more stats
3.3 miles
Distance
225 ft
Climb
-1,318 ft
Descent
00:19:19
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
00:19:19
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 [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 95 in Dirtbiking
  • Global Ranking
    #134287 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #86198 in E-Biking
    • #125904 in Trail Running
    • #142610 in Hiking
    • #4044 in Dirtbiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,528 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #907 in E-Biking
    • #2,743 in Trail Running
    • #3,300 in Hiking
    • #386 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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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 17 miles average
6 Months
  • 33 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • 146 rides
  • Last: Oct 17, 2026
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on Sep 27, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.35 (11 votes)
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      17:38 | 146 | Aug 12, 2023 , Cedar Hills

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      4 Reviews & Comments

      McF182
      I used to do this trail all the time. I went up there for the first time in a while on my e-bike and this trail is just terrible, at least for mtb anyway. The dirt bikes have torn it all apart and no trail maintenance has been done. Ruts, loose rocks, and powder dirt. Lame.
      trentzim
      The switchbacks are amazing on a dirtbike! Yield to mountain bikes, you’ll probably find some coming down. Ditto on the PNW comment above. One of my favorites.
      trentzim
      One of my favorite trails, the switchbacks are beautiful, shaded, almost feels like the PNW

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Mill Canyon (Upper)?
      Mill Canyon (Upper) is 3.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mill Canyon (Upper)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mill Canyon (Upper). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Mill Canyon (Upper)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mill Canyon (Upper) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mill Canyon (Upper)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 19 minutes to ride Mill Canyon (Upper). The trail is 3.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mill Canyon (Upper)?
      Mill Canyon (Upper) is a very popular trail. There have been 1,765 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,808 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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