Ferguson Canyon

Ferguson Canyon is a little know canyon near the mouth of Big Cottonwood Canyon. The trailhead is a little difficult to find This is the description we followed: Follow directions to the mouth of Big Cottonwood Canyon. There is a 7-11 store here, at the intersection of Wasatch Blvd (Hwy 210) and Fort Union Blvd (Hwy 190, also 7200 South). From this intersection, head south on Wasatch Blvd for a quarter mile and turn left (east) into the Prospector Drive neighborhoods. Take an immediate right and head south up the hill. Take the second left onto Timberline drive and park alongside the right side of the road near the trailhead sign. A dirt road leads to a white water tower and then turns into a trail that descends into the canyon. Follow various branching trails east into the mouth of the canyon.

View back towards the Valley from the water tower

The Trail mainly follows the stream up the canyon. The first part of the canyon is surrounded by huge rocks and boulders, I would imagine it is a popular climbing spot.

We also found many old and interesting trees along the trail.

After about 1.5 miles the trail leaves the stream and heads up the mountain to the east to an overlook spot. This is where our journey ended for the day. I believe the trail does continue up to the top of storm mountain. We may have to come back and travel to trail a little further in the future.

Joel at the overlook

This was my favorite picture of the hike, an old tree perched at the top of the lookout area.

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