more stats
1.9 miles
Distance
20 ft
Climb
-808 ft
Descent
00:21:00
Avg time
-788 ft
Altitude change
6,420 ft
Altitude min
7,208 ft
Altitude max
7,208 ft
Altitude start
6,421 ft
Altitude end
-7.7%
Grade
-29.8%
Grade max
4%
Grade min
909 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
174 ft
Distance flat
00:21:00
Avg time

Mill Canyon Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    American Fork Canyon
    Cedar Hills, Utah
  • Ref Number
    #040
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 95 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 55 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #72024 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #10600 in E-Biking
    • #29404 in Trail Running
    • #27159 in Hiking
    • #108 in Dirtbiking
    • #5 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

This lower section is mostly washed out and steep from dirt bikes riding in mud. Not great, but the switch backs in the upper section are great.

For winter riding the lower section where it intersects with Mud Springs is often packed down from snowshoes.

Trail Supporters

  • USFS
    Land Manager
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 20 miles average
6 Months
  • 20 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
All
  • 112 rides
  • Last: Aug 28, 2026
c1c2c3c4
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
update trails status or condition

Mill Canyon Trail Reports

statusdatedescription
Aug 9, 2026 @ 6:29am (America/Denver)
Aug 9, 2026
 Clear, moon dust
Jul 26, 2026 @ 11:23am (America/Boise)
Jul 26, 2026
 The lower section has spring water running through a pretty deep moto track that motos keep riding. It doesn't last for very long going up it.
Jul 12, 2026 @ 6:19am (America/Denver)
Jul 12, 2026
Jun 19, 2026 @ 9:54am (America/Denver)
Jun 19, 2026
Jun 4, 2026 @ 3:56pm (America/Denver)
Jun 4, 2026
more »
Status:
on Aug 9, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 3.7 (14 votes)
Your vote: 0

view (1,750)
close
  • Basemap  Map 
    • Pro
    • Pro
    • Pro
    • Pro
    • Pro
    • Pro
3D
Trail Conditions
  • Unknown
  • Snow Groomed
  • Snow Packed
  • Snow Covered
  • Snow Cover Partial
  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
  • Icy
  • Prevalent Mud
  • Wet
  • Variable
  • Ideal
  • Dry
  • Very Dry
Trail Flow (Ridden Direction)
Trailforks scans users activity logs to determine the most popular direction each trail is ridden. A good flowing trail network will have most trails flowing in a single direction according to their intension.
The colour categories are based on what percentage of users are riding a trail in its intended direction.
  • > 96%
  • > 90%
  • > 80%
  • > 70%
  • > 50%
  • < 50%
  • bi-directional trail
  • no data
Trail Last Ridden
Trailforks scans activity logs to determine the last time a trail was ridden.
  • < 2 days
  • < 1 week
  • < 2 weeks
  • < 1 month
  • < 6 months
  • > 6 months
Trail Ridden Direction
The intended direction a trail should be ridden.
  • Downhill Only
  • Downhill Primary
  • Both Directions
  • Uphill Primary
  • Uphill Only
  • One Direction
Contribute Details
Colors indicate trail is missing specified detail.
  • Description
  • Photos
  • Description & Photos
  • Videos
Trail Popularity ?
Trailforks scans activity logs to determine which trails are ridden the most in the last 9 months. Trails are compared with nearby trails in the same city region with a possible 25 colour shades. Think of this as a heatmap, more activities = more kinetic energy = warmer colors.
  • most popular
  • popular
  • less popular
  • not popular
ATV/ORV/OHV Filter
Max Vehicle Width
inches
US Cell Coverage
Legend
cell carrier legend

Radar Time
Activity Recordings
Trailforks uses anonymized public activity data. ?
Activity Recordings
Trailforks uses anonymized public activity data. ?
Winter Trails
Warning A routing network for winter maps does not exist. Selecting trails using the winter trails layer has been disabled.
Missing Trails
Most Popular
Least Popular
Trails are colored based on popularity. The more popular a trail is, the more red. Less popular trails trend towards green.
Jump Magnitude Heatmap
Heatmap of where users jump on trails. Zoom in to see individual jumps, click circles to view jump details.
BC Backroad Status

Service Road Atlas is a free to use, community-driven service for viewing and creating reports on the numerous back-country service roads around B.C. and Alberta.

map legend
Slope Aspect
Direction the slope faces
Flat N NE E SE S SW W NW
Trails Deemphasized
Trails are shown in grey.
disable
Only show trails with no bike usage.
Enable
Suggested Layers
Based on selected activity type

    Save the current map location and zoom level as your default home location whenever this page is loaded.

    Save
        Directions to mill-canyon trailhead (40.476360, -111.611840)
        View on Discover Map

        Photos

        21 more »
        mtb
        134 |
        Oct 30, 2021 @ 11:43pm
        Oct 30, 2021
        mtb
        220 |
        Oct 30, 2021 @ 11:43pm
        Oct 30, 2021
        mtb
        147 |
        Oct 2, 2021 @ 9:54am
        Oct 2, 2021
        mtb
        285 |
        Apr 8, 2010 @ 5:45pm
        Apr 8, 2010

        Videos

        3 more »
        youtuber Flying down American Fork Canyon in fall...
        mtb
        20:55 | 126 | Oct 3, 2025 , Cedar Hills
        Ridge Trail, Mud Springs, & Mill Canyon |...
        mtb
        7:57 | 461 | Jul 7, 2021 , Cedar Hills
        Sur Ron slick trail riding
        moto
        17:38 | 133 | Aug 12, 2023 , Cedar Hills

        Technical Trail Features (TTF)

        Routes with this trail

        359
        Alex/Jaren Epic
        ★ 5.0 • 32 miles • 7,482 ft • 33 • Shuttled •
        Lmk what you think about this...
        59
        Mill/Mud/Tibble (Snowshoe Loop)
        4 miles • 1,061 ft • 5 • Loop •
        Great ride route in the spring/summer/fall OR Snowshoe/Fatbike in the winter. A couple short but very...
        49
        Mill Canyon
        11 miles • 2,220 ft • 3 •

        Links

        3.6 ★★★★★
        14 Ratings
        5 ★ 21%
        4 ★ 29%
        3 ★ 43%
        2 ★
        1 ★ 7%

        9 Reviews & Comments


        We hope you've been enjoying Trailforks!

        Create a FREE account to view trail comments and much more.

        Create a Free Account

        Nearby Trails

        American Fork Canyon

        • By toddTF Pro Trailforks & contributors
        • #9542 - 4,785 views

        Frequently Asked Questions About Mill Canyon

        ▼ Where is Mill Canyon located?
        Mill Canyon 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 40.47636, -111.61184.
        ▼ How hard is Mill Canyon?
        Mill Canyon is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 7.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mill Canyon?
        Mill Canyon has 20 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 808 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,420 ft to 7,208 ft.
        ▼ Is Mill Canyon a point to point trail?
        Mill Canyon is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Mill Canyon?
        Mill Canyon is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mill Canyon?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Mill Canyon. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Mill Canyon?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Mill Canyon are:
        • July (19 activities)
        • August (17 activities)
        • September (12 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Mill Canyon? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mill Canyon are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Mill Canyon?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Mill Canyon. The trail is 1.9 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?
        Mill Canyon is a very popular trail. There have been 1,556 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,692 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

        Hit the Trail

        Open in App

        Get this trail on your phone instantly.
        open trail in app

        Download Trail

        Save to wishlist, Garmin & download.
        save the trail

        Find Related Routes

        Find routes and users activities that include this trail.
        find routes for this trail

        You must enter a description before submitting.