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3.3 miles
Distance
225 ft
Climb
-1,318 ft
Descent
00:35:34
Avg time
-1,093 ft
Altitude change
7,216 ft
Altitude min
8,310 ft
Altitude max
8,310 ft
Altitude start
7,216 ft
Altitude end
-6.275%
Grade
-92.857%
Grade max
136.766%
Grade min
2,870 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,615 ft
Distance flat
00:35:34
Avg time

Mill Canyon (Upper) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    American Fork Canyon
    Cedar Hills, Utah
  • Ref Number
    #040
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 80 in Dirtbiking
  • Global Ranking
    #53958 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #36027 in E-Biking
    • #87074 in Trail Running
    • #65306 in Hiking
    • #1643 in Dirtbiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

This section of Mill Creek is a long series of switch backs. Often buffed out by the dirt bikes, it generally is fairly smooth with plenty of room on the hairpins. The section below is super steep and washed out, but these switchbacks are a easy, but seem to go forever.

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    Land Manager
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 19 miles average
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  • 14 rides
  • 21 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jul 12, 2026
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Jul 12, 2026 @ 6:19am (America/Denver)
16 hours
May 24, 2026 @ 7:40am (America/Boise)
May 24, 2026
Apr 19, 2026 @ 9:36am (America/Denver)
Apr 19, 2026
 This trail is now under the USFS springtime wet trails closure. Closed to everything except hiking.
Apr 19, 2026 @ 9:33am (America/Denver)
Apr 19, 2026
 This trail is now under the USFS springtime wet trails closure. Closed to everything except hiking.
Oct 24, 2025 @ 12:04pm (America/Boise)
Oct 24, 2025
 Frozen mud and some puddles
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on Jul 12, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4.35 (11 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to mill-canyon-upper trailhead (40.473980, -111.588140)

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        Sur Ron slick trail riding
        17:38 | 127 | Aug 12, 2023 , Cedar Hills

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Mill Canyon (Upper)

        ▼ Where is Mill Canyon (Upper) located?
        Mill Canyon (Upper) is located in American Fork Canyon, Cedar Hills, Utah, United States. It is part of the American Fork Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.47398, -111.58814.
        ▼ How hard is Mill Canyon (Upper)?
        Mill Canyon (Upper) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.275%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mill Canyon (Upper)?
        Mill Canyon (Upper) has 225 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,318 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,216 ft to 8,310 ft.
        ▼ Is Mill Canyon (Upper) a point to point trail?
        Mill Canyon (Upper) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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