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Recreation Region: Salt Lake Ranger District

Mill B North Trailhead #005

Elevation gain is 3,000 feet. Major destinations include Mount Raymond, Desolation Trail, Hidden Falls and Maxfield Basin. Trail junctions include Desolation Trail. This trail begins in Mill B North Fork, winds into Elbow Fork, and ends up on the southwest flank of Mt. Raymond in the vicinity of Maxfield Basin. The route will take you past Hidden Falls and Elbow Canyon Waterfall (intermittent during summer months). Views of Broads Fork, Twin Peaks, Mill B South Fork, Lake Blanche area, Mt. Raymond, and sections of the Salt Lake Valley can be seen from this trail. The Mill B North Fork Trail joins the Desolation Trail and can access with many other trails between Big Cottonwood Canyon and Mill Creek Canyon.

 

General Information

Salt Lake City Watershed Restrictions apply and are strictly enforced. Backcountry camping is not permitted within 200 ft of any open water. Pets are not allowed at all (not even in your car!). Swimming is not allowed in lakes or streams. Visitors must carry out everything they bring in, including food scraps and fruit peels. Follow general ""Leave No Trace"" guidelines for disposal of human waste. Pollution of any kind will not be accepted. Watershed regulations are enforced by the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office, Salt Lake City Water Department, Salt Lake City - County Health Department, US Forest Service, and the Alta Marshal's Office. Violations constitute a Class ""B"" misdemeanor and in most cases a citation is issued to violators. A trail enter a designated wilderness area. Special regulations apply when in Wilderness areas including limiting group sizes to 10 or less, no mechanized use (including Mountain Bikes).

Day Use:
$10 per vehicle per three day
$20 per vehicle per seven day
$60 per vehicle per season

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 40.633652

Longitude: -111.723771

Elevation

9200 ft

Directions

Via Big Cottonwood Canyon Road (7000 South Wasatch Blvd) about 4.4 miles up the canyon to trailhead. Trailhead is located on the north side of the ""S"" curve 0.1 mile past Mill B South Fork Picnic Area. Trailhead sign marks the beginning of the trail.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated December 1, 2025