Ferguson Canyon Hike

Golden weeds, wee-little-snake, wildflowers, idaho-shaped rock, water reed plants that whistle when you blow.

Tru loved that he discovered ‘the view’. Scotty enjoyed the hiking backpack. Liza always gets rocks in her shoes (and always has to go potty out in nature!). Abe was a helper.

“Ferguson canyon is small canyon between Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons. This canyon has gained popularity over the last few year and is a popular destination for rock climbers. This is one hike that the canyon itself is the destination. The hike can be whatever you want to be. You can follow the trail to the end and get to a summit or just make it to the shaded canyon wall and stream.

“The trail follows an utility road up and passed the water towers. At this point you will see the trail start decend into the canyon. Soon the trail will meet up with a small creek coming out of the canyon. The trail follows this creek for almost the entire hike. Continue to follow the trail back uphill into the canyon. The trail will now come to some granite walls. You will often find climbers on these walls trying to finish their next route.” Open Air Life site

Easy Hike
Probably 2 hours but we didn’t go to the overlook
Mostly shady
Fun to watch rock climbers
Creek was really low so we didn’t see or hear much water
Dogs are Allowed… much to max’s dismay… and much to Truman’s delight.

This trail had an extra large amount of heart rocks… must be the type of rocks that breaks like that. Or perhaps I saw them more than usual. Or perhaps God placed them in my path to remind me of the tender mercies He sends daily.