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Mill Creek Pipeline

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“Classic Wasatch singletrack. ”

Justin Johnson
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7.3

Miles

11.7

KM

90%

Singletrack

6,638' 2,023 m

High

5,965' 1,818 m

Low

813' 248 m

Up

147' 45 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (1°)

15%

Max Grade (9°)

Dogs Off-leash

E-Bikes Unknown

Mill Creek Canyon road is gated, about 4 miles up the canyon, from November 1 to July 1. Usage fee of $3 per vehicle is required upon leaving the canyon.

Overview

The trail itself is generally suitable for confident beginners. There are some segments with short climbs, and longer segments of loose rocky trail surfaces. In many areas at the western end, there is exposure to significant elevation which would best be avoided by anyone with a fear of heights.

Description

The Pipeline Trail runs along the north slope of Mill Creek Canyon. The trail can be accessed from four points along the canyon road. The Elbow Fork trailhead is at the eastern end of the Pipeline trail, at the highest point of elevation on the trail (approx 6,570 feet). From Elbow Fork, the trail is relatively flat for 1.5 miles, until it drops about 500 feet to the Porter Fork access point on the canyon road.

From Porter Fork, the trail is generally flat, with a slight grade leading west toward the valley and the final viewpoint. There are some short segments of brief climbing which can be walked. While the trail remains nearly level on the north side of the canyon, the canyon floor continues to descend sharply toward the valley. After Porter Fork, there are only two points connecting the Pipeline Trail to the canyon road: Church Fork and Rattlesnake Gulch, which are intermediate technical descents.

The trail is extremely popular with hikers, runners, dog walkers, and bikers in the summer months. Be prepared to stop and yield.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Uinta, Wasatch & Cache National Forests Office

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Justin Johnson
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  3.6 from 48 votes

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May 21, 2024 near Mount O…, UT
Pipe Line Trail in Millcreek Canyon looking down towards Salt Lake City
Aug 30, 2015 near Mount O…, UT

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Oct 22, 2023
Vertigo
Oct 9, 2023
Jen Shaffer
7mi
Oct 1, 2023
Nicholas Munoz
pretty flat and uneventful until the steep part that is pretty fun.
Oct 1, 2023
Luke Champion
Jul 23, 2023
Tania Awalegaonkar
4.6mi — 0h 41m
Jul 6, 2021
Calvin Furano
Jul 18, 2020
James Bishop
Hot!
May 9, 2020
Jeff Stott
hard to beat the views from pipeline millcreek! 7.3mi — 1h 00m

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