Hamongoggins

Big Brother route to East Hamongog. Explored on 8/11/23 - 8/12/23 as an overnight trip to Lake Hardy (hiking up the western trail past second hamongog to the lake). The upper section of this route isn't vertical like the lower section, but it is definitely worth checking out. Sweeping views of the valley and Utah Lake that are quite incredible. Great way to link up a Lake Hardy visit with a full day descent.

The main road is North Three Falls Way, and the turn off to the trailhead has a "no trespassing" sign (north aspen drive). Driving this dirt road takes you to the TH parking, which appears to be legal by all the locals. This is where we parked. Starting your hike past the gate, you will stay on the dirt east of Schoolhouse Springs. From the SHS approach it is 2.1 miles and 2100' of gain to get to the drainage, hiking up to the First Hamongog and then continuing east up past the East Hamongog. Cross the creek and continue up the trail towards Lake Hardy. Or you can approach the western trail past the second hamongog (which will be less direct to the drainage). We chose this option as we decided to camp up at the lake and take our time in the 2-day exploration.

UPPER SECTION R1 – 15 ft Downclimb into a small cave-like feature. R2 – 20 ft Followed by a long, cascading downclimb. R3 – 60 ft R4 – 50 ft R5 – 70 ft R6 – 25 ft After R6, continue downclimbing the drainage until you reach the main trail and the drop‑in point for East Hamongog. The stretch after R6 is a bit brushy, but nothing difficult to push through. EAST HAMONGOG (Lower Section) (Formerly linked; details preserved below.) R1 – 30 ft R2 – 30 ft R3 – 80 ft (2‑stage) R4 – 40 ft R5 – 100 ft R6 – 100 ft R7 – 60 ft R8 – 100 ft R9 – 80 ft R10 – 80 ft

Head directly south up and over to Dry Creek. You will cross over another short drainage, and on the second ridge you will find a clear trail leading you down to the private property. Once you see the fence/boundary turn left and stay on the east side down to Dry Creek. Cross over the creek and head to the parking lot.