Mill Creek Canyon
(801) 483-5473
E Millcreek Rd
(at Wasatch Boulevard)
Salt Lake City,
UT
84109
40.6892
-111.787
Neighborhood: Mount Olympus
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.")
User Reviews
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.
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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.
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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.
