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Mill Creek Pipeline

Mountain bike trail conditions · Salt Lake City, UT 40.700° N  111.780° W   6,214 FT Verified

DRY: Rideable

No significant rain in the forecast.

Recent rain
0.9″ of rain, 3d ago
Today
45°Fpartly cloudy
  • Mon 10/26, no measurable rain, daily high 57 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 10/27, no measurable rain, daily high 55 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/28, no measurable rain, daily high 54 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Thu 10/29, no measurable rain, daily high 56 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 10/30, 0.22 inches of rain, daily high 57 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then STAY OFF then CAUTION then STAY OFF
  • Sat 10/31, no measurable rain, daily high 53 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then DRY
  • Sun 11/1, 0.94 inches of rain, daily high 48 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then STAY OFF
  • Mon 11/2, 0.15 inches of rain, daily high 41 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Tue 11/3, no measurable rain, daily high 46 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Wed 11/4, 0.11 inches of rain, daily high 43 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then DRY
  • Today, Thu 11/5, no measurable rain, daily high 45 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 11/6, no measurable rain, daily high 43 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 11/7, no measurable rain, daily high 50 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 11/8, no measurable rain, daily high 56 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 11/9, no measurable rain, daily high 58 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Tue 11/10, no measurable rain, daily high 56 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
Updated

Updated Thursday, November 5th, 2026 at 14:32 UTC. Verdict last changed: Thursday, November 5th. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

Modeled hourly. Closures and local conditions take priority.

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Is Mill Creek Pipeline rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is DRY, rideable now. 0.9″ of rain, 3d ago.

CHANGED
Wednesday, November 4th at 8am
Dried back to DRY.
Wednesday, November 4th at 2am
Dried back to CAUTION.
Sunday, November 1st at 4am
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to STAY OFF.
Over the tracked history, Mill Creek Pipeline has been rideable on 6 of the last 10 days, under a caution advisory on 1, and too wet to ride on 3. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Mill Creek Pipeline

Mill Creek Pipeline is a mountain bike trail network in Salt Lake City, UT. Soil data at the sampled location is classified as clay. Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 6,214 ft, an average terrain slope of 16.6° and a predominant W-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features. Trails here include Bonneville Shoreline Trail - Grandeur Peak Section, Rattlesnake Gulch Trail and Bonneville Shoreline Trail - Parley's Pointe Section. Loam models conditions across the network; individual trails and constructed surfaces can differ from these environmental inputs. Official closures and conditions on the ground take priority.

How these factors affect drying

SoilClay

Clay can retain moisture and become slick when wet. Wait for a firm trail surface and respect posted closures. Drying behavior is modeled from the soil classification, not measured directly on the trail.

CanopyPartial 34%

Partial tree cover suggests a mix of sun and shade. Local exposure and surface conditions can vary across the network.

TerrainSteep

Steeper terrain can encourage runoff. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.

FAQ

Can you ride Mill Creek Pipeline right now?

The current estimate for Mill Creek Pipeline is DRY: rideable. Rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. 0.9″ of rain, 3d ago.

Is Mill Creek Pipeline muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (DRY). Clay can retain moisture, but soil type alone does not establish drying time. 0.9″ of rain, 3d ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Mill Creek Pipeline?

The soil data at the sampled location is classified as clay. This describes an environmental input, not a survey of every trail surface.

How long does Mill Creek Pipeline take to dry after rain?

Mill Creek Pipeline has no fixed drying time. Rainfall, soil moisture, shade and the weather that follows all matter. Check the current estimate and wait until the trail surface is firm.

Can you ride Mill Creek Pipeline after rain?

Clay soil needs time to dry. Riding it wet can leave lasting ruts. Wait until the surface is firm. Check the current estimate before heading out, and turn back if your tires leave ruts.

What does a frozen condition mean at Mill Creek Pipeline?

FROZEN means Loam estimates snow cover or frozen ground. It does not establish that riding is allowed or that every trail is frozen. Check posted winter access rules and watch for soft ground as temperatures rise.

What trails are at Mill Creek Pipeline?

Trails at Mill Creek Pipeline include Bonneville Shoreline Trail - Grandeur Peak Section, Rattlesnake Gulch Trail, Bonneville Shoreline Trail - Parley's Pointe Section, Bonneville Shoreline Trail - Rattlesnake Trail Section and BST Rattlesnake. This is a partial list. The condition estimate covers the whole network, so individual trails may differ.

What's the terrain and elevation like at Mill Creek Pipeline?

Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 6,214 ft, an average terrain slope of 16.6° and a predominant W-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Claydrainage input · modeled
Terrain
Steepterrain slope
Tree cover
34%Partial
Elevation
6,214 ft
Average grade
16.6°
Predominant aspect
W-facing

Named trails

  • Bonneville Shoreline Trail - Grandeur Peak Section
  • Rattlesnake Gulch Trail
  • Bonneville Shoreline Trail - Parley's Pointe Section
  • Bonneville Shoreline Trail - Rattlesnake Trail Section
  • BST Rattlesnake

This is a partial trail list. The condition estimate covers the whole network. Trail names from public agency data and © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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