Mill Canyon Trail is a 11.2 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Pleasant Grove, Utah that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from May until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
dogs on leash
birding
cross country skiing
hiking
horseback riding
mountain biking
nature trips
snowshoeing
trail running
forest
views
wildlife
The trail starts by crossing a stream on a well-made bridge. The trail then heads west, and parallels the steam for a time. During periods of high water, this area may be impassible. Continue along the trail as it meanders through aspens, cottonwood, and firs; this is an excellent area to see fall colors. Within the first mile of trail, you will pass one of the few examples of red rock in Northern Utah. There are several small stream crossings along the way; some may be bypassed, while others require a short walk through water that is typically ankle-depth or greater. Care should be taken during periods of storms and high water, as the trail crossings may become dangerous. After 0.9 miles, the trail reaches the junction with the Mud Springs trail #173. This trail accesses the Tibble Fork trail # 041, and the Ridge trail #157. After another 0.9 miles, the trail junctions with the Holman Ridge-Cabin Flat trail #172, which accesses the Holman trail #039. As you continue along Mill Canyon, the trail grades start to ease and the scenery changes dramatically. Large stands of fir trees dominate the upper portion of this area. The trail continues switch-backing for another 1.5 miles to Mill Springs and the junction with the Ridge trail # 157.
Gorgeous, well shaded. But had to share the trail with at least 15 dirt bikers, 8 mountain bikers and 6-8 horses. The dirt bikers come flying around the corners so it is a little dangerous to be a hiker here.
Great coverage from the sun with a nice spring water spout at the end.
Unfortunately this trail had numerous mountain and dirt bike patrons that interupt the experience for hikers.
If you're a hiker then I'd recommend doing a different hike in American Fork Canyon such as Silver Lake.
This is a great trail. Best done as a loop by taking Mill canyon up to the ridge trail and then take the ridge trail south to the mud Flat trail and back to Tibble Fork. It's about a 15 mile loop but super nice