Spring Salad hike at Big Springs

16 May 2026 11:00am

I have done edible plant hikes along the Big Springs trail before. But this time I would like to go a little farther than we usually go on these hikes. There is an area about a mile up the trail which has many kinds of greens with which to make a spring salad. I will be able to teach you about miner's lettuce, chickweed, violets, spring beauty, and other things. So come prepared to hike a mile each way.The hike will last at least 2 hours, and longer if you want, because I will go slower on the way back, for those who want to take longer and see more edible plants.

This will be this coming Saturday, May 16th, at 11am. Big Springs trailhead is up Provo Canyon. Turn right at Vivian Park and drive 3 miles until you see the sign for Big Springs Park on the right. Drive through the park to the trailhead parking lot. There is plenty of parking here, even on a weekend. If you arrive late we will be going up the dirt road on the left side of the parking lot.

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