Mining Fork Trail at Stansbury Mountains

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2.9 miles

Distance

2,332 ft

Climb

2 miles

High Point

2,332 ft

Altitude change

6,789 ft

Altitude min

6,789 ft

Altitude start

9,121 ft

Altitude end

15.4%

Grade

3.4%

Grade max

96.9%

Grade min

3 miles

Distance climb

Mining Fork Details

Activities
- Hike
- Gravel Bike
- Trail Running
Riding Area

Stansbury Mountains
Tooele, Utah
AKA

South Willow Canyon
Difficulty Rating

Secondary Access Road/Trail Rate
Local Popularity
100 in Hiking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Gravel Biking
Hiking SAC Scale

T2 Mountain Hiking
Trail Type

Singletrack
Direction

Both Directions
Physical Rating

Moderate
Trail Visibility

Always easy to follow
Dogs Allowed

Yes
eBike Allowed

No

This trail is a double track. If trying to get to the lake, there are prettier ways to do it.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Goshute

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week

0 rides

6 Months

2 rides
4 miles avg distance

All

5 rides

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Mining Fork Trail Reports

status	date	description
	Jul 13, 2025 @ 7:12pm Jul 13, 2025	Double track is pretty dusty in many spots, but the whole trail from Stansbury Front trail intersection up to the lake is dry.
	May 10, 2025 @ 1:55pm May 10, 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

▼ Where is Mining Fork located?

Mining Fork is located in Stansbury Mountains, Tooele, Utah, United States. It is part of the Stansbury Mountains trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.50275, -112.57976.

▼ What is the elevation gain for Mining Fork?

Mining Fork has 2,332 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 6,789 ft to 9,121 ft.

▼ Is Mining Fork a point to point trail?

Mining Fork is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

▼ How long is Mining Fork?

Mining Fork is 2.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.

▼ Are dogs allowed on Mining Fork?

Yes, dogs are allowed on Mining Fork. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.

▼ How do I access Mining Fork? Where is the closest parking trailhead?

The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mining Fork are:

Medina Flat Trailhead (2,538 ft away)
OP Miller Trailhead (1.8 miles away)
Parking (2.0 miles away)

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▼ How long does it take to hike Mining Fork?

Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 hours 17 minutes to hike Mining Fork. The trail is 2.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.

▼ How busy is Mining Fork?

Mining Fork is a very popular trail. There have been 14 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 14 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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