I've been trying to find a route to be able to through hike from Salt Lake City to Midway. Depending where I start it should take about 3 days. I would like to avoid as many roads as possible of course. I am running in to a few issues though.
An ideal start would be at the Bonneville Shoreline trail at the base of Grandeur Peak, summit Grandeur, then follow the ridge, or other trails, to Big water Gulch. (Or just start at Big Water, eliminating 10+ miles). Then follow Big Water Gulch Trail head south to Dog Lake and Lake Desolation. After Scotts hill and Scotts pass it looks like Guardsman's pass is the only route, and from there I stay on roads for quite a while. Are there other options?
Has anyone tried this before? What camping restrictions will I face, like near Lake Desolation and Midway Reservoir? Of is stealth camping my only option? As long as I stay off the south slope of Big Cottonwood Canyon is it okay for my dog to accompany me?
An ideal start would be at the Bonneville Shoreline trail at the base of Grandeur Peak, summit Grandeur, then follow the ridge, or other trails, to Big water Gulch. (Or just start at Big Water, eliminating 10+ miles). Then follow Big Water Gulch Trail head south to Dog Lake and Lake Desolation. After Scotts hill and Scotts pass it looks like Guardsman's pass is the only route, and from there I stay on roads for quite a while. Are there other options?
Has anyone tried this before? What camping restrictions will I face, like near Lake Desolation and Midway Reservoir? Of is stealth camping my only option? As long as I stay off the south slope of Big Cottonwood Canyon is it okay for my dog to accompany me?