Mill Creek Canyon

(801) 483-5473

E Millcreek Rd (at Wasatch Boulevard)
Salt Lake City, UT 84109 40.6892 -111.787

Neighborhood: Mount Olympus

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Last updated 9.23.08

What People Are Saying About Mill Creek Canyon

The Editor

Peter Behle

Citysearch

Overview
Since 1991, a protection and management program has worked to restore this park's recreational facilities and natural habitats. Mill Creek Canyon now boasts a number of first-class picnic areas and hiking trails, and it's become a popular destination for brunch cookouts on Sunday mornings. Many also visit the area for mountain biking, but bikes are allowed on the upper trails only on even-numbered days.

The Experience
Some visitors come to hang out and relax in the picnic areas, while others come for the great trails. A fishing dock and boardwalk are popular year-round. However, the star of this park is the Grandeur Peak Trail. Start out at the Church Fork Picnic area and wind through some switchbacks to climb to a summit that affords views of the Salt Lake Valley. (Note: The trail is listed as "more difficult.")

frank_chase

August 23, 2002

Mill Creek Canyon offers several picnic areas and many hiking trails. There are streams and beautiful wild flowers. You can spend all day and only see a fraction of what the canyon has to offer.

robyngalbos_citysearch

June 10, 2002

The proximity of this canyon to the city makes it the perfect mid-week destination for a quick getaway. Plenty of people make the drive to the top for an after-work workout in the summertime. Trails get quite crowded on the weekends, and if you're hiking on a bike day, watch out for traffic. It's a great canyon for a weekend picnic or barbecue.

The Details on Mill Creek Canyon

When to Go:

During the summer, bikes are allowed on the upper trails only on even numbered days.

Know Before You Go:

Leashed dogs are allowed year-round, as long as you pick up after them. For the safety of your pup, be extra careful on days that bikes are allowed on the trails.

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