Grandeur Peak from Church Fork

Hike Name: Grandeur Peak from Church Fork Location: north UT Length: 2.75 one way Submitted by: Steven Knudsen Date Submitted: 0/0/00 Rating:	more Utah trail reviews Utah national parks Utah state parks
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Description
From the Millcreek Canyon main road, enter the Church Fork picnic area on the north, and follow the paved road about 1/4 mile. When the paved road ends you will find a well-maintained trail with a map and notices which you should read and obey. A couple hundred yards from the end of the pavement the Church Fork trail crosses the Pipeline trail. Follow the trail, which continues north along the stream. If your not in pretty good shape you'll already be puffing a bit. The trail will soon reach some switchbacks that help level out the trail slightly as you climb to a saddle with a great view of Parleys Canyon to the northeast, and part of the Salt Lake valley to the northwest. From the saddle, the summit is only a 1/2 mile and 700 feet further up the trail. After your reach the peak and have enjoyed the fabulous veiw the the Salt Lake Valley you can rest in a small clearing shaded by some trees. It makes a nice spot to have lunch. Plan about 2 1/4 hours to get to the peak which is 8,299 feet, and 2 hours to get back down.
Skill Level: This is an easy hike, but will keep you lungs working. Less conditioned hikers may need to take more breaks, but most can handle this rewarding hike.
Seasons: Year Round.
Water: 2 liters per person.
Equipment: In winter take Ski poles & Gaiters
The trail is clear and easy to follow.

Directions to Hike
Church Fork Trailhead:
From Salt Lake City go up Millcreek canyon located east of Wasatch Boulevard, at 3800 South. Drive 3.2 miles to the Church Fork picnic area found on the north side of the road (N40 41' 51", W111 44' 33"). Always park on the main road. Picnic parties nearly always use up all of the spaces in the picnic area and the picnic area gate is locked at 10:00 p.m. Park on the main road to avoid these problems. A small fee is charged when you leave the Canyon ($2.25 per vehicle in 2002).

Chruch Fork Route:
From Millcreek Canyon Road walk north 1/4 mile through the Church Fork picnic area. At the end of the paved road there is a well-maintained trail which is signed and easy to follow. Two hundred yards from the end of the pavement the Church Fork trail crosses the Pipeline trail. You want the trail, which heads north and follows the stream. The trail will soon reach some switchbacks that climb to a saddle with an outstanding view into Parleys Canyon and the Salt Lake valley. From the saddle, the summit is 1/2 mile and 700 feet further up the trail.

Contact Information
Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Recreation Information
3285 E. 3300 S.
Inside REI
Salt Lake, UT 84109
Tuesday - Saturday 10:30am - 7:00pm

(801) 466-6411

Administrative Offices
8236 Federal Building
125 S. State Street
Salt Lake, UT 84138

(801) 524-3900

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