Mineral Fork Trail #216

 

At a Glance

Open Season: May
Restrictions: Dogs are not permitted. Horses and pack animals are not permitted.Watershed: Salt Lake City Watershed Restrictions apply and are strictly enforced. Backcountry camping is not permitted within 200 ft of any open water (lakes, streams, etc). 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, the Salt Lake City Water Department, the Salt Lake City - County Health Department, the 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.
Information Center: For more information contact the Salt Lake Ranger District at 801-733-2660

General Information

Directions: Via Big Cottonwood Canyon Road (7000 South Wasatch Blvd) about 6.1 miles up the canyon to Mineral Fork Canyon. The trail begins on the south side of the highway where Big Cottonwood Canyon Road and the Mineral Fork road meet.

Activities

Day Hiking

Backpacking

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Location

 
  Area/Length : 
4.5 miles

  Elevation : 
6710 ft - 10220 ft