North Willow - Pass Canyon Trail


USGS Quad - Timpie Southwest and Timpie Southeast. Leashed pets are permitted. This trail is located in the Stansbury Mountains. There are mines along the North Willow-Pass Canyon Trail, but the State of Utah recommends that you do not enter them for your safety. The North Willow-Pass Canyon Trail traverses the ridge from east to west and provides panoramic views of Skull Valley.

At a Glance

Usage: Light
Closest Towns: Tooele, Utah

General Information

Directions: Access #1: From Salt Lake City head west on I-80 and exit at Rowley Junction heading south on the Skull Valley Road, about 2 miles past Iosepa turn east (left) onto Pass Canyon Road. Follow it to the end where the trail begins heading east. Access #2: From Salt Lake City head west on I-80 and take the Stansbury-Tooele exit. Follow the signs to Grantsville. In Grantsville turn south on Cooley Street and head out of town. Turn west on the North Willow Canyon Road. Follow it to the Dragon Mine Road.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Mountain Biking

Difficulty Level: Intermediate to Difficult

Day Hiking

This hike takes approximately 2 hours to hike one way.
Elevation desc This trail has an elevation gain of 970 feet.
Difficulty Level: Most Difficult

Backpacking

An average time to hike this trail is approximately 2 hours.
Elevation desc This trail has an elevation gain of 970 feet.
Difficulty Level: More Difficult

Horse Riding

Difficulty Level: More Difficult

OHV Trail Riding

Class of Vehicle Motorcycles are permitted.
Difficulty Level: More Difficult

XC Skiing/Snowshoeing

Difficulty Level: More Difficult