Lake Salamander

Lake Salamander from Little Water TH via Murdock Peak
 Hike Time (roundtrip): 3.5 to 5.5 hours
 Distance (roundtrip): 9.2 miles
 Elevation Gain: 750 feet Main Aspect: West
 Climb Rate: 163 feet per mile
 Average Grade: 3%
Notes: Follow Mill Creek Canyon all the way to the saddle overlooking Park City. After passing Murdock peak, the trail drops a bit to get to the lake.

Trailhead: Little Water TH
Trailhead Elevation: 7630 ft
Trailhead Outhouse: Yes
Distance from Fee Station: 8.5 miles
Area: Mill Creek Canyon
Area Location: East on 3800 S in Salt Lake County
Area Fee: $3
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Notes: This trailhead is at the end of the Mill Creek Canyon road. It shares a parking lot with Big Water Gulch TH NOTE: The Mill Canyon road is closed east of Maple Cove Campground November 1st to July 1st, so this trailhead is only accessible by non-motorized methods during those months.

Waypoint 1: Park City Overview
 Elevation: 8930 Feature: Saddle
Notes: The Park City Overview pass is, of course, between Mill Creek Canyon and Park City. It is near one of the Park City ski resorts.

Waypoint 2: Murdock Peak
 Elevation: 9602 Feature: Peak
Notes: Murdock Peak is at the eastern end of the Mill Creek Ridge, and has views of Park City and the ridge separating Big Cottonwood and Mill Creek Canyons.

Destination: Lake Salamander
 Elevation: 8380 Feature: Lake
Notes: A quite mountain lake. I am not sure how much traffic it sees.