Grandeur Peak Trail - Salt Lake City, UT

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Grandeur Peak Trail

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Grandeur Peak Trail ends at the summit of Grandeur Peak. The summit of Grandeur Peak offers a view of the Salt Lake Valley and a large portion of the Wasatch Front from Neff's Canyon on the south to Francis Peak on the north. This trail is open for a great part of the winter, and can be hiked nearly year round. The trail begins at the end of the road at Church Fork Picnic Area. Parking is limited at the end of the road. Parking is not allowed in the spots for the picnic sites. Additional parking is available on Mill Creek Canyon Road. The trail follows Church Fork Creek for about 1/2 - 3/4 of a mile. The trail narrows and then follows a few switchbacks. The trail passes through a rock field, follows parallel to the ridge line for awhile and leads straight to Grandeur Peak.

It is not uncommon to see snakes on this trail. During the spring and fall, snakes tend to be out during the daytime when the sun is out. During the heat of summer, snakes hang out in the mornings and evenings when it is cooler. Snakes are easy to avoid if you are cautious and watch for them.

This difficult 3.4 mile trail gains 2,299 feet in elevation and receives frequent use. It takes about 2 hours to complete the trail one way.

Facilities: Grandeur Peak Trail begins at Church Fork Picnic Area.

Best Time To Visit: Spring, summer, and fall is the best time to visit Grandeur Peak Trail.

Fees: A fee is charged to enter Mill Creek Canyon.

Accessibility: This area is not handicap accessible.

Rules: Motorized vehicles are prohibited.

Directions: To reach Grandeur Peak Trail from Salt Lake City, take Mill Creek Canyon Road (3800 South Wasatch Blvd.) about 3 miles up the canyon to Church Fork Picnic Area. Take the road in the picnic area to the end and follow Church Fork Trail 3.4 miles to Grandeur Peak Summit.

Map: Click here for a map to Grandeur Peak Trail

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted for Grandeur Peak Trail.

Attractions Near
Grandeur Peak Trail

Church Fork Picnic Area
Pipeline Trail
Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Address

Salt Lake Ranger District-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

6944 South 3000 East

Salt Lake City, Utah 84121

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General: (801) 733-2660

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