| Mill Fork Trail leaves from the Loop Campground at the upper end of South Willow Canyon Road. It winds up through a heavy aspen stand then into fir and spruce trees, across several large open meadows with conifer stands scattered throughout the area. The lower part of the trail is a gentle, gradual climb for a couple of miles then switchbacks up the headwall to top out on the ridge looking into Indian Hickman Canyon. It's an easy trail for some distance and the view from the ridge is well worth the hike.In the fall this is a beautiful hike due to the aspens and their fall colors. Flowers are abundant during years of good precipitation, while other years are rather scarce. Deer and coyote are abundant up through Mill Fork and both blue grouse and ruffed grouse may be encountered. Early morning is the most pleasant time to enjoy the area, especially during the summer months when the Stansburys heat up, and with no water available along the trail, it's necessary to take ample water for your trip.To get away to a different area and be free of the hiking congestion of the Wasatch Front, the Mill Fork Trail offers a very pleasant and rewarding hike for those willing to drive a few extra miles. This trail offers views of Tooele Valley, the Cedar Mountains, and the Great Salt Lake.This moderately difficult 2.7 mile trail gains 2,440 feet in elevation and receives moderate use. It takes about 2 hours to complete the trail one way. |
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