Mill Fork Trail - Salt Lake City, UT

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Mill Fork Trail

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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.

Facilities: Loop campground is located near Mill Fork Trail.

Best Time To Visit: Late spring, summer, and fall is the best time to visit Mill Fork Trail.

Fees: No fees are charged to visit this trail.

Accessibility: This area is not handicap accessible.

Rules: Bikes and motorized vehicles are prohibited.

Directions: To reach Mill Fork Trail from Salt Lake City, head west on I-80 and take the Stansbury-Tooele exit. Follow the signs to Grantsville. In Grantsville turn south on Cooley Street and head out of town. Turn west on the South Willow Canyon Road and follow it to the end. There is a trailhead sign at the beginning of the trail.

Map: Click here for a map to Mill Fork Trail

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted for Mill Fork Trail.

Attractions Near
Mill Fork Trail

Dry Lake Trail
Loop Campground
Stansbury Crest 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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