It is that, and more. It turns out to be a popular training ground for cross country runners with its up and down meandering path, which consumes mileage without actually going very far. Lou generally differs from most hikers with regards to switchbacks. He would prefer to walk farther if it keeps slopes to below, say, 10%. As you will see a little later on the trail map, the City Creek Trail takes switchbacks to an extreme. A couple times the trail actually goes up and down in a segment more than if it took the direct route instead of a long switchback. This left Tortoise amused. He still enjoyed this walk though.
Some might think it late in the year to be attempting this, but Lou has just discovered the 52 Hike Challenge, and he is intrigued enough to try to finish it in 2016, with a personal criteria of at least 5k (3.1 miles) in order for a given day's effort to qualify. Today's adventure is #hike1. This should be fun!
