Parleys Bench Trail at Lower Mill Creek Canyon

more stats

5,102 ft

Distance

28 ft

Climb

-283 ft

Descent

00:06:00

Avg time

-256 ft

Altitude change

4,970 ft

Altitude min

5,255 ft

Altitude max

5,226 ft

Altitude start

4,970 ft

Altitude end

-5%

Grade

-53.1%

Grade max

17.9%

Grade min

308 ft

Distance climb

4,590 ft

Distance down

203 ft

Distance flat

00:06:00

Avg time

Parleys Bench Details

Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
Riding Area

Lower Mill Creek Canyon
Millcreek, Utah
AKA
Difficulty Rating

Blue Rate
Local Popularity
40 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 45 in Trail Running
- 70 in Hiking
Global Ranking
#137669 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #130204 in Trail Running
- #90044 in Hiking
State Ranking
#2,593 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
- #2,857 in Trail Running
- #2,054 in Hiking
Trail Type

Singletrack
Direction

Both Directions
Dogs Allowed

Yes
Land Owner

uinta-wasatch-cache national forest

Southern end is better for hiking but northern portion is great for biking

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week

1 rides
29 miles average

6 Months

2 rides
22 miles avg distance

All

31 rides
Last: Oct 4, 2026

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Parleys Bench Trail Reports

status	date	description
	Sep 8, 2025 @ 11:58am Sep 8, 2025
	Apr 20, 2022 @ 12:18pm Apr 20, 2022
	Aug 27, 2021 @ 10:21am Aug 27, 2021

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2 Ratings

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2 ★ 50%

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2 Reviews & Comments

Score Time

kalockwood May 30, 2026 at 17:35

South entrance off Teton drive is not good for biking.

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Frequently Asked Questions

▼ Where is Parleys Bench located?

Parleys Bench is located in Lower Mill Creek Canyon, Millcreek, Utah, United States. It is part of the Lower Mill Creek Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.70055, -111.78958.

▼ How hard is Parleys Bench?

Parleys Bench is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5%.

▼ What is the elevation gain for Parleys Bench?

Parleys Bench has 28 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 283 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,970 ft to 5,255 ft.

▼ Is Parleys Bench a point to point trail?

Parleys Bench is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

▼ How long is Parleys Bench?

Parleys Bench is 5,102 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.

▼ Are dogs allowed on Parleys Bench?

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

▼ How do I access Parleys Bench? Where is the closest parking trailhead?

The closest parking and trailhead locations to Parleys Bench are:

Parking (3,067 ft away)
Rattlesnake Gulch Trailhead (1.2 miles away)
Cannon Pointe Trailhead (1.3 miles away)

View all parking locations in the area.

▼ How long does it take to ride Parleys Bench?

Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Parleys Bench. The trail is 5,102 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.

▼ How busy is Parleys Bench?

Parleys Bench is a moderately popular trail. There have been 512 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 567 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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