Basics
- Location:
- In Millcreek Canyon just east of Salt Lake City
- Length:
- 10 mile roundtrip
- Difficulty:
- Difficult
- Time:
- 5 to 6 hours
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 10241 feet
- Elevation Change:
- 3990 feet
- Season:
- July to October
Basic Directions
From Downtown Salt Lake City, head south on either I-15, State Street or 700 East for 2-3 miles. Access 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 head east. Proceed just a few hundred yards to 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. The road runs 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 4.5 miles past the entrance station on the south side of the road.
Details
Location:
In Millcreek Canyon just east of Salt Lake City
Length:
10 mile roundtrip
Difficulty:
Difficult
Time:
5 to 6 hours
Trailhead Elevation:
10241
Elevation Change:
3990
Season:
July to October
Useful Map(s):
USGS Salt Lake City Topo (1:100,000)
