Wasatch Crest Trail

Wasatch Crest Trail from Guardsmans Pass TH
via Elbow Fork
 Hike Time: 8.5 to 14.5 hours
 Distance: 11.7 miles
 Elevation Gain: 2844 feet
Main Aspect: All Directions
 Climb Rate: 243 feet per mile
 Average Grade: 5%
Notes: The trail follows the ridge between Park City and the Cottonwood Canyons. This is also part of the Great Western Trail. You can take side trips to several peaks along the way.

Trailhead: Guardsmans Pass TH
Trailhead Elevation: 9490 ft
Trailhead Outhouse: No
Distance from Park-N-Ride: 17.1 miles
Area: Big Cottonwood Canyon
Area Location: East on 7200 S (SR190) in Salt Lake County
Area Fee: None
Dogs Allowed: No
Notes: The Guardsman Pass road turns off the Big Cottonwood Canyon Rd just before you get to Brighton. Follow the road to the summit. The parking area is usually crowded. This is also the start of the Wasatch Crest trail for mountain bikers.

Waypoint 1: Scott Pass
 Elevation: 9485 Feature: Saddle
Notes: The pass is between Scott Hill and Tri-County Peak. It borders the Park City Mountain Ski Resort. This pass was used as an alternative route into Big Cottonwood Canyon, before the road up Big Cottonwood was well developed.

Waypoint 2: Scott Hill
 Elevation: 10116 Feature: Peak
Notes: Named for the Scott Mine that was located on the hill. The miners named Scott were not around long, but the name stuck. It is been a point of reference in Big Cottonwood Canyon.(from The Lady In The Ore Bucket by Charles Keller)

Waypoint 3: Silver Peak
 Elevation: 10002 AKA: Silver Benchmark
 Feature: Peak
Notes: It is at the top of the ridge separating Willow Fork and Beartrap Fork.

Waypoint 4: Desolation Peak
 Elevation: 9990 AKA: Ninety Nine 90
 Feature: Peak
Notes: The peak looks down on Desolation Lake, but also provides great 360 degree views. The Wasatch Crest trail goes below its base, so it is likely you will see mountain bikers, especially on odd days of the month when bikers are allowed in upper Mill Creek.

Waypoint 5: 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 6: Elbow Fork
 Elevation: 6650 Feature: Trail-Nature
Notes: Elbow Fork is a sharp 90 degree turn in the Mill Creek Canyon road. There are several trailheads and destinations in this area.

Destination: Wasatch Crest Trail
Elevation: 10060 Feature: Trail-Distance
Notes: The Wasatch Crest Trail is a popular with hikers and mountain bikers.

White Baldy

White Baldy from White Pine TH via Upper Red Pine Lake
 Hike Time (roundtrip): 5.5 to 9.0 hours
 Distance (roundtrip): 9.6 miles
 Elevation Gain: 3661 feet
Main Aspect: All Directions
 Climb Rate: 763 feet per mile
 Average Grade: 14%
Notes: Take the right fork off the White Pine Trail to hike up to Upper Red Pine Lake. From there climb the boulder field to the ridge, then follow it to the peak.

Trailhead: White Pine TH
Trailhead Elevation: 7660 ft
Trailhead Outhouse: Yes
Distance from Park-N-Ride: 5.3 miles
Area: Little Cottonwood Canyon
Area Location: East on 9400 S (SR210) in Salt Lake County
Area Fee: None
Dogs Allowed: No
Notes: Watch for a sign that says White Pine Trailhead about half way up Little Cottonwood Canyon, just after passing Tanners Flat. It is a good size parking lot on the south side of the road, with an outhouse. This trail leads to several canyons.

Waypoint 1: Red Pine Lake
 Elevation: 9640 AKA: Lower Red Pine Lake
 Feature: Lake
Notes: High alpine lakes are great, but this one is extra beautiful. There are good places to camp on the south side of the lake. Incidently, Red Pine refers to Douglas Fir that was harvested from the canyon in the late 1800s. White Pine refers to Engelmann Spruce.

Waypoint 2: Upper Red Pine Lake
 Elevation: 10000 Feature: Lake
Notes: There are 2 lakes at Upper Red Lake. You could camp there, but there’s not much cover.

Destination: White Baldy
 Elevation: 11321 Feature: Peak
Notes: It towers over White Pine Canyon, Silver Fork and the Wishbone Basin.

Silver Peak

Silver Peak from Willow Heights TH via Willow Lake
 Hike Time (roundtrip): 4.0 to 6.5 hours
 Distance (roundtrip): 7.4 miles
 Elevation Gain: 2182 feet
Main Aspect: Southwest
 Climb Rate: 590 feet per mile
 Average Grade: 11%
Notes: Follow the trail up Willow Creek, past Willow Heights. Climb to the Park City ridge and head northeast.

Trailhead: Willow Heights TH
Trailhead Elevation: 7820 ft
Trailhead Outhouse: No
Distance from Park-N-Ride: 11.5 miles
Area: Big Cottonwood Canyon
Area Location: East on 7200 S (SR190) in Salt Lake County
Area Fee: None
Dogs Allowed: No
Notes: The trailhead is on the north side of the road. Look for a large rock with a plaque on it. There is not much parking.

Waypoint 1: Willow Lake
 Elevation: 8480 AKA: Willow Heights
 Feature: Lake
Notes: Willow Heights is a basin with Willow Lake and gentle terrain. A great hike for the family, or snow shoe in the winter. Follow the trail northeast from the lake to find the secluded Dry Lake.

Destination: Silver Peak
 Elevation: 10002 AKA: Willow Heights
 Feature: Peak
Notes: It is at the top of the ridge separating Willow Fork and Beartrap Fork.

Squaw Peak

Squaw Peak from Rock Canyon TH
 Hike Time (roundtrip): 5.0 to 7.5 hours
 Distance (roundtrip): 7.2 miles
 Elevation Gain: 2770 feet
Main Aspect: All Directions
 Climb Rate: 769 feet per mile
 Average Grade: 15%
Notes: The climb is a steady grade on a well travelled path. There are a few bridges. It becomes a bit more primitive after taking the junction (go left/north) at the 1.5 mile mark.

Trailhead: Rock Canyon TH
Trailhead Elevation: 5110 ft
Trailhead Outhouse: No
Area: Utah Valley
Area Location: Various locations on east and north ends of the valley
Area Fee: None
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Notes: There is a large parking lot, restrooms and lots of trails. To get there, drive east past the Provo temple until the road ends.

Destination: Squaw Peak
 Elevation: 7880 Feature: Peak
Notes: Squaw Peak is an icon above Provo and the BYU campus. It is also a classic hike or rock climb for those looking for adventure close to home.

Pfeifferhorn

Pfeifferhorn from White Pine TH
via Upper Red Pine Lake
 Hike Time (roundtrip): 5.5 to 9.5 hours
 Distance (roundtrip): 10.8 miles
 Elevation Gain: 3666 feet
Main Aspect: All Directions
 Climb Rate: 679 feet per mile
 Average Grade: 13%
Notes: This is the standard route to Pfeifferhorn. Follow trails to Red Pine Lake, then stay east as you make your way to Upper Red Pine Lake. From there climb to the saddle then down the ridge to the peak.

Trailhead
White Pine TH
 White Pine TH
Trailhead Elevation: 7660 ft
Trailhead Outhouse: Yes
Distance from Park-N-Ride: 5.3 miles
Area: Little Cottonwood Canyon
Area Location: East on 9400 S (SR210) in Salt Lake County
Area Fee: None
Dogs Allowed: No
Notes: Watch for a sign that says White Pine Trailhead about half way up Little Cottonwood Canyon, just after passing Tanners Flat. It is a good size parking lot on the south side of the road, with an outhouse. This trail leads to several canyons.


Waypoint 1
Red Pine Lake
 Red Pine Lake
 Elevation: 9640 AKA: Lower Red Pine Lake
 Feature: Lake
Notes: High alpine lakes are great, but this one is extra beautiful. There are good places to camp on the south side of the lake. Incidently, Red Pine refers to Douglas Fir that was harvested from the canyon in the late 1800s. White Pine refers to Engelmann Spruce.
Waypoint 2
Upper Red Pine Lake
 Upper Red Pine Lake
 Elevation: 10000 Feature: Lake
Notes: There are 2 lakes at Upper Red Lake. You could camp there, but there’s not much cover.


Destination
Pfeifferhorn
 Pfeifferhorn
 Elevation: 11326 Feature: Peak
Notes: The highest peak along the Alpine Ridge, it stands out from many directions. The climb near the top has some exposure, but remains a popular destination for more seasoned hikers. Utah Valley pioneers called it the anthill. I guess they did not see it up close.

Mill Canyon Peak

Mill Canyon Peak from Mill Canyon Peak TH
 Hike Time (roundtrip): 3.5 to 6.5 hours
 Distance (roundtrip): 8.4 miles
 Elevation Gain: 2029 feet
Main Aspect: Southwest
 Climb Rate: 483 feet per mile
 Average Grade: 9%
Notes: If you’re looking for an easy hike with no exposure and a big payoff, this is the hike for you.

Trailhead: Mill Canyon Peak TH
Trailhead Elevation: 8320 ft
Trailhead Outhouse: No
Distance from Fee Station: 16.5 miles
Area: Alpine Loop / Timpanogos
Area Location: Starts in American Fork Canyon or Provo Canyon
Area Fee: $6
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Notes: FR180 is a forest rd that takes off to the north from the Cascade Springs road (Alpine Loop). Follow it up until you see the trailhead sign.

Destination: Mill Canyon Peak
 Elevation: 10349 Feature: Peak
Notes: At the peak you can see Heber Valley, Deer Creek, Cascade Peak, Mt Nebo, Mt. Timpanogos, Box Elder Peak, Lone Peak, the Alpine ridge, Red and White Baldy, Hidden Peak with the Snowbird Tram and Mineral Basin.

Mount Nebo

Mount Nebo from North Peak TH via Wolf Pass
 Hike Time (roundtrip): 4.5 to 7.5 hours
 Distance (roundtrip): 9.2 miles
 Elevation Gain: 2668 feet
Main Aspect: All Directions
 Climb Rate: 620 feet per mile
 Average Grade: 12%
Notes: Mount Nebo is the tallest Peak in Utah County at 11,900 ft, although not as popular as the 2nd highest peak.  Mount Timpanogos, which is about 200 ft shorter. Mount Nebo is also considered the southern tip of the Wasatch Range. It can be done in 6-8 hours round trip. The summit is 2640 feet higher than the trailhead, but with all the ups and downs, you end up climbing 3434 feet. At the peak you

Trailhead: North Peak TH
Trailhead Elevation: 9260 ft
Trailhead Outhouse: No
Distance from Payson Canyon: 22.3 miles
Area: Nebo Loop
Area Location: Payson Canyon (Nebo Loop) in Utah County
Area Fee: None
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Notes: If you travel up Payson Canyon, the Monument parking area is after the summit of the Nebo loop. Once you find the parking area, take the dirt road that exits at the north end. The trail head is about a half mile from there. Look west, you will see a trail heading up the hill, following a fence line.

Waypoint 1: Wolf Pass
 Elevation: 10610 Feature: Saddle
Notes: On the way to the peak, you wrap around the northern end of the Nebo range and head for Wolf Pass. There is a great meadow here where you have great views both east and west. The peak you see above you to the south is a false summit. The true summit is another 1/2 mile across a knife edge (it is a good trail though).

Destination: Mount Nebo
Elevation: 11928 Feature: Peak
Notes: It is the tallest peak in Utah County at 11,928 ft, although not as popular as the 2nd highest peak, Mount Timpanogos, which is about 200 ft shorter. Mount Nebo is also considered the southern tip of the Wasatch Range

Desolation Lake

Destination: Desolation Lake
 Elevation: 9240 AKA: Ninety Nine 90
 Feature: Lake
Notes: It is a large mountain lake, with no apparent outlet. Many trails lead to here, including the long distance Desolation Trail.

There are four different trails you can use:

Desolation Lake from Willow Heights TH
 Hike Time (roundtrip): 4.0 to 6.5 hours
 Distance (roundtrip): 9.8 miles
 Elevation Gain: 1420 feet
Main Aspect: Southwest
 Climb Rate: 290 feet per mile
 Average Grade: 5%
Notes: This trail features 2 lakes and 2 peaks, as you walk down the ridge that separates Big Cottonwood Canyon from Park City.
Trailhead: Willow Heights TH
Trailhead Elevation: 7820 ft
Trailhead Outhouse: No
Distance from Park-N-Ride: 11.5 miles
Area: Big Cottonwood Canyon
Area Location: East on 7200 S (SR190) in Salt Lake County
Area Fee: None
Dogs Allowed: No
Notes: The trailhead is on the north side of the road. Look for a large rock with a plaque on it. There is not much parking.
Waypoint 1: Willow Lake
 Elevation: 8480 AKA: Willow Heights
 Feature: Lake
Notes: Willow Heights is a basin with Willow Lake and gentle terrain. A great hike for the family, or snow shoe in the winter. Follow the trail northeast from the lake to find the secluded Dry Lake.
Waypoint 2: Silver Peak
 Elevation: 10002 AKA: Silver Benchmark
 Feature: Peak
Notes: It is at the top of the ridge separating Willow Fork and Beartrap Fork.
Waypoint 3: Desolation Peak
 Elevation: 9990 AKA: Ninety Nine 90
 Feature: Peak
Notes: The peak looks down on Desolation Lake, but also provides great 360 degree views. The Wasatch Crest trail goes below its base, so it is likely you will see mountain bikers, especially on odd days of the month when bikers are allowed in upper Mill Creek.


Desolation Lake from Mill D North Fork TH
 Hike Time (roundtrip): 3.5 to 6.0 hours
 Distance (roundtrip): 7.2 miles
 Elevation Gain: 1940 feet
Main Aspect: South
 Climb Rate: 539 feet per mile
 Average Grade: 10%
Notes: This is the standard route to Desolation Lake. Take the right fork when you come to the Dog Lake junction.
Trailhead: Mill D North Fork TH
 Trailhead Elevation: 7300 ft
Trailhead Outhouse: Yes
Distance from Park-N-Ride: 9.0 miles
Area: Big Cottonwood Canyon
Area Location: East on 7200 S (SR190) in Salt Lake County
Area Fee: None
Dogs Allowed: No
Notes: There is great parking at Mill D, both sides of the road, and an outhouse. The Mill D North Fork trailhead is on the west end of the north parking lot.


Desolation Lake from Beartrap Fork TH
via Beartrap Fork
 Hike Time (roundtrip): 3.5 to 5.5 hours
 Distance (roundtrip): 6.4 miles
 Elevation Gain: 1680 feet
Main Aspect: Southwest
 Climb Rate: 525 feet per mile
 Average Grade: 10%
Notes: This trail is the shortest way to Desolation Lake from a road. You come very close to Desolation Peak, so you might as well hit it too while you’re in the neighborhood.
Trailhead: Beartrap Fork TH
Trailhead Elevation: 7560 ft
Trailhead Outhouse: No
Distance from Park-N-Ride: 10.7 miles
Area: Big Cottonwood Canyon
Area Location: East on 7200 S (SR190) in Salt Lake County
Area Fee: None
Dogs Allowed: No
Notes: The trailhead is somewhat difficult to find. Look for the gate in the picture on the northeast side of the road. There is really no parking area, just park along the road near the gate.
Waypoint 1: Beartrap Fork
 Elevation: 9500 Feature: Canyon
Notes: This trail is not used much and is the shortest route to Desolation Peak and Desolation Lake.


Desolation Lake from Little Water TH
 Hike Time (roundtrip): 4.0 to 6.0 hours
 Distance (roundtrip): 8.4 miles
 Elevation Gain: 1610 feet
Main Aspect: North
 Climb Rate: 383 feet per mile
 Average Grade: 7%
Notes: Its a steady climb to Desolation Lake, except for the downhill part after Dog 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 Gulgh 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: Dog Lake
 Elevation: 8780 AKA: Reynolds Dog Lake
 Feature: Lake
Notes: The lake is a popular destination from Mill Creek or Big Cottonwood Canyons. It sits under Reynolds Peak and Little Water Peak. You might see many mountain bikers on even numbered days of the month, when they are allowed on trails in Mill Creek Canyon.

Triple Traverse

Destination: Triple Traverse
 Elevation: 11330 Feature: Trail-Distance
Notes: The Triple Traverse is a loop of 3 peaks at the west end of the Cottonwood Ridge, Broads Fork Twin Peaks, Sunrise Peak and Dromedary Peak.

Triple Traverse from Broads Fork TH
 Hike Time: 11.5 to 17.5 hours
 Distance: 9.6 miles
 Elevation Gain: 6376 feet
Main Aspect: North
 Climb Rate: 664 feet per mile
 Average Grade: 13%
Notes: The standard route for this is through Brads Fork, but there are several variations, including via Tanners Gulch for a few weeks in the spring when avalanche danger is gone, but before the snow melts.

Trailhead: Broads Fork TH
Trailhead Elevation: 6220 ft
Trailhead Outhouse: Yes
Distance from Park-N-Ride: 4.3 miles
Area: Big Cottonwood Canyon
Area Location: East on 7200 S (SR190) in Salt Lake County
Area Fee: None
Dogs Allowed: No
Notes: The parking lot is east of the first turn in the Mill B S turn. The Lake Blanche trail heads out on an old road to the east. The Broads Fork TH is almost hidden at the west end of the parking lot.

Waypoint 1: Broads Fork
 Elevation: 8240 Feature: Canyon
Notes: The Broad Fork trail ends in an alpine meadow, with steep slopes on 3 sides. This area gets ferocious avalanches in winter. The basin is a good place to camp if you want to hit the higher peaks refreshed.

Waypoint 2: Twin Peaks (Broads Fork)
Elevation: 11330 Feature: Peak
Notes: An impressive peak, whether you are looking at it from Salt Lake Valley or Broads Fork.

Waypoint 3: Sunrise Peak
 Elevation: 11275 AKA: O’Sullivan Peak
 Feature: Peak
Notes: It is between Broads Fork Twin Peaks and Dromedary Peak on the Cottonwood Ridge. It requires some mountaineering skills.

Waypoint 4: Dromedary Peak
 Elevation: 11107 Feature: Peak
Notes: The peak is at the top of the ridge seperating Broads Fork and Mill B North Fork canyons, as well as the Cottonwood Ridge which seperates Little and Big Cottonwood Canyons. The peak is part of the Triple Traverse and the Cottonwood Traverse.

Brighton Ridge Run

Brighton Ridge Run from Brighton Lakes TH
 Hike Time: 6.5 to 11.0 hours
 Distance: 7.2 miles
 Elevation Gain: 3640 feet
 Main Aspect: All Directions
 Climb Rate: 1011 feet per mile
 Average Grade: 19%
Notes: Six peaks, 5 lakes, 3 counties, 3 canyons, and you end where you start, so there is no need for a car shuttle. It all makes for a pretty good day.  (It is quite steep!)

Trailhead: Brighton Lakes TH
Trailhead Elevation: 8760 ft
Trailhead Outhouse: No
Distance from Park-N-Ride: 14.7 miles
Area: Big Cottonwood Canyon
Area Location: East on 7200 S (SR190) in Salt Lake County
Area Fee: None
Dogs Allowed: No
Notes: Park near the Brighton Center. The trail starts on the right side of the main building and heads southeast along the edge of a ski run.

Waypoint 1: Snake Creek Pass
 Elevation: 10080 Feature: Saddle
Notes: The pass is near the top of the Brighton Ski Resort runs. From here, you can continue on to Clayton Peak, Preston Peak or Pioneer Peak.

Waypoint 2: Pioneer Peak
 Elevation: 10440 Feature: Peak
Notes: Lots of people get to Pioneer Peaks neighbor, Sunset Peak. Very few venture over to this peak. It sits above Lake Catherine and Dog Lake.

Waypoint 3: Sunset Peak
 Elevation: 10648 Feature: Peak
Notes: This is one of the easiest peak hikes in the Wasatch. It takes about an hour from the Alta side and about an hour and a half from Brighton. You can see Big Cottonwood, Little Cottonwood and Snake Creek drainages from here. This is a good family hike for families with older children.

Waypoint 4: Mount Tuscarora
Elevation: 10611 Feature: Peak
Notes: Mt Tuscarora is the peak west of Lake Catherine, and a short distance from Mt Wolverine. It’s often a waypoint on the hike to Mt Wolverine to the west.

Waypoint 5: Mount Wolverine
 Elevation: 10795 Feature: Peak
Notes: Mt Wolverine is at the head of Wolverine Cirque, which drains into Twin Lakes. It is the tallest of the peaks surrounding the Brighton area. There are great views of both Little and Big Cottonwood Canyons.

Waypoint 6: Mount Millicent
 Elevation: 10452 Feature: Peak
Notes: Mt Milli is the peak overlooking Brighton Ski Resort to the west. Mt Wolverine is close by as well as Wolverine Cirque.

Destination: Brighton Ridge Run
 Elevation: 10750 Feature: Trail-Distance
Notes: This route takes you over the peaks surrounding the Brighton Lakes. There are lots of exit points with beautiful return routes.

Broads Fork

Broads Fork from Broads Fork TH
 Hike Time (roundtrip): 4.0 to 6.0 hours
 Distance (roundtrip): 6.6 miles
 Elevation Gain: 2020 feet
Main Aspect: North
 Climb Rate: 612 feet per mile
 Average Grade: 12%
Notes: A nice, strenuous hike into beautiful alpine terrain. It makes for a good day hike if you are looking for a good workout. What is unique about this trail is there are several flat areas between steep sections, to give your legs a break.

Trailhead:Broads Fork TH
Trailhead Elevation: 6220 ft
Trailhead Outhouse: Yes
Distance from Park-N-Ride: 4.3 miles
Area: Big Cottonwood Canyon
Area Location: East on 7200 S (SR190) in Salt Lake County
Area Fee: None
Dogs Allowed: No
Notes: The parking lot is east of the first turn in the Mill B S turn. The Lake Blanche trail heads out on an old road to the east. The Broads Fork TH is almost hidden at the west end of the parking lot.

Destination: Broads Fork
 Elevation: 8240 Feature: Canyon
Notes: The Broad Fork trail ends in an alpine meadow, with steep slopes on 3 sides. This area gets ferocious avalanches in winter. The basin is a good place to camp if you want to hit the higher peaks refreshed.

Battle Creek Canyon

Destination: Battle Creek Canyon
 Elevation: 7200  Feature: Canyon
Notes: The destination is the trail itself. The trail will take you into Sagebrush Flat where you can go many different directions, or return the way you came.

There are several different trailheads:

Battle Creek Canyon from Dry Canyon TH
 Hike Time (roundtrip): 3.0 to 4.5 hours
 Distance (roundtrip): 4.4 miles
 Elevation Gain: 1760 feet
Main Aspect: West
 Climb Rate: 800 feet per mile
 Average Grade: 15%
Notes: This is an easy hike with lots to see. Look for the trail junction after passing the 150ft repelling wall. Take the left one, which heads north toward Battle Creek.
Trailhead: Dry Canyon TH
Trailhead Elevation: 5440 ft
Trailhead Outhouse: No
Area: Utah Valley
Area Location: Various locations on east and north ends of the valley
Area Fee: None
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Notes: Drive east on 200 S in Lindon (street north of Allens) to where it curves right. Turn left here and follow it to the end. This TH is great. You are in the wilderness almost as soon as you hit the trail.


Battle Creek Canyon from Battle Creek TH via Battle Creek Falls
 Hike Time (roundtrip): 4.0 to 7.0 hours
 Distance (roundtrip): 9.2 miles
 Elevation Gain: 1965 feet
Main Aspect: West
 Climb Rate: 427 feet per mile
 Average Grade: 8%
Notes: The trail follows an old road to a bridge. There is a water fall part way up, where I have seen youth group repelling. The trail continues to follow the creek all the way to its origin.
Trailhead: Battle Creek TH
Trailhead Elevation: 5235 ft
Trailhead Outhouse: Yes
Area: Utah Valley
Area Location: Various locations on east and north ends of the valley
Area Fee: None
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Notes: Drive east on 200 S in Pleasant Grove to Battle Creek Park. It is the location of an early skirmish between the pioneers and the Indians living in the area. Pleasant Grove was originally named Battle Creek.
Waypoint 1: Battle Creek Falls
 Elevation: 5671 Feature: Falls
Notes: A great destination for families. The 50 foot falls is refreshing year round.

Big Baldy

Destination: Big Baldy
 Elevation: 8737  Feature: Peak
Notes: From the peak, you can see all of Utah Valley. Turn around and the massive Mount Timpanogos fills your view.

There are two trailheads to Big Baldy:

Big Baldy from Battle Creek TH
 Hike Time (roundtrip): 5.0 to 8.5 hours
 Distance (roundtrip): 9.2 miles
 Elevation Gain: 3502 feet
Main Aspect: Northwest
 Climb Rate: 761 feet per mile
 Average Grade: 14%
Notes: The hike to Big Baldy via Battlecreek was the easiest 3500 feet I have done, maybe because it tops out at 8700ft, and most other peaks in the area are in thin air.
Trailhead: Battle Creek TH
Trailhead Elevation: 5235 ft
Trailhead Outhouse: Yes Area: Utah Valley
Area Location: Various locations on east and north ends of the valley
Area Fee: None
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Notes: Drive east on 200 S in Pleasant Grove to Battle Creek Park. It is the location of an early skirmish between the pioneers and the Indians living in the area. Pleasant Grove was originally named Battle Creek.
Waypoint 1: Battle Creek Falls
 Elevation: 5671 Feature: Falls
Notes: A great destination for families. The 50 foot falls is refreshing year round.
Waypoint 2: Battle Creek Canyon
 Elevation: 7200 Feature: Canyon
Notes: The destination is the trail itself. The trail will take you into Sagebrush Flat where you can go many different directions, or return the way you came.

Big Baldy from Dry Canyon TH
 Hike Time (roundtrip): 4.5 to 7.5 hours
 Distance (roundtrip): 7 miles
 Elevation Gain: 3297 feet
Main Aspect: Southwest
 Climb Rate: 942 feet per mile
 Average Grade: 18%
Notes: This hike is relatively easy. Sure, it is 3500 feet, but it is all on good, well established trails. Great views of Utah Valley and of the west face of Mount Timpanogos. Everest Ridge starts at the saddle.
Trailhead: Dry Canyon TH
Trailhead Elevation: 5440 ft
Trailhead Outhouse: No Area: Utah Valley
Area Location: Various locations on east and north ends of the valley
Area Fee: None
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Notes: Drive east on 200 S in Lindon (street north of Allens) to where it curves right. Turn left here and follow it to the end. This TH is great. You are in the wilderness almost as soon as you hit the trail.

Gobblers Knob

Destination: Gobblers Knob
 Elevation: 10246 Feature: Peak
Notes: Gobblers Knob is the highest of the range separating Mill Creek and Big Cottonwood Canyon. There are beautiful views in all directions. (You could also visit Mount Raymond while you are there.)

There are 4 different trails to Gobblers knob, 2 start in Mill Canyon, 2 start in Big Cottonwood:

Gobblers Knob from Alexander Basin TH (this is the shortest, but most steep!)
 Hike Time (roundtrip): 3.5 to 6.0 hours
 Distance (roundtrip): 4.4 miles
 Elevation Gain: 3096 feet
Main Aspect: Northeast
Climb Rate: 1407 feet per mile
 Average Grade: 27%
Notes: The trail is steep most of the way. You can do a loop around Gobblers Knob and return to the same trailhead.
Trailhead: Alexander Basin TH
 Trailhead Elevation: 7150 ft
Trailhead Outhouse: No
Distance from Fee Station: 7.0 miles
Area: Mill Creek Canyon
Area Location: East on 3800 S in Salt Lake County
Area Fee: $3
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Notes: The parking is on the north, 1 1/2 miles past Elbow Fork. There are no facilities there, just the trailhead and space for several cars.
Waypoint 1: Alexander Basin
 Elevation: 9000 Feature: Basin
Notes: The basin is a good destination if you are short on time. If you made it this far, you might as well go to the Gobblers Knob summit.

Gobblers Knob from Terraces TH
 Hike Time (roundtrip): 6.5 to 10.0 hours
 Distance (roundtrip): 9 miles
 Elevation Gain: 4096 feet
Main Aspect: North
 Climb Rate: 910 feet per mile
 Average Grade: 17%
Notes: This trail ascent is mild and gradual. It is under cover of old growth trees with an open understory, so it probably stays relatively cool. After climbing out of Bowman Fork and up to the ridgeline, the views open up in nearly all directions. Closeups of Gobblers Knob, Mt Raymond and Thaynes Peak make it hard to keep your eyes on the trail.
Trailhead: Terraces TH
Trailhead Elevation: 6150 ft
Trailhead Outhouse: Yes
Distance from Fee Station: 3.8 miles
Area: Mill Creek Canyon
Area Location: East on 3800 S in Salt Lake County
Area Fee: $3
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Notes: Take the road leading to the Terraces camp area. The trailhead is at the south end of the road on the east side. The trail splits after a few hundred feet. Left goes to Elbow Fork, right goes to Bowman Fork.
Waypoint 1:White Fir Pass
 Elevation: 7580 Feature: Saddle
Notes: It is an overlook on the Bowman Fork trail and it makes its way toward Baker Pass. The pass is between Bowman Fork and Yellow Jacket Fork. Good views of Mill Creek Canyon.
Waypoint 2: Baker Pass
 Elevation: 9340 Feature: Saddle
Notes: Bakers Pass is the saddle between Gobblers Knob and Mount Raymond. From here, you can go to one or both peaks. Gobblers Knob is an easy walk-up peak, Mt Raymond is a bit more challenging, but has awesome views.

Gobblers Knob from Mill B North Fork TH
 Hike Time (roundtrip): 6.0 to 10.0 hours
 Distance (roundtrip): 10.8 miles
 Elevation Gain: 4036 feet
Main Aspect: All Directions
 Climb Rate: 747 feet per mile
 Average Grade: 14%
Notes: This is one of the longer trails to Gobblers Knob. It passes under Mt Raymond before the climb to Bakers Pass. The view across the canyon to the Cottonwood Ridge are great.
Trailhead: Mill B North Fork TH
Trailhead Elevation: 6210 ft
Trailhead Outhouse: No
Distance from Park-N-Ride: 4.3 miles
Area: Big Cottonwood Canyon
Area Location: East on 7200 S (SR190) in Salt Lake County
Area Fee: None
Dogs Allowed: No
Notes: There is a parking lot in a wide area of the sharp S turn at Mill B. It does not fit many cars, so you might need to park in the Mill B South Fork parking area a few hundred feet to the south.
Waypoint 1: Hidden Falls
 Elevation: 6360 Feature: Falls
Notes: Cross the road to the northeast of the parking area. Look upstream several hundred feet to get a glimpse of the falls. When you get to the falls, you’ll also see an old mine on the right.
Waypoint 2: Big Cottonwood Overlook
 Elevation: 7100 Feature: Ridge
Notes: The views are worth the effort to get here. See Big Cottonwood below, Kessler Peak to the east, Mill B South Fork Canyon to the south and Salt Lake Valley to the west.
Waypoint 3:Baker Pass
 Elevation: 9340 Feature: Saddle
Notes: Bakers Pass is the saddle between Gobblers Knob and Mount Raymond. From here, you can go to one or both peaks. Gobblers Knob is an easy walk-up peak, Mt Raymond is a bit more challenging, but has awesome views.

Gobblers Knob from Butler Fork TH
 Hike Time (roundtrip): 4.5 to 7.0 hours
 Distance (roundtrip): 7.4 miles
 Elevation Gain: 3066 feet
Main Aspect: Southeast
 Climb Rate: 829 feet per mile
 Average Grade: 16%
Notes: The trail from the trailhead to Circle All Peak is relatively steep. From there you climb slowly as you go through Mill A Basin to Baker Pass. There are several false summits on the way to the peak, but nothing too bad.
Trailhead: Butler Fork TH
Trailhead Elevation: 7180 ft
Trailhead Outhouse: No
Distance from Park-N-Ride: 8.2 miles
Area: Big Cottonwood Canyon
Area Location: East on 7200 S (SR190) in Salt Lake County
Area Fee: None
Dogs Allowed: No
Notes: There is enough parking space for around 10 cars. There are no other facilities there.
Waypoint 1: Circle All Peak
 Elevation: 8707 Feature: Peak
Notes: It is not really a peak, Circle All Peak is really just a highpoint on a ridgeline leading up to Gobblers Knob. You can see quite a bit of Big Cottonwood Canyon from there though.
Waypoint 2:Baker Pass
 Elevation: 9340 Feature: Saddle
Notes: Bakers Pass is the saddle between Gobblers Knob and Mount Raymond. From here, you can go to one or both peaks. Gobblers Knob is an easy walk-up peak, Mt Raymond is a bit more challenging, but has awesome views.

Virgin River Rim Trail

The long Virgin River Rim Trail (bike/hike/horse trail) is broken down into three shorter hiking trails.

1. Cascade Falls Trailhead to Strawberry Ridge
2. Cascade Falls Trailhead to Te-ah Trailhead
3. Te-ah Trailhead to Webster Flat Road

1. Cascade Falls Trailhead to Strawberry Ridge
This section of the Virgin River Rim Trail is from Dry Valley (Cow Lake) to Strawberry Ridge (Strawberry Point). Along the trail enjoy a variety of evergreen trees including the earths oldest living thing - the Bristlecone pine tree and Cedar Breaks-like amphitheaters. This moderately difficult route is done as a one way hike with a shuttle setup. A section of the trail may be done as an out and back thus eliminating the need of a shuttle vehicle. The trail follows the Virgin River Rim in Dixie National Forest and affords views to the south of the expansive Zion National Park. The headwaters of the Virgin River are formed by Cascade Falls (Navajo Lake) and watershed of the southern slopes on this ridge. The trail generally travels in an west to easterly direction. At an average elevation of 8800', and traveling as high as 9200', the temperatures are a welcome reprieve in the summertime from the lower elevation hikes in the Southwest desert. As a one way hike, the distance is 8.25 miles, but some of the more interesting landmarks can be arrived at in about 3.5 miles, then by turning back to the trailhead, a total distance of 7 miles is covered and eliminates a car shuttle setup.
Virgin River Rim Trail at a Glance
Photo Album: Virgin River Rim Photos
Trail Maps: Virgin River Rim Map
Day Hike: Yes.
Distance: 8.25 Miles
Average Hiking Time: 6 hours
Equipment: The best map to purchase for this hike is the "Cedar Mountain/ Pine Valley Mountain" National Geographic-Trails Illustrated.
Difficulty: Moderate hiking, but the last section back to your vehicle is steep after hiking all day.
Trailhead: Cascade Falls Trailhead near Navajo Lake
Trailend: Strawberry Ridge
Trail Access: Dirt roads can be impassable if wet.
Elevation at Trailhead: 9000'
Elevation at Trailend: 9000'
Off the Beaten Path: Yes
Best Season:  Spring, Fall and Summer.
Map Dixie National Forest, Utah Book: Hiking Zion, Dixie National Forest and more.Shuttle Setup - First Car Trailend
To station a car shuttle at the trailend (Strawberry Ridge) travel 7.75 miles west on U-14 from the Highway 89 junction or 14.75 miles east from the junction of Highway 14 and Highway 148 (Road to Cedar Breaks). Arriving at Strawberry Creek (valley with homes to the south) turn to the south, traveling the dirt (very dusty) road for the next 8.5 miles to the Virgin River Rim Trail which is located on Strawberry Ridge. Park one vehicle at the trailend. To avoid hiking the last uphill section which could be considered strenuous after hiking all day, park at the first Virgin Rim Trail sign seen. However there is not much parking in this area.
Second Car - Trailhead - Travel back to Highway 14 and turn left (west) and travel 5 miles passing Duck Creek Village to a ranger station and visitor center on the left . Turn left and pass the ranger station and follow the dirt road 1.75 miles to the west edge of Dry Valley. Turn left on the gravel road and travel another 1.5 miles to the parking area and trailheads for Cascade Falls and the Virgin River Rim Trail.


2. Cascade Falls Trailhead to Te-ah Trailhead
This is the center section of the Virgin River Rim Trail system. The trail has nice views to the south into Zion National Park and an even into the Arizona Strip on a clear day. Not only are the views beautiful, but the fauna and flora during the 8 mile hike is never boring. This section of the trail generally stays on top of, or slightly below the ridge that separates Navajo Lake on the north side, from the many drainage's including Cascade Falls that flow in a southerly direction to form the Virgin River, carving its way into Zion Canyon to the south. Car shuttle setup will be required if done as a one way hike.
Favorite Hikes in and around Zion National ParkVirgin River Rim Trail at a Glance
Photo Album: Virgin River Rim Photos
Trail Maps: Virgin River Rim Map
Day Hike: Yes.
Distance: 8 Miles
Average Hiking Time: 6 Hours
Trail Use: Horses, bicycles, hikers
Equipment: The best map to purchase for this hike is the "Cedar Mountain/ Pine Valley Mountain" National Geographic-Trails Illustrated.
Difficulty: Moderately strenuous. This is the most difficult of the three sections of the long biking/backpacking trail.
Trailhead: Cascade Falls Trailhead.
Trailend: Te-ah Trailhead near Navajo Lake
Trail Access: Dirt roads can be impassable if wet.
Ascending: 1350'
Descending: 1000'
Off the Beaten Path: Yes
Best Season:  Early June to Late October.
Zion National Park Map Cow Lake-Cascade Falls Trailhead to Te-ah Campground-Navajo Lake
The trail description as written is from Cow Lake (Cascade Falls Trailhead) to Te-ah Campground Trailend, however in retrospect the hike would probably be more enjoyable starting at Te-ah Campground and finishing at Cascade Falls, culminating in a quick jaunt to Cascade Falls if energy and time permits.
Shuttle Setup - Car shuttle setup: Locate the dirt road to Navajo Lake by traveling 7.5 miles east on Highway 14 from the junction of Highway 14 and Highway 148 (The turnoff to Cedar Breaks) or travel 15 miles to the west on Highway 14 from the junction of Highway 14 and Highway 89. Turn to the south on the dirt road to Navajo Lake and travel 5.7 miles to the west end of Te-ah Campground. The road will be pavement as it passes the campground. Station the shuttle vehicle at a sharp left bend in the road (dirt road) and another dirt road that continues straight (Virgin River Rim Trail FS road).
Second Vehicle - Drive the second vehicle back the same direction toward Highway 14 for 5.3 miles and locate the dirt road that turns right to Dry Valley, Cow Lake and Cascade Falls. Follow this dirt road for 1 mile to another intersection and turn right to the Cascade Falls Trailhead. Travel 1.6 miles to the large parking area for Cascade Falls Trail and get set to begin the hike.


3. Te-ah Trailhead to Webster Flat Road

When the summer months bring temperatures to triple digits to the low deserts of Southern Utah, people look for different ways to beat the heat. If a stroll in a mountain meadow through wildflowers wets the appetite then this 7 mile hike will fit the bill! This is an enjoyable hike either done as an out and back or a one way hike with a shuttle. The path abounds with fir, spruce, aspens and a large array of wildflowers, and who knows, maybe an occasional deer or elk! With an average elevation of over 9000', the air temperatures remain pleasant even on the hottest summer days. Occasional breaks in the trees will enable the hiker to glimpse the expanses of Dixie National Forest and even sections of Zion National Park in the distance

Virgin River Rim Trail at a Glance

Photo Album: Virgin River Rim Photos

Trail Maps: Virgin River Rim Map 

Day Hike: Yes.

Distance: 7 Miles

Average Hiking Time: 4 hours 

Trail Use: Horses, bicycles, hikers 

Equipment: The best map to purchase for this hike is the "Cedar Mountain/ Pine Valley Mountain" National Geographic-Trails Illustrated. 

Difficulty: Moderate hiking with little elevation change. 

Trailhead: Navajo Lake near Te-Ah Campground.

Trailend: Webster Flat Road.

Trail Access: Dirt roads can be impassable if wet. 

Maximum Elevation: 9400'

Minimum Elevation: 9000'

Off the Beaten Path: Yes

Best Season:  Early June to Late October.

Zion National Park Map Trailend: Station one car at the trailend located .4 miles south of Highway 14 on the dirt Webster Flat Road. The Webster Flat Road is located 3.2 miles west of the intersection of Highway 14 and U-148. U-148 is the road to Cedar Breaks. Turn left (south) onto the Webster Flat Road. At .4 miles off U-14, at a left hand bend in the dirt road, notice a small brown sign with a "No OHV's allowed graphic" just off the road on the left. This is the trailend and there is a small area on the left, just past this sign, to station the shuttle vehicle on the side of the road.

Trailhead: Travel back to U-14 and turn right. Travel 3.2 miles back to the intersection of U- 14 and U-148. Set the odometer and continue 7.4 miles east on U-14 and turning right (south) off of Highway 14 onto the dirt road leading to Navajo Lake. Travel 5.7 miles to the southwest on the dirt road passing campgrounds on both the left and right side of the road. The beautiful mountain lake, Navajo Lake, is on the right the entire time. At the far end of the lake (southwest end) a dirt road turns right to the Navajo Lake Loop Hike and a restroom facility, however continue past this turn to get to the Te-ah Campground, which is on the right. Continue past the entrance of Te-ah on the right side for a short distance and soon the road will curve to the left with another dirt road bearing straight ahead. There is a small parking area on the right at the intersection of these two roads. This is the parking for the trailhead.

C trail (Cedar City)

Located just a half mile southeast of Cedar City the "C" trail is rapidly becoming one of the region's most popular hiking and biking areas. This non-motorized recreational trail was developed on public land in commemoration of Utah's statehood centennial.

The trail covers and elevation change of 2,200 feet and winds 4.2 miles to a large white painted "C" on the mountainside. The overlook affords panoramic views of the region's majestic mountain ranges, sage-studded valleys and quaint, rustic communities below. The trail traverses the Markagunt Plateau, one of many plateaus that form the Colorado Plateau.  Expansive views to the West showcase Indian Peak rising to 9,784 feet. The hike offers several benches with view to rest and enjoy the scenery along the way.

The overlook offers pristine views of the West's most colorful sunsets--but remember to take caution and bank enough time into your trip to be able to safely navigate your return route. Most hikers will want to allow for roughly 4 hours of hiking time round-trip.

The "C" Trail was developed on public land in commemoration of Utah's Statehood Centennial "1896-1966". It was constructed in coordination with BLM, Forest Service, Iron County, Cedar City and numerous volunteers, the C-Trail is the first recreational trail developed on BLM land in the Cedar City area and is open to non-motorized uses from hiking, biking, horseback riding, snow shoeing, cross country skiing, trail running, wildlife viewing, and much more. The "C" Trail also is part of the deer winter range, so deer sightings are possible along with squirrels, rabbits, snakes, lizards, golden eagles, hawks, and pinyon jays.


The “C” Trail Overlook, located at the top of the trail includes a parking area and viewing area, benches, multiple informational signs, and the large painted “C” on the mountain side. To find the overlook turn East on Center Street in Cedar City heading up Cedar canyon. Travel approximately five miles and turn right (south) toward Kolob Reservoir. Travel up the paved road, climbing in altitude. After you cross a cattle guard turn right before passing over a second cattle guard into the designated “C” Trail Overlook parking area.


The Lower “C” Trail access area includes a parking area, directional and informational signs, and benches. To find the lower “C” Trail travel on Main Street in Cedar City. Turn East onto the 820 South Access Road just south of Big O Tires. Follow this road until you reach 300 East; turn right onto the dirt road. Follow this approximately .3 miles to the parking area. From here you can find the “C” Trail by hiking South on the trail and following the signs to the marked trail base.

Canal Trail (Pine Valley)

Trail: Canal Trail

Location: Pine Valley Recreation Area

Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

Length: Varying lengths (4, 7, 8, or 16 miles) depending on desired hike and whether a shuttle vehicle is included in the planning.

Average Time: 2 hours

Family friendly: Yes, it is mostly slightly downhill

Access: From St. George, drive north on Highway 18 for approximately 23 miles until you reach Central. Turn right on Forest Highway 35 toward Pine Valley. The entire Canal Trail ends at the Pine Valley Cemetery, so this is your first option for dropping off a shuttle vehicle. This would allow for an 8-mile hike from the Canal Trail trailhead to the cemetery. For this option, just before FR 35 curves to the right to take you into Pine Valley, continue straight on Hwy 920 less than a quarter-mile to the cemetery (if you cross Forsyth Creek on FR 35, you just missed Hwy 920). Then get back on FR 35 into Pine Valley. Take a left on Main Street in Pine Valley, and it’s another 3 miles to the Pine Valley Recreation Area.

The fee to enter the recreation area is $4 per car, but if you tell them you are just day hiking, they will usually let you in for no charge. If you have more than one vehicle and are looking for a 4-mile hike, you can park your shuttle vehicle at the Gardner Peak trailhead which is on the left just past the entrance station. Then follow the main road all the way to where it ends at the campground. The Canal Trail trailhead is on the north side of the campground parking lot.

The trail: The Canal Trail has some interesting historical significance. In 1914, a group of Utahns organized The New Castle Reclamation Company to develop a farming area in the New Castle area. They planned to take water from the Pine Valley Canyon streams and build a canal around the mountains to a reservoir they created in Grass Valley which is over the mountain to the north from Pine Valley. Immigrant workers from fourteen different nations—including China, Japan, Italy and Germany—were employed to work on the project. Sadly, the investors went bankrupt before it could be completed.

The Canal Trail runs along and sometimes down in the remnants of this canal. If you start at the end of the road at the campground, the trail is mostly slightly downhill. Due to the elevation of Pine Valley, which is 6519 ft., the Canal Trail is a great summer hike as it is significantly cooler than the St. George area. From some spots along the trail, you can enjoy the scenic view down onto the town and across the entire valley. Off to your right, you can catch glimpses of Gardner Peak towering above you.


At approximately 3.7 miles, there is a fork in the trail. If you take the trail to the left—which is part of the Gardner Peak Trail—it will lead you down a little over a quarter-mile to the Gardner Peak trailhead, where you can either pick up your shuttle vehicle or cross the road at the Gardner Peak trailhead and following the paved Santa Clara River Walkway back up to your car at the Canal Trail trailhead. This latter route will add approximately 3 miles to your hike. If you continue on the Canal Trail for approximately 4 more miles, you would come out at the cemetery, at which point you can either pick up your shuttle vehicle or turn around for the 8-mile return.

Hancock Peak trail

Hancock Peak Trail #32053
6 miles one way (or much shorter if you just go to the lake)


This trail begins at a huge rock cairn and crosses Mammoth Creek following rock cairns for approximately 1/2 mile through a large open flat just below Meadow Lake. The trail then enters a forest of large spruce trees, occasionally passing through small openings and aspen stands. Trail passes by a small dead lake and climbs a small lava hill before leveling out in aspen stands. The trail tread is sometimes rough because of the lava beds that cover the area. The trail meets a junction of a side trail going west, about 200 yards, to a beautiful rock surrounded alpine lake. The trail continues past trail junction going through aspens, small openings and spruce stands until it comes out of the spruce stand at the edge of Sage Valley and FR #240.

Directions:
From Cedar City, take U-14 east to junction of State Road #148. Travel north on #148 to junction of State Road #143. Travel east on #143 approximately 3 miles to where Mammoth Creek ran under roadway. Trailhead is on turnout on east side of creek crossing at an elevation of 9,940. (Between the cabin and Cedar Breaks)

Green Canyon

9.5 miles
easy to moderate
4% average grade
11% max grade
(right at the edge of Logan)

This route races through meadows and woods with views of a large cave, wildlife, in addition to beautiful cliffs and ridges. There are many fun sections where the trail drops through a dry stream bed that get pretty steep, but only for short sections.

The only drawback is the high volume of mountain bikers present on this trail, which means you need to yield a lot, even early in the morning on weekdays, but it's worth it.
Description
From the King Nature Park you can either hike up through the King Nature Park Singletrack or you can hike up the road and access the singletrack at the main parking lot before the winter gate (there are lots of other access points to the singletrack along the road up Green Canyon). The singletrack crosses the road several times but mostly stays in the woods and meadows closer to the walls of the canyon. Additionally, the trail crosses the dry streambed several times. Be prepared to get your feet wet after heavy rains.

There are many things to see, especially if you go in the early morning. The early morning light provides opportunities to see evidence of elk or deer sleeping in the meadows. There is also a large but shallow cave near the main camping area that you pass on the way - keep an eye out!

The grade is pretty well distributed and, therefore, there aren't many difficult or steep parts of this trail. However, this is still by no means a walk in the park. Most people will find it to be a challenge, but thoroughly enjoyable.

Logan River Trail

7.4 miles
easy
3% average grade
17% max grade

Overview
This route follows the Logan River pretty closely and allows for spectacular views of cliffs on both sides of the river, as well as some amazing forest canopies, and two beautiful reservoirs.

There are definitely a lot of users on this trail including mountain bikers, runners, and walkers.
Description
Starting from the parking lot either by the gate or across the road, you can start up the trail that leads to the Stokes Nature center, pass by it and continue past other gates and continue on past the weir station (in the river bed) and then past Second Dam and some more gates.

The trail narrows to singletrack after Second Dam, but is still very distinct and continues all the way up to the Bridger Campground where it widens again to a road. Just follow it through the campground and then continue on the other side until you get to Third Dam and the parking lot there.

There are no difficulties except some switchbacks after Second Dam that really aren't that difficult, but just steeper than the rest of the very gradual climbing that occurs on the road-like trail that composes most of the rest of the hike.