Millcreek Canyon (also Mill Creek Canyon ) is a canyon in the Wasatch Mountains and part of Millcreek City on the eastern side of the Salt Lake Valley, Utah. This is a popular recreation area in both summer and winter. Named after all the factories that used to be in the thick wooded canyon. It is home to two restaurants and six Scout camps.
Millcreek Canyon is next to Parley's Canyon to the north and Big Cottonwood Canyon to the south. While it may be the most accessible canyon in Salt Lake City, the upper part is much less frequented than the neighboring canyon.
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Recreation at Millcreek Edit
Cycling Edit
The upper trails at Millcreek Canyon (the guys above the winter gate, located in the Maple Grove picnic area) are open for biking only on even-numbered days. Bicycles are allowed on the lower walkways on all days.
When riding on the road, the bike is subject to the same laws as a motor vehicle, including marking before turning and stopping at the stop sign. For more information please see the website http://RoadRespect.Utah.gov.
Dog Edit
Dogs are allowed in the Millcreek valley every day. They may be detached in hiking trails on odd numbered days (1 month, 3 months, etc.), but still to be stolen in all developed areas, including roads, roads, and picnic areas. On an even day, dogs should always be chained in all areas, including all hiking trails.
When the ski trail along the road in the upper canyon is prepared, it is arranged as a trail and the dogs may not be there on odd numbered days. However, when the trail is not prepared/maintained (eg before the snow falls) it is considered a service road, although it is closed to the vehicle, and the dog should be chained.
The dog owners were asked to take their dog. There are containers for dog poop in some places in the canyon, including the Great Water trail up and down.
Hiking Edit
Millcreek Canyon has numerous trails for hiking. Difficulties range from easy (beginner) to difficult (advanced).
Popular paths include:
Pipeline Path is popular for children or novice climbers. It is accessible from several points (Rattlesnake, Church Fork, Burch Hollow and Elbow Fork Trailheads). The most severe access points are Elbow Fork and Burch Hollow. The trail is roughly 6.7 â € <â € Desolation Trail to Salt Lake Overlook (Overlook Trail, Trail 019) - (4.8 miles round trip). The trail is accessed from the Desolation trailhead located east of the Millcreek Inn on the south side of the canyon. This is a fairly heavy hike that leads to fantastic views of the Salt Lake Valley. The Overlook Trail is also a popular snowshoe track in the winter. Grandeur Peak (2 miles to the saddle, 2 3/4 mile to Grandeur peak; gain elevation -1700 feet to the saddle, 2400 feet to the top). The trail leads to Grandeur Peak (elev.8299) and is accessed from the Church Fork Picnic area. Dog Lake/Big Water (3 miles to Dog Lake; elevation up 1200 feet). The trail is accessed from the Big Water trailhead at the top of Millcreek Canyon. This is a fairly difficult trail that is very popular for pedestrians and mountain bikers. The trail leads to Dog Lake and is also accessible from the Mill D trailhead at Big Cottonwood Canyon. Alexander Basin (2.2 miles to Alexander Basin Ridge, 2.5 miles to Gobblers Knob; elevation gain-2,700 feet to ridge, 3100 feet to Gobblers Knob, accessed from Alexander Basin trailhead, 8 miles at Millcreek Canyon on the south side of the road In the summer months Alexander Basin can be filled with wildflowers and has fantastic views of Millcreek (north) ridgeline and so on.Gobblers Knob (10,246) can be reached from Alexander Basin.This is a steep and uphill weight. Mt. Aire Trail (1.8 mi) Mt. Aire is the peak that lies at the confluence of Mill Creek Canyon, Mt. Aire Canyon, and Parley's Canyon. Hiking to the top of the Mountain. Aire is a steep 1.8 miles with an elevation of nearly 2,000 feet. The following elevation graph illustrates a path that is constantly unrelenting. Maps Millcreek Canyon (Salt Lake County, Utah)
Access Edit
The top of Millcreek Canyon is closed from November 1 to July 1 for vehicular traffic.
The $ 3.00 fee per vehicle is paid after leaving Millcreek Canyon. Annual admission is $ 40.00 Ages (age 60 and above) are charged only $ 2 per day, and can purchase an annual ticket of $ 20. Permits available from national park services are not accepted at Millcreek Canyon.
See also Edit
- List of gorges and canyons in Utah
References Edit
External links Edit
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