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7 days back · 4 aheadOver the tracked history, Mill Creek Canyon has been rideable on 10 of the last 10 days. Daily trail markers are representative daytime outlooks. Weather is one input. The rideability verdict also accounts for soil, terrain, canopy, and drying time.
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Terrain & soilMill Creek Canyon (Salt Lake City, UT) rides on loam soil that drains well over terrain that sheds water and dries quickly. Loam reads that exact ground against live weather, rather than leaning on a regional forecast that can’t tell you what the dirt is doing. The NNW-facing aspect keeps the dirt shaded for much of the day, so moisture lingers after rain and snow is slow to clear, and the steep terrain, about a 17° average grade at 6,493 ft, sheds water fast once the rain stops. Trails on the map here include Pipeline Trail, Burch Hollow Trail and Porter Fork.
Network profile
- Soil
- Loamdrains well
- Drainage
- Sheds waterdries quickly
- Tree cover
- 56%Partial
- Elevation
- 6,493 ft
- Average grade
- 17°
- Predominant aspect
- NNW-facing
How these factors affect drying
SoilLoam
Loam balances drainage with water retention, so it typically takes a day or two to dry after meaningful rain.
CanopyPartial 56%
A mix of sun and shade. Conditions vary across the network, with open sections drying faster than covered ones.
TerrainSheds water
Water runs off this terrain rather than pooling, which helps the surface dry out after rain.
Trails at Mill Creek Canyon
Named trails- Pipeline Trail
- Burch Hollow Trail
- Porter Fork
- Thaynes Canyon
- Terraces Elbow Fork
Some of the named trails our map data covers here, not a complete list. Conditions above are modeled for the network as a whole, so these names do not carry separate verdicts. Trail names from public agency data and © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Salt Lake City, UTFAQ
Common questionsCan you ride Mill Creek Canyon right now?
As of the latest update, Mill Creek Canyon is Rideable now (PRIME). No significant rain in the forecast. No measurable rain in the past week.
What is the soil and trail surface like at Mill Creek Canyon?
Mill Creek Canyon sits on loam soil that drains well. Loam balances drainage with water retention, so it typically takes a day or two to dry after meaningful rain.
How long does Mill Creek Canyon take to dry after rain?
Mill Creek Canyon usually needs about a day or two to dry after meaningful rain. Its terrain sheds water, which speeds drying.
Does Mill Creek Canyon get snow in winter?
Yes. At 6,493 ft, Mill Creek Canyon typically sees winter snow and freeze-thaw that can pause riding. Loam flags a FROZEN state when the ground is snow-covered or frozen, then clears it as things thaw and dry.
What trails are at Mill Creek Canyon?
Named trails at Mill Creek Canyon include Pipeline Trail, Burch Hollow Trail, Porter Fork, Thaynes Canyon and Terraces Elbow Fork. That is a sample of what our map data covers rather than a full inventory, and local trail counts change as networks are built out. Loam models conditions for Mill Creek Canyon as a whole, so the verdict on this page covers the network rather than scoring each trail separately.
What's the terrain and elevation like at Mill Creek Canyon?
Mill Creek Canyon sits at roughly 6,493 feet, faces mostly NNW, and averages a 17° grade with about 56% tree cover. That makes it a shady network that holds moisture longer than sunnier neighbors, and the steep grade means it sheds water quickly. Loam models this exact ground against live weather rather than using one regional forecast.
When is the best time of year to ride Mill Creek Canyon?
The reliable season at Mill Creek Canyon runs late spring through fall: at around 6,493 feet it holds real winter snowpack, and freeze-thaw makes the shoulder seasons hit or miss. Its shady aspect means it needs longer after storms than sunnier networks nearby. Loam flags FROZEN days and posts a live verdict, so the calendar never has to be the tiebreaker.