a1fe9c22e43a5afd7.jpg)
A couple of ridges in the distance. The furthest ridge, which still has snow, is Wildcat Ridge, while the nearest is Millcreek Ridge.
I'm giving some thought to when upper Millcreek Canyon opens up on July 1st, I'd give Millcreek Ridge a try on July the 2nd. I
attempted this hike seven years ago and ended up about thirty minutes short of finishing due to my hiking partner running out of
gas at the end. Not finishing has always kind of stuck in my craw. I'm not sure that I can pull it off being seven years older, but if i
don't give it a go this year, I'm afraid it won't happen.
![10.jpg 10.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110184-c7ea6483ac47ad425cca10645c877b30.jpg)
Balsamroot and larkspur
![11.jpg 11.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110185-26e32dbd71ba1df99e66189d2f27f073.jpg)
Milk-vetch
![12.jpg 12.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110186-c03ccec604e9fa92254ddd1f034a48b0.jpg)
Just following the ridge
![13.jpg 13.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110187-04d62fd9c5b532f470f0482de0991543.jpg)
Arrowleaf balsamroot
![13b.jpg 13b.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110191-dd0957ffab1cd4f112606abc0fb637be.jpg)
All roads lead to Grandeur.
![14.jpg 14.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110188-7185c475c2e0b7345cf70b5b2bb05efb.jpg)
My hiking companion for the day
![15.jpg 15.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110189-704b3e390f3147bd9936e9a2193252bf.jpg)
Old grumpy!![Scatman :scatman: :scatman:](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
![16.jpg 16.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110190-1a50dcc00c7c6778ce43cf78d61d8254.jpg)
A ladybug
![17.jpg 17.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110192-232dea2d0bea020b9ba08b0405492f2c.jpg)
Hmm....... I wonder if Evil Knievel could make the jump from Parley's Ridge to the Mount Wire Ridge over Emigration Canyon?
Care to weigh in @Rockskipper?
![18.jpg 18.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110193-846d3f7b5ef08d969994a7237c005f00.jpg)
A hill awaits.
![19.jpg 19.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110194-f0d87f85e68bcd273028115e1478689f.jpg)
Larkspur
![20.jpg 20.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110195-4265397799034c78042c1535bc8e04a6.jpg)
Spotted stickseed and some spring parsley
![21.jpg 21.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110196-06d3065a78edacabdc13f212d7c5811e.jpg)
Ball-head waterleaf in amongst the yet to bloom mule's ear
![22.jpg 22.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110197-6df6a15a1dc47cf41bd341852d96788a.jpg)
Groundsel
![23.jpg 23.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110198-56ae640c837d169ba2f59d63a08c0785.jpg)
Biscuitroot
![24.jpg 24.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110199-f54f01304c835750b654a0058370365a.jpg)
More larkspur
![25.jpg 25.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110200-5c1da2fccee4a11354a0f49c02837727.jpg)
Sweetvetch
![26.jpg 26.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110201-4cd90eb8cd74dbd1f7cef2eea48b3520.jpg)
Don't know my insects very well. Does anyone know what this is? I thought maybe a type of cicada?
![27.jpg 27.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110202-b58310ee77d01f1481697bf5f0c500c4.jpg)
A spider has a mosquito hawk in it's death grip
![28.jpg 28.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110203-ef566447cb78fc03903412a311b6d026.jpg)
A portion of snow covered Wildcat Ridge to the south with Triangle Peak on the left of the ridge
![29.jpg 29.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110204-31e9484fd1ea67c21ef82d66e6421923.jpg)
More groundsel
![30.jpg 30.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110205-9b30733f0a23f3d4dc641aee88b659b3.jpg)
Mountain dandelion
![31.jpg 31.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110206-c141ddf8779cf076710f4be487694e8b.jpg)
Old wasp's nest
![32.jpg 32.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110207-7e178f65552e14ca5e4712ab492b01d8.jpg)
Cicada exoskeleton?
![33.jpg 33.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110208-4db7f6b3bbbe6a5c6a0a40d7ac6b607f.jpg)
A single track at this point
![34.jpg 34.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110209-bea45aed71ee8375e4403eeb6b044af4.jpg)
Low cryptantha and some vetch
![35.jpg 35.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110210-270c16af3fca30e4388455ee6f44a1d0.jpg)
A pollen ladened bee on a balsamroot flower
![36.jpg 36.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110211-fdf7afc12d738107e4595aa0edd0aaee.jpg)
Mount Aire to the left and snow covered Gobbler's Knob in the far distance
![37.jpg 37.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110212-53e5fa32154ffd0016ba37bfdc422de2.jpg)
A lizard was nice enough to pose for me.![Smile :) :)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
![38.jpg 38.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110213-cf2729448248c26716cd705a13238046.jpg)
As a wise man named @Artemus once said, "The crux of the route!"![Big Grin :D :D](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
![39.jpg 39.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110214-94912432315a014da3f3a19850d26d6f.jpg)
Grandview Peak to the north
![39b.jpg 39b.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110230-95b21a2d57f89b75cf0e1fc161b69731.jpg)
The last glacier lily left on our route. All the others were dried up.
![40.jpg 40.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110215-7312bc73d07498780bb9411dae36d56f.jpg)
Katie getting closer to the summit
![41.jpg 41.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110216-8a4e3414be9efb85788ed06323672d09.jpg)
Oregon grape
![42.jpg 42.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110217-842f6ac414d65bae205c854e637b7b9a.jpg)
Summit shot with Gobbler's Knob and Mount Raymond to my right, with Church Fork Peak just below the saddle between those
two, and Grandeur Peak to Katie's left, and Triangle Peak beyond.
![43.jpg 43.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110218-f25badb7ccdaa48eb7e81797b8033c4e.jpg)
A wide angle shot to the northeast from the summit, with Grandview and Lookout Peaks, and Little Dell Reservoir to the right of
center
![44.jpg 44.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110219-e506750f602aae6f22c9ab837368a1e3.jpg)
Scatman with Perkins Peak in the distance (the high bump along the ridge)
![45.jpg 45.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110220-1f768fab0dc8e80d083d6c19c545c590.jpg)
Utah serviceberry
![46.jpg 46.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110221-dcb289a80bbf56375b8c8b5e9e468220.jpg)
A chopper flying down Emigration Canyon. Probably the H.O.A. getting after me.![Smile :) :)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
![47.jpg 47.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110222-dbfad0b20df0d24250f1114f478b6368.jpg)
A horny toad
![48.jpg 48.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110223-44d8822e5585a8fb3322906e7b243a2d.jpg)
Hitchhiker! Hitchhiker! Stop the presses!
![49.jpg 49.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110224-3210a224745b49cd193dd9f61c9eb152.jpg)
Scat blood from the hitchhiking cactus.
![50.jpg 50.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110225-a3402e5c435400cd3cbad070e12f07a8.jpg)
I believe this is stoneseed
![51.jpg 51.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110226-88461b04db07e1858e792bfa78e7d2e8.jpg)
More balsamroot
![52.jpg 52.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110227-2d901d9cbc5f1fa840a26c1f333f3fe2.jpg)
Shifting into mosey gear.![Big Grin :D :D](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
![53.jpg 53.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110228-4fd824bf818e7a6e75407b6df39bc5e8.jpg)
A swallowtail on a western wallflower
![54.jpg 54.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110229-6ddf3e48500a9879eff6961629db89d6.jpg)
The Sube has a lot more company than it did when we began our hike.
After our hike we made our way down to the Living Traditions Festival in downtown Salt Lake for dinner.
![IMG_0035.JPG IMG_0035.JPG](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110231-adc19f5ee25e4271f32c07a3daef207d.jpg)
![IMG_0028.JPG IMG_0028.JPG](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110232-49e07e29c53d9769a6f2b8de72eb3857.jpg)
Where I partook of some Pakistani food while listening to a Gospel Group called Men of Valor, and they were followed by a dance group fro the Utah Punjabi Arts Academy .
![IMG_0046.JPG IMG_0046.JPG](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110233-5626ffbb599179ccfcee13f9643990bd.jpg)
The End.
Usually by mid May, the wildflowers are in bloom along the entire route. While the lupine and the mule's ear weren't quite there yet, the balsamroot, larkspur, phlox, groundsel, various types of vetch, mountain dandelions, Oregon grape, cryptantha, ball-head waterleaf, death camas, and spotted stickseed were all abundant and beautiful along the entire route. Throw in some Utah serviceberry shrub, and it made for quite the hike
The temperature was in the low sixties yesterday which made for pleasant hiking along the ridge, though there was some wind blowing throughout the day.
![01.jpg 01.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110175-23196ddc74fd3b7799cec65586cf79c3.jpg)
View down into Parley's Canyon with Mount Aire at the center of the image.
![02.jpg 02.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110176-aedd1a79fe562e42b6c722523a79f34e.jpg)
Zoomed in shot of Mount Wire. You can jus make out the old airplane beacon.
![03.jpg 03.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110177-3e6a57657a8d1d822ff977e712e9a4c1.jpg)
The gate is open! Someone ought to notify the home owners association.
![04.jpg 04.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110178-4b8002e5b3df8a2101f5e13de20de9f4.jpg)
Western groundsel and sage
![05.jpg 05.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110179-b0ea582775f93e04188b1aae4b327ede.jpg)
American vetch
![06.jpg 06.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110180-4624a159c0571f5fc28d2fac7f13f986.jpg)
Grandeur Peak
![07.jpg 07.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110181-d52c5a77e3027a517f31f53ec2a6a869.jpg)
Death camas
![08.jpg 08.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110182-1b3b3dd1e3e6852af034cf6eefced8c6.jpg)
Lookout Peak
![09.jpg 09.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110183-47b4571c0f6c0d6a1fe9c22e43a5afd7.jpg)
A couple of ridges in the distance. The furthest ridge, which still has snow, is Wildcat Ridge, while the nearest is Millcreek Ridge.
I'm giving some thought to when upper Millcreek Canyon opens up on July 1st, I'd give Millcreek Ridge a try on July the 2nd. I
attempted this hike seven years ago and ended up about thirty minutes short of finishing due to my hiking partner running out of
gas at the end. Not finishing has always kind of stuck in my craw. I'm not sure that I can pull it off being seven years older, but if i
don't give it a go this year, I'm afraid it won't happen.
![10.jpg 10.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110184-c7ea6483ac47ad425cca10645c877b30.jpg)
Balsamroot and larkspur
![11.jpg 11.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110185-26e32dbd71ba1df99e66189d2f27f073.jpg)
Milk-vetch
![12.jpg 12.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110186-c03ccec604e9fa92254ddd1f034a48b0.jpg)
Just following the ridge
![13.jpg 13.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110187-04d62fd9c5b532f470f0482de0991543.jpg)
Arrowleaf balsamroot
![13b.jpg 13b.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110191-dd0957ffab1cd4f112606abc0fb637be.jpg)
All roads lead to Grandeur.
![14.jpg 14.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110188-7185c475c2e0b7345cf70b5b2bb05efb.jpg)
My hiking companion for the day
![15.jpg 15.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110189-704b3e390f3147bd9936e9a2193252bf.jpg)
Old grumpy!
![16.jpg 16.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110190-1a50dcc00c7c6778ce43cf78d61d8254.jpg)
A ladybug
![17.jpg 17.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110192-232dea2d0bea020b9ba08b0405492f2c.jpg)
Hmm....... I wonder if Evil Knievel could make the jump from Parley's Ridge to the Mount Wire Ridge over Emigration Canyon?
Care to weigh in @Rockskipper?
![18.jpg 18.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110193-846d3f7b5ef08d969994a7237c005f00.jpg)
A hill awaits.
![19.jpg 19.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110194-f0d87f85e68bcd273028115e1478689f.jpg)
Larkspur
![20.jpg 20.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110195-4265397799034c78042c1535bc8e04a6.jpg)
Spotted stickseed and some spring parsley
![21.jpg 21.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110196-06d3065a78edacabdc13f212d7c5811e.jpg)
Ball-head waterleaf in amongst the yet to bloom mule's ear
![22.jpg 22.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110197-6df6a15a1dc47cf41bd341852d96788a.jpg)
Groundsel
![23.jpg 23.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110198-56ae640c837d169ba2f59d63a08c0785.jpg)
Biscuitroot
![24.jpg 24.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110199-f54f01304c835750b654a0058370365a.jpg)
More larkspur
![25.jpg 25.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110200-5c1da2fccee4a11354a0f49c02837727.jpg)
Sweetvetch
![26.jpg 26.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110201-4cd90eb8cd74dbd1f7cef2eea48b3520.jpg)
Don't know my insects very well. Does anyone know what this is? I thought maybe a type of cicada?
![27.jpg 27.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110202-b58310ee77d01f1481697bf5f0c500c4.jpg)
A spider has a mosquito hawk in it's death grip
![28.jpg 28.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110203-ef566447cb78fc03903412a311b6d026.jpg)
A portion of snow covered Wildcat Ridge to the south with Triangle Peak on the left of the ridge
![29.jpg 29.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110204-31e9484fd1ea67c21ef82d66e6421923.jpg)
More groundsel
![30.jpg 30.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110205-9b30733f0a23f3d4dc641aee88b659b3.jpg)
Mountain dandelion
![31.jpg 31.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110206-c141ddf8779cf076710f4be487694e8b.jpg)
Old wasp's nest
![32.jpg 32.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110207-7e178f65552e14ca5e4712ab492b01d8.jpg)
Cicada exoskeleton?
![33.jpg 33.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110208-4db7f6b3bbbe6a5c6a0a40d7ac6b607f.jpg)
A single track at this point
![34.jpg 34.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110209-bea45aed71ee8375e4403eeb6b044af4.jpg)
Low cryptantha and some vetch
![35.jpg 35.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110210-270c16af3fca30e4388455ee6f44a1d0.jpg)
A pollen ladened bee on a balsamroot flower
![36.jpg 36.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110211-fdf7afc12d738107e4595aa0edd0aaee.jpg)
Mount Aire to the left and snow covered Gobbler's Knob in the far distance
![37.jpg 37.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110212-53e5fa32154ffd0016ba37bfdc422de2.jpg)
A lizard was nice enough to pose for me.
![38.jpg 38.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110213-cf2729448248c26716cd705a13238046.jpg)
As a wise man named @Artemus once said, "The crux of the route!"
![39.jpg 39.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110214-94912432315a014da3f3a19850d26d6f.jpg)
Grandview Peak to the north
![39b.jpg 39b.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110230-95b21a2d57f89b75cf0e1fc161b69731.jpg)
The last glacier lily left on our route. All the others were dried up.
![40.jpg 40.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110215-7312bc73d07498780bb9411dae36d56f.jpg)
Katie getting closer to the summit
![41.jpg 41.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110216-8a4e3414be9efb85788ed06323672d09.jpg)
Oregon grape
![42.jpg 42.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110217-842f6ac414d65bae205c854e637b7b9a.jpg)
Summit shot with Gobbler's Knob and Mount Raymond to my right, with Church Fork Peak just below the saddle between those
two, and Grandeur Peak to Katie's left, and Triangle Peak beyond.
![43.jpg 43.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110218-f25badb7ccdaa48eb7e81797b8033c4e.jpg)
A wide angle shot to the northeast from the summit, with Grandview and Lookout Peaks, and Little Dell Reservoir to the right of
center
![44.jpg 44.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110219-e506750f602aae6f22c9ab837368a1e3.jpg)
Scatman with Perkins Peak in the distance (the high bump along the ridge)
![45.jpg 45.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110220-1f768fab0dc8e80d083d6c19c545c590.jpg)
Utah serviceberry
![46.jpg 46.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110221-dcb289a80bbf56375b8c8b5e9e468220.jpg)
A chopper flying down Emigration Canyon. Probably the H.O.A. getting after me.
![47.jpg 47.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110222-dbfad0b20df0d24250f1114f478b6368.jpg)
A horny toad
![48.jpg 48.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110223-44d8822e5585a8fb3322906e7b243a2d.jpg)
Hitchhiker! Hitchhiker! Stop the presses!
![49.jpg 49.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110224-3210a224745b49cd193dd9f61c9eb152.jpg)
Scat blood from the hitchhiking cactus.
![50.jpg 50.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110225-a3402e5c435400cd3cbad070e12f07a8.jpg)
I believe this is stoneseed
![51.jpg 51.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110226-88461b04db07e1858e792bfa78e7d2e8.jpg)
More balsamroot
![52.jpg 52.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110227-2d901d9cbc5f1fa840a26c1f333f3fe2.jpg)
Shifting into mosey gear.
![53.jpg 53.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110228-4fd824bf818e7a6e75407b6df39bc5e8.jpg)
A swallowtail on a western wallflower
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The Sube has a lot more company than it did when we began our hike.
After our hike we made our way down to the Living Traditions Festival in downtown Salt Lake for dinner.
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Where I partook of some Pakistani food while listening to a Gospel Group called Men of Valor, and they were followed by a dance group fro the Utah Punjabi Arts Academy .
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The End.
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