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USGS Quad - Deseret Peak Northeast. Leashed pets are permitted. This trail is located in South Willow Canyon in the Stansbury Mountains. Major destinations of the trail include South Willow Lake, North Willow Lake and Mining Fork. While traveling on this trail, you will come across the Mill Fork and Stansbury Crest Trail junctions. The Dry Lake Trail turns off to the right from the Mill Fork Trail about 1/2 mile from the trailhead in the Loop Campground and heads in a west and north direction into Pockets Fork. With the connecting trails located on the east side of Deseret Peak, this trail offers some enjoyable and outstanding opportunities to see much of the Stansbury Mountains.
At a Glance
Usage:
Moderate
Restrictions:
This trail enters the Deseret Peak Wilderness Area, follow the proper rules and regulations.
Closest Towns:
Tooele, Utah
General Information
Directions: 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 South Willow Canyon Road and follow it to the end, a trailhead sign shows where to start. Take the Mill Fork Trail about ½ mile to junction of Dry Lake Trail which heads southwest toward South Willow Lake.
Activities
Day Hiking
This hike takes approximately 1 hour to hike one way.
Elevation desc
This trail has an elevation gain of 1,120 feet.
Difficulty Level:
Most Difficult
Backpacking
An average time to hike this trail is approximately 1 hour.
