Basics
- Location:
- In Millcreek Canyon just east of Salt Lake City
- Length:
- 3.5 miles roundtrip
- Difficulty:
- Intermediate
- Time:
- 2 hours
- Elevation Change:
- 1250 feet
- Season:
- June to October
Details
Location:
In Millcreek Canyon just east of Salt Lake City
Length:
3.5 miles roundtrip
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Time:
2 hours
Elevation Change:
1250
Season:
June to October
Useful Map(s):
USGS Sugarhouse Topo (1:24,000); USGS Salt Lake City Topo (1:100,000)
Additional Details:
Easy switchbacks bring you to the Salt Lake Overlook at the crest of a ridge and its good views up and down the canyon. From the overlook, the trail climbs to a junction with Thayne Canyon Trail and continues to near Thayne''s Peak. Thayne''s Peak can be scrambled to and offers a good panorama. The trail continues past Thayne''s Peak another 2.3 miles to Porter Fork Trail. The trailhead is at the South Box Elder Picnic Area, 3.2 miles up canyon.
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
From Downtown Salt Lake City, head south on either I-15, State Street or 700 East. After a few miles, get onto I-80 heading east and take it 4 or 5 miles to the I-215 Belt Route. Head south on the I-215 Belt Route for about 2 miles and exit at 3900 South. Take a left at the top of the exit ramp and cross over I-215 heading east. At Wasatch Boulevard, the first light, take a left and head north 1 block to the light at 3800 South. Take a right on 3800 South and head east. It will progress through a residential area before taking you up into the canyon. After about 1 mile, is an entrance station. (The attendant there will supply you with a simple map and answer any questions you might have.) The trailhead is 3.4 miles past the entrance station on the south side of the road.
