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Fantastic alpine trail that is easily accessible from anywhere in Salt Lake City.


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Map Key

7.1

Miles

11.4

KM

Point to Point

6,667' 2,032 m

High

5,957' 1,816 m

Low

102' 31 m

Up

812' 247 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

16%

Max Grade (9°)

Dogs Leashed

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Elbow Fork Trailhead is inaccessible in the winter months due to seasonal closure from Nov 1 - July 1. The trail is accessible via other trailheads, though.

Millcreek Canyon charges a $5/vehicle access fee when you depart the canyon so be sure to bring money. They also accept credit cards for payment (Visa/Mastercard).

Description

Starting from the Elbow Fork Trailhead, head West. The trail is well marked, but there are various trails that branch off either north or south. You'll want to stay on the main East-West trail until you reach the end of the trail at an outlook overlooking the Salt Lake Valley. This is a great place to take a break and take in the views before heading back to your car.

There are alternate starting points at the Rattlesnake Gulch Trail, Church Fork Trailhead, or Burch Hollow Trailhead if you want to mix things up, or if you are visiting between Nov 1 and July 1 when Elbow Fork Trailhead is inaccessible due to seasonal closure.

Flora & Fauna

Route is partially shaded by alpine trees. In the warmer months, you may see snakes sunning themselves on the trail, and the occasional deer.

Contacts

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Orphaned User with improvements by Perry Hacker

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Trail Rankings

#275

in Utah

#8,221

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Photos

Looking west towards Salt Lake City on a winter evening from the Pipeline Trail
Mar 12, 2015 near Mount O…, UT
View of Salt Lake valley from the end of Pipeline Trail
Mar 12, 2015 near Mount O…, UT
A small waterfall greets you near the beginning of the Grandeur Peak Trail.
May 14, 2017 near Mount O…, UT
The trail up Rattlesnake Gulch is well maintained near the top.
Jun 8, 2017 near Mount O…, UT
Take in the view looking down into Rattlesnake Gulch from the Pipeline Trail.
Jun 8, 2017 near Mount O…, UT

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Check-Ins

Aug 29, 2022
Brooks Anderson
From Rattlesnake to pipeline overlook
Jun 21, 2022
Vic Willett
2h 20m
Apr 27, 2022
Jason Huber
Oct 17, 2021
Sean Villagracia
7.5mi — 3h 00m
Jul 15, 2018
heiltoash
hiked from Rattlesnake Gulch to Church Picnic area. 2.1 miles each way / about 40 minutes each way 2mi — 40h 00m
Jul 11, 2017
Devon S
Mar 21, 2017
Rachel Ferguson
2.3mi
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