Name: Foothill Forum Book Club
Start: 2026-11-23
End: 2026-11-24

A short loop trail hike that, while not terribly difficult, has trail sections that will get your heart pumping and your legs burning.

A pretty hike with some spectacular views, this trail will take you to a pointy peak that is named after Jack Edwards, a young toddler who passed away from leukemia in 1995. His parents created a memorial at the top with mailboxes containing notebooks for visitors to write in, and the peak is also known as Jack's Mountain or Jack's Mailbox Peak. The hike is short and pretty consistently steep in places, with very little to no shade. The views are worth every step.

**Local's recommendation:** Probably best hiked in spring or fall. Summer is good, but recommended to go early in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid the hottest temperatures of the day, as there is very little shade.

**Details**

**Difficulty:** Moderate due to steep sections

**Highest point:** 6260 ft

**Lowest point:** 5164 ft

**Best time of year:** Spring and Fall, if going in Summer start early to avoid the heat since there is no shade

**Safety information:** As with any trail in the foothills, watch for rattlesnakes, especially in summer months. Wear closed-toed shoes when hiking, be aware of your surroundings, and always look carefully before placing hands or feet. Be sure to bring plenty of water. This is a steep trail, so a walking pole can be helpful.

**Roadbook**

From the trailhead, get on to the Bonneville Shoreline Trail and head northwest. When the trail rounds the hill and heads more north, a smaller off shoot will appear on the right and head upwards toward the "H" rock on the mountain. From there, follow the trail to the top.

- Start point - 1835 Carrigan Canyon Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84109 - 0 mi
- Lowest point, 5161 ft - 0.3 mi
- Highest point, 6411 ft - 1.6 mi
- Jack's Peak - Point of Interest - 1.6 mi
- Jack's Peak - Destination - 2.6 mi

**How to Get There**

**Public transport:** Bus routes do not travel up to this trailhead - best access is by car.

**Parking:** Parking is available for free at the trailhead.

Jack's Peak Trail

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This book club examines contemporary socio-political issues through nonfiction books, thought-provoking questions, and civil discourse. Held on select Mondays and the last Tuesday of each month.This book club examines contemporary socio-political issues through nonfiction books, thought-provoking questions, and civil discourse. Held on select Mondays and the last Tuesday of each month.Foothill Forum meets on select Mondays and the last Tuesday of each month from 6:30-7:30pm. Books can be picked up at the Anderson-Foothill branch one month prior to the meeting, while supplies last.Tue, Jan 27, 6:30pm · Hope for Cynics: The Surprising Science of Human Goodness by Jamil ZakiTue, Feb 24, 6:30pm · AI Snake Oil: What Artificial Intelligence Can Do, What It Can’t, and How to Tell the Difference by Arvind Narayanan & Sayash KapoorMon, Mar 30 & Tue, Mar 31, 6:30pm · The Authority Gap: Why Women Are Still Taken Less Seriously Than Men, and What We Can Do About It by Mary Ann SieghartMon, Apr 27 & Tue, Apr 28, 6:30pm · Gunfight: My Battle Against the Industry that Radicalized America by Ryan BusseTue, May 26, 6:30pm · Biting the Hand: Growing Up Asian in Black and White America by Julia LeeMon, June 29 & Tue, June 30, 6:30pm · The Genome Defense: Inside the Epic Legal Battle to Determine Who Owns Your DNA by Jorge L. ContrerasMon, July 27 & Tue, July 28, 6:30pm · The Wrong Stuff: How the Soviet Space Program Crashed and Burned by John StrausbaughMon, Aug 24 & Tue, Aug 25, 6:30pm · Abundance by Ezra Klein & Derek ThompsonMon, Sep 28 & Tue, Sep 29, 6:30pm · Ultra-Processed People: The Science Behind Food That Isn't Food by Chris Van TullekenMon, Oct 26 & Tue, Oct 27, 6:30pm · White Poverty: How Exposing Myths About Race and Class Can Reconstruct American Democracy by Rev. Dr. William J. Barber IIMon, Nov 23 & Tue, Nov 24, 6:30pm · Determined: A Science of Life without Free Will by Robert M. SapolskyThis calendar listing is brought to you by NowPlayingUtah.com, Utah's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Utah Cultural Alliance.

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