more stats
2.2 miles
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-2,368 ft
Descent
00:51:22
Avg time
-2,365 ft
Altitude change
6,814 ft
Altitude min
9,179 ft
Altitude max
9,179 ft
Altitude start
6,814 ft
Altitude end
-20.554%
Grade
-43.708%
Grade max
5.361%
Grade min
61 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
00:51:22
Avg time

Porter Fork Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Olympus Wilderness
    Millcreek, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Hiking [+]
    • 30 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #67165 in Hiking [+]
    • #68224 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #1,611 in Hiking · Utah [+]
    • #1,442 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    uinta-wasatch-cache national forest

The lower part of the trail traverses through the woods, with nice shade in the summer. The upper part starts crosses meadows, more sun exposed. The vegetation got dense alongside the trail in the meadows, but not to the point that it was difficult to follow the trail.

It gets very steep and loose at the top. Depending on the time of year, there is often snow in the shadows and drifts that cover the trail. The main trail has some nice switchbacks to so the elevation is not to drastic, just before it meets the Desolation Trail

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Meadow

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12.6 km average
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Porter Fork Trail Reports

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Jul 1, 2025 @ 7:08pm
Jul 1, 2025
 All clear minus on small bit of snow
Jun 19, 2024 @ 6:44pm
Jun 19, 2024
 The top 800 vert more or less is still skiing terrain.
Jun 12, 2022 @ 8:55pm
Jun 12, 2022
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Porter Fork located?
      Porter Fork is located in Mount Olympus Wilderness, Millcreek, Utah, United States. It is part of the Mount Olympus Wilderness trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.66, -111.70945.
      ▼ How hard is Porter Fork?
      Porter Fork is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 20.554%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Porter Fork?
      Porter Fork has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2,368 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,814 ft to 9,179 ft.
      ▼ Is Porter Fork a point to point trail?
      Porter Fork is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Porter Fork?
      Porter Fork is 2.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Porter Fork?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Porter Fork. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Porter Fork? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Porter Fork are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Porter Fork?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 3 minutes to hike Porter Fork. The trail is 2.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Porter Fork?
      Porter Fork is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 125 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 136 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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