A modest handful of high-rise buildings lends man-made shape to Salt Lake City's skyline, the mountains behind hinting at the outdoors-oriented haven this flourishing urban center really is behind the show of church and state.
The trail ascends a drainage area past wonderful limestone outcroppings to a ridge overlooking Mt. Aire Canyon, an area of private homes. The trail starts from the Pipeline Trail.
Location:
In Millcreek Canyon just east of Salt Lake City
Length:
2.8 mile oneway
Difficulty:
Difficult
Time:
2 hours
Elevation Change:
2080
Season:
June to October
Useful Map(s):
USGS Mount Aire Topo (1:24,000); USGS Salt Lake City Topo (1:100,000)
Basic Directions
From Downtown Salt Lake City, head south on either I-15, State Street or 700 East. After a few miles, get onto I-80 heading east and take it 4 or 5 miles to the I-215 Belt Route. Head south on the I-215 Belt Route for about 2 miles and exit at 3900 South. Take a left at the top of the exit ramp and cross over I-215 heading east. At Wasatch Boulevard, the first light, take a left and head north 1 block to the light at 3800 South. Take a right on 3800 South and head east. It will progress through a residential area before taking you up into the canyon. After about 1 mile, is an entrance station. (The attendant there will supply you with a simple map and answer any questions you might have.) The trailhead is 4.3 miles past the entrance station on the left side of the road.
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