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Basics
- Location:
- In Millcreek Canyon just east of Salt Lake City
- Length:
- 5 miles roundtrip
- Difficulty:
- Easy
- Time:
- 2-3 hours
- Elevation Range:
- 745 feet
- Elevation Change:
- 745 feet
- Season:
- June to October
Description
This relatively flat trail runs parallel to the road at low altitudes. It is well shaded and provides some good views of Mill Creek Canyon. The trailhead is at the Terraces Picnic area, 4.5 miles up canyon, though you can hike it reverse starting at Elbow Fork, 6.1 miles up canyon.Location:
In Millcreek Canyon just east of Salt Lake City
Length:
5 miles roundtrip
Difficulty:
Easy
Time:
2-3 hours
Elevation Range:
745
Elevation Change:
745
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 6.1 miles past the entrance station on the north side of the road.
