9.1 mi
Distance
4,449 ft
Elev. Gain
4h 39m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Desolation Trail - Millcreek Portion unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
United States Forest Service manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
No recent condition reports. Be the first to share what you see on the trail.
Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,766 ft |
| High point | 4.2 mi | 2,687 ft |
| End | 9.1 mi | 1,766 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
Find offices, alerts, and current orders for this agency.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Millcreek, UT · about 3 mi away
- County:
- Salt Lake County, UT
- Jurisdiction:
- Wasatch National Forest · United States Forest Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Reviews
No reviews yet
Be the first to share your experience and help others plan their visit.
Legacy import — verify before navigating
Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
Desolation Trail to Salt Lake Overlook
Thayne Canyon and Desolation Trail Loop
Thayne Canyon Loop
Thayne Canyon Trail
Grandeur Peak East Trail from Church Fork
Church Creek to Pipeline Overlook
In this park
Other trails in Wasatch National Forest
King's Peak via Henry's Fork Trail
Utah
Lake Blanche Trail
Utah
Cecret Lake Trail
Utah
Donut Falls Trail
Utah
Grandeur Peak East Trail from Church Fork
Utah
Desolation Trail to Salt Lake Overlook
Utah
Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Church fork
0.1 mi awayWasatch National Forest
Pricing varies — check with the operatorDispersed
Neffs Canyon Dispersed Site
2.4 mi awayWasatch National Forest
Pricing varies — check with the operatorDispersed
Dog Lake Dispersed Campground
5.7 mi awayUinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Salt Lake City, UT
Dispersed
Jordan Pines
6.1 mi awayWasatch National Forest
Salt Lake City, UT
Check official pricing5 sitesReservable Good Coverage
Twin Peaks Wilderness Area - Dispersed
6.5 mi awayWasatch National Forest
Pricing varies — check with the operatorDispersed
Similar length
Similar trails in Utah
Angels Landing
Utah
The Wave Trail
Utah
The Subway (Bottom-Up)
Utah
East Mesa Trail and Observation Point
Utah
Devils Garden Primitive Loop
Utah
Wire Pass Trail to Buckskin Gulch
Utah