Bell Canyon

Over the fourth of July weekend I took Jessi and the boys hiking up Bell Canyon.  We had a really good time and the kids did a great job start to finish.

Obviously at the trailhead on the southeast bench in Sandy.

This was my view for most of the day as the kids took turns being the fearless leader.

We had Spencer take the larger pack in preparation for his overnight scout camp that was to follow this hike by two weeks.

Saw this guy when we finally met back up with the river after passing the reservoir.  He was a good 20 feet away from the trail.

Overlooking the South Salt Lake Valley a little over halfway to the falls.

Last big push before the falls.

Spencer at Bell's Canyon Falls

Salt Lake Valley in the distance.  Nader had just fallen and was doing his best to keep it together.

The two boys spent the majority of the hike with the mouthpiece in their mouths.  As a result we had to stop three times on the way down for Nader to relieve himself.  At least they didn't get dehydrated.

Climbing out of the falls

Better resolution would show the falls in this picture.   The falls are that white dot almost directly in the center of the picture.

Finished and Tired