Snowshoeing - Big Rock and Yellow Fk Loop, Herriman 2/28/25

Sample Itinerary:

Carpooling - 9:00 am

Snowshoe - 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Directions:  Yellow Fork Trailhead, Herriman

Activity: 

Hike/Snowshoe Yellow Fork and Big Rock Loop - 4.1 mile loop. Go clockwise so you can go UP the south-facing crunchy icy snow and DOWN the north-facing deeper more powdery snow (this is for the steep ridge we cross in the middle of the loop). We carried snowshoes but did not use them.  All Trails Trip Report

Bathrooms

Cell reception - most of the trail

Gear: Snowshoes/micro spikes (weather permitting), waterproof boots, waterproof pants, long sleeve shirt, long sleeve fleece, light waterproof jacket, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, camelback or regular back pack, 1-2 Liters water, 3-4 snacks

Rentals:

Snowshoes: $12 (UVU Adventure Center- includes poles and overboots or $10 only snowshoes); $13 (BYU Outdoors Unltd)

Overshoes: $6 (UVU Adventure Center); $5 (BYU Outdoors Unltd)

Poles:$5 (BYU Outdoors Unltd)

Gaiters (cover ankles from getting snow):  $3 (BYU Outdoors Unltd)