Parley's Canyon to Draper (23 Miles)

Trail Description

Parley's Canyon Trailhead (future construction)

The extraordinary Bonneville Shoreline Trail crossing of Interstate 80 at the mouth of Parley’s Canyon marks the end of a defined trail to the south until it picks up again in Sandy at the Hidden Valley Park Trailhead. Some day trail will be built through this section. To reach this trailhead go south on Wasatch Blvd to Sandy. Click here to see the proposed alignment plan for Salt Lake County.
At the northeast corner of the trailhead parking lot an existing dirt road accesses the power line corridor. The trail will follow this road until the road bends northeast to a utility building. The trail will proceed south and east to reach an exiting dirt road and follow it to reach an area of abandoned quarries. A ramp curves up from the road to a higher quarry. The trail will begin to climb at this point in order to begin a lengthy climb to higher elevations at the mouth of Mill Creek Canyon. There is a deep unnamed canyon south of the quarries. The trail must climb to the ridgeline above the quarries in order to eventually find a crossing of this canyon and a reasonable ascent onto “Mexican Ridge” south of the canyon. From the upper quarry, an old road begins to descend southward. The trail will climb from this point and ascend though two or four long ramped switchbacks to cross the point of the quarry ridge at 5381 feet elevation. The trail will proceed eastward up the canyon to a point where a local path has been constructed across the canyon drainage and up to the level end of Mexican Ridge using two long ramped switchbacks. A well-worn trail crosses USFS Property on the top of Mexican Ridge from north to south and intersects a trail on the south side of the ridge that ascends from a water tank. This water tank is accessed by a gated dirt road from Crestwood Drive in Eastwood Hills neighborhood. 

Crestwood Dr Trailhead (future construction)

The BST route will follow this well-worn path past the intersection with the water tank trail and around the ridge as the trail bends eastward toward Crestwood Gulch.  At about 5525 feet elevation, the BST route will leave the established trail and begin winding curves to a higher elevation on the slope above Mexican Ridge.  From this point above Mexican Ridge, the trail maintains a relatively level contour as it traverses west-facing slopes to the north ridgeline of Crestwood Gulch. The trail turns eastward into Crestwood Gulch and continues in a relatively gentle climb on an open grassy slope. The trail turns westward again along the south face of Crestwood Gulch in a steady gentle climb to the north ridge of Mill Creek Canyon. At the north ridge point of Mill Creek Canyon, the trail route intersects the west terminus of the existing Pipeline Trail. At this location, the remnants of the old penstock pipes are visible above ground. The trail route follows the Pipeline Trail eastward into Mill Creek Canyon to the junction of the Pipeline Trail and the Rattlesnake Gulch Trail. The trail route descends Rattlesnake Gulch on the existing trail to the trailhead parking lot on the north side of Mill Creek Canyon Road.

Rattlesnake Gulch Trailhead (future construction)

At the northwest corner of the parking lot, a power line intersects the trail.  Following the power line westward the trail route reaches a road bridge crossing of Mill Creek. The trail will cross the road and use the wide shoulder on the south side to reach the southeast corner of the bridge. The trail turns directly south from the bridge into the woods and continues south before bending eastward at the toe of steep slopes. Every effort will be made to cross the riparian zone of Mill Creek in as direct a route as possible.  The trail climbs in a southeasterly direction at about elevation 5287, the trail will make a broad climbing turn back to a westerly direction and climb through talus and oak brush to the first major land mark on the route, a large triangular rock outcropping. The trail uses this ridge to climb a short distance southward before turning west across a wide slope. Before reaching the next major rock outcropping the route will climb up and through a rock cleft to cross a rock fin. The trail route continues in this manner, talus and brushy side-slope crossings between rock outcrop landing ridges. The next rock outcropping is has a small window arch. After the arch, the route crosses one more rock fin, beyond this point, the character of the trail changes slightly.  Brush and low trees become thicker and the steep side slopes become more stable.  The route emerges from brush covered, steep cliff face onto an open grassy west-facing slope.  This is the best point for crossing the ridgeline, since it is in a small saddle between steep parts of the ridge.  The southbound route from the Mill Creek Canyon ridge is along a fairly consistent side-slope through open grassland and low growing oak brush. It passes through rock outcropping bands that run with the slope angle.  From the last rock band, the route crosses two gullies before gradually descending to the water tank road in Neff Canyon.  The USFS wilderness boundary runs directly north and south near the mouth of the canyon, but allows room for the trail to descend past the water tank to intersect with the road. South and west of the road is the paved Neff’s Canyon Trailhead parking lot.

Neff's Canyon Trailhead (future construction)

From the Neff Canyon Trailhead the route will connect to the water tank road using an existing USFS trail. The route will follow the water tank road east for about one half mile to a point where it forks. The right fork fords the creek and enters the woods on the south side of the road. The path leads downstream.  At about elevation 5907 feet, the route turns south and climbs the south slope reaching an abandoned mine shaft. The proposed route enters designated wilderness in the vicinity of the mineshaft.  The route goes west from the mine across a steep side slope and crosses a series of three rock fins running down the slope. Continuing west, the route passes through a grove of conifers and more brush to reach the point of the south ridge of Neff Canyon. The route begins a long southward traverse across the west-facing slope to a dry drainage, around another point, into another dry drainage, before reaching a prominent rock at elevation 6083. The prominent rock is about 300 feet up a very steep slope above a water tank in the development below.  The route continues to climb to find a crossing of the unnamed canyon and high, narrow ridge to the south. The trail will climb up the rock formation to reach game trails leading toward the canyon. Proceeding eastward into the canyon, the route will descend into and climb up the drainage before reaching a crossing to the south slope of the canyon. The route will climb to the narrow ridge top at elevation 6197. This high crossing is dictated by the steepness of the ridge and the presence of a rock band from ridge top to creek level at the western end of the ridge. Southbound the trail begins a gradual descent into a broad bowl and then rises and falls over the low ridges. The route descends to cross the spring creek and connect with the top of the “Z” trail. The “Z” trail is an old mine road that climbs up Mount Olympus in three long grades connected by two switchbacks. The trail route will descend the “Z” from the upper terminus through its two switchbacks to intersect a proposed access trail.  The “Z” grade exceeds the 10 per cent optimum, but the old roadbed is wide and well defined.

Thousand Oaks Trailhead (future construction)

The route will descend on the “Z” trail to elevation 5620 and turn south along a steep side slope.  The route crosses a small drainage and climbs slightly on the south side. Continuing south across a steep side slope the trail reaches a broad steep slope above Mile High Drive. The route from the “Z” Trail to this point follows a county-owned dedicated 40-foot wide easement within lots 1, 2 and 3 of the Skyline Hills Subdivision. The route continues south though a broad drainage then climbs to a sadle on a ridge above an abandoned mine. The trail descends into another drainage and at the bottom of this small canyon the tail heads west making a half dozen small turns and switchbacks. The trail turns south and ties into the existing east-west Mount Olympus trail. Construction on this segment has taken place from the fall of 2010 through 2012, this section is expected to be complete and open to the public in 2013.

Mount Olympus Trailhead (future construction)

Descending westward on the Mount Olympus Trail to elevation 5154 feet, the route turns south on the level bench again to the mouth of Tolcats Canyon, where it turns eastward, still on the level bench, to find a crossing of the canyon. The route then turns westward along a steep rock slope to cross a cleft in the rock band at the canyon mouth.  After passing through the cleft, the route descends to the Bonneville Bench again and turns south. Two deep gullies are crossed before the bench disappears at the north ridge slope of Heugh’s Canyon. The route reaches a rock outcropping on the southwest-facing slope of the canyon. Following roughly along side-slope contours southeastward, the trail passes another rock outcropping and a USFS boundary marker. Passing through a wide drainage, the route begins to descend to avoid increasingly rocky areas at higher elevations, and intersects with a bulldozed road. From this point the trail turns directly east into the mouth of the canyon and intersects a footpath along the canyon creek. This footpath begins in the neighborhood one-quarter mile below at a chain gate on a private road and continues up canyon.  It is necessary to use this trail to avoid a rock cliff in the canyon mouth and to reach a stream crossing.

Heugh’s Canyon Trailhead (future construction)

The crossing of Heugh’s Canyon Creek is in a very narrow part of the canyon. The route travels along the side of the south canyon slope westward climbing past old quarry holes to reach an open grassy ridge. At this point, the trail will be on rolling bench above development and climbs to pass through a draw above a water tank. Continuing on open grassy slopes, the trail crosses a wide bowl reaching an old quarry road.  A long abandoned branch of this road crosses a drainage, providing access to the next broad ridge top. Crossing the ridge and turning east through a mahogany grove into another steep drainage, the route crosses through at a rock band. Turning westward again, the route climbs slightly to reach the end of the broad north ridge of Dry Hollow. Beginning the descent from the ridge, the trail travels west down the ridge and at elevation 5475 feet turns south to pass under the highest rock outcroppings at the mouth of Dry Hollow.  The trail then turns directly east, rising and falling to make use of the landings provided by a series of rock outcroppings. The route manages to follow close to the 5400-foot contour across the face of the cliff to reach the bottom of Dry Hollow. The climb up to the south ridge of Dry Hollow passes through dense oak brush, reaching rock outcroppings before emerging on the open grassy ridge. It is necessary to climb to this elevation to achieve a high crossing above the gun club firing range on the Bonneville Bench at the mouth of Big Cottonwood canyon. Also, the steep north and west facing slopes of the ridge offer no better alternative route.

Oak Ridge Picnic Area Trailhead (future construction)

Beginning at the gated bridge connecting Big Cottonwood Canyon Road with Oak Ridge Picnic Area, the route follows the old picnic area roadbed downstream to its terminus.  The trail will climb the south slope of Big Cottonwood Canyon from this point, rising first to an old aqueduct and following it to an open slope, where the trail can climb again to a power line. At this point the route is on a narrow bench on the canyon wall. Following the bench a short distance, the trail must climb again through heavy woods and crossing talus slopes, eventually reaching a game trail. This trail leads out of the brush onto a steep northwest-facing grassy slope. Crossing this slope for about one-quarter mile the route descends to a relatively flat wide bench north of the mouth of Ferguson Canyon.  The route rounds the corner of the slope southward and intersects a local path on the bench. Turning south, following the local path, the route crosses the dry Ferguson creek bed and intersects the established USFS Ferguson Canyon Trail. The route then turns west on the established trail to reach the water tank at the canyon mouth. The established trail continues around the water tank fence to the water tank road on the south side. Descending on the water tank road for about one tenth of a mile, the route departs from the road at elevation 5295 feet, to go south along west-facing slopes.  From the water tank road, the route climbs steadily for more than a mile, crossing several narrow draws, to reach the broad north ridge of an unnamed canyon about half way between Ferguson and Deaf Smith Canyons.  The side slopes range from gradual on west-facing slopes, to very steep crossing the draws.

Timberline Trailhead (future construction)

The route crosses three narrow draws and climbs a steep north-facing slope to reach the remnants of a water tank road and a buried water tank.  Two more draws are crossed before reaching a ridge.  Crossing a wide draw the trail reaches the wide north ridge of the unnamed canyon and the dirt road that accesses the ridge.  The canyon south of this point is a wide bowl-shaped area, and the road descends around the upper eastern edge of the bowl. The trail will follow this road in a curve down to elevation 5565 feet, and then depart the road to cross the canyon bottom. Climbing the south face of the canyon on steep oak-brush covered side-slopes; the route rounds the ridge at elevation 5577 feet.  South of the unnamed canyon, the trail crosses a series of draws, generally descending southward. The last draw before reaching the south ridge of Deaf Smith Canyon has a number of small abandoned mining holes and debris piles.  The trail crosses near one of these on the north slope of the draw before crossing the draw. From this crossing, the route maintains at nearly this same contour around the ridge and into Deaf Smith Canyon.  There is a local path climbing the ridge from Golden Oaks Drive, a stubbed subdivision street that has a chain across it.

Golden Oaks Dr Trailhead (future construction)

Continuing into Deaf Smith Canyon the route travels on a high bench above development. The route begins to descend through thick oak brush, alternating with unstable gravelly slopes, to reach the stream.  The trail will cross near an old concrete weir at the forks of Deaf Smith Creek then the route climbs to follow contours across west facing slopes. Immediately south of Deaf Smith Creek, the route crosses an old mining road that follows the south fork of Deaf Smith Creek into the mountains.  This old mine road connects on the west with the private drive in the development below.  The route begins a climb from this point westward and southward along a wooded side slope to reach the ridgeline. Beyond the ridge line, the route follows a gently rolling high bench south. The route begins to turn east to enter a deep, steep-sided, unnamed canyon.  It descends to cross the dry canyon drainage and climb eastward along the south wall of the canyon to reach the next ridgeline. There is the old scar of a mining road following this ridgeline into the mountains. South of the mine road scar, the route begins a long gradual descent towards the mouth of Little Cottonwood Canyon. There are old diggings and spoils piles near the mine road, and the lower portion of the route crosses through fields of large granite boulders. The route reaches a power line cut along the base of the hill and descends again to reach an aqueduct road.

Aqueduct Trailhead (future construction)

 The route follows this aqueduct eastward into Little Cottonwood Canyon. The aqueduct road bends south to intersect at a gate on Highway 210. The trail route will continue along the buried aqueduct.  At this point, the route will depart from the aqueduct to go north around private property. The route will rejoin the buried aqueduct and continue east to the Little Cottonwood Canyon Park and Ride lot.

Temple Quarry Trailhead (future construction)

The route will cross the highway to the Temple Quarry Trailhead.  Crossing the trailhead access road, the route will need to bridge Little Cottonwood Creek. From the south bank of Little Cottonwood Creek, the trail begins a long gradual climb westward across steep side slopes to the ridge between Little Cottonwood Canyon and Bells Canyon.  From this point, the route could follow the ridgeline nearly due west to intersect with the established trail that connects the Granite Springs Trailhead to Bell Canyon Reservoir. To continue a southward direction, the trail could drop southwest from the ridge, crossing a wide brushy bowl to intersect the Bell Canyon Trail closer to Bell Canyon Reservoir. The trail will follow the Bell Canyon Trail from the moraine ridge to Bell Canyon Reservoir, and pass the reservoir on newly constructed trail east of the lake.

Boulders Trailhead (future construction)

Leaving the loop trail around Bell Canyon Reservoir at its southernmost point, the route will go through a rock cut to the old pump house pad south of the reservoir.  Turning east from this point, the trail will cross brush-covered slopes into the Dry Creek drainage. It will cross the north fork of Dry Creek maintaining a relatively level contour and go below the cliffs at the mouth of Middle Fork Canyon.  Crossing Middle fork, the trail will climb to west facing slopes and cross at a high contour to the ridge above South Fork. The route east turns into South Fork Canyon, descending steadily to cross the creek and climb a steep short slope to reach the broad gentle slope above the South Fork water tank. The route intersects an existing local path that climbs into South Fork Canyon from the water tank road.  

Pepperwood Hills Trailhead (future construction)

A gated, paved access road climbs over 300 vertical feet up South Fork Dry Creek Canyon from the development on the Bonneville Bench to a water tank. A local trail continues from the water tank eastward into the canyon up a broad, gently sloping alluvial fan that is covered in oak/maple forest.  The BST route, coming from the north, intersects this trail at elevation 5648 feet. The route will climb eastward, using the existing path and depart southward toward the south wall of the canyon. A long side hill climb is required to find a rolling bench at the south canyon ridgeline. The route will follow this bench, passing a draw and a ridge before descending into Dry Gulch. Climbing out of Dry gulch on steep side slopes, the route reaches a ridge and begins a long descent crossing a west-facing slope to the ridge of Rocky Mouth Canyon.

Rocky Mouth Trailhead (future construction)

Descending to the brink of Rocky Mouth Canyon at a potential overlook at elevation about 5400 feet, the trail must descend in a couple of switchbacks to the trail at the mouth of the canyon. The established Rocky Mouth Canyon Trail begins in the neighborhood below.  The BST route will cross the trail before it enters the Rocky Mouth waterfall gorge, and descend to cross Rocky Mouth Creek. A series of switchbacks will be required for the route to climb out of the creek to the south ridge of Rocky Mouth Canyon.  The route continues south on a rolling bench to reach the north ridgeline of Big Willow Canyon.  Turning east into the canyon, the route passes through a rocky outcrop at elevation and descends to intersect with the water company dirt road in Big Willow Canyon. The route follows the water company road southwest down the canyon to gate on the road.  

Hidden Valley Park Trailhead (1.75 Miles -dirt)

From the parking area, take the paved path which takes you toward the mountain to where the BST dirt path starts. There is a trail sign near a bench that points northeast up the hill. Go about .2 miles until you get to the irrigation company gate, then take a hard right and head south toward Little Willow Canyon. At Little Willow Canyon veer right at the fork in the trail to go down hill to access the creek. In November 2008 a bridge was constructed to cross the creek. There is usually at least a trickle of water in the creek all year long. Continue south as the trail winds through a few ravines and progresses on a level a few hundred feet above the homes. At Bear Canyon the trail climbs into the canyon before continuing south. Descending here takes you to the Orson Smith Trailhead. Please be aware that because the trail goes through several parcels of land owned by water companies dogs are not allowed on the BST in Sandy or Draper between Hidden Valley Park and the Orson Smith Trailhead .

Orson Smith Trailhead (3.65 Miles -dirt)

Continue through Bear Canyon south to Corner Canyon Rd. Cross the road and descend to a double track that climbs the canyon about half-way between Corner Canyon Rd and the trail in the bottom of the canyon. The trail meets the trail coming up the bottom of the canyon near a subdivision. At this point you have a few options, descend the trail to reach the Equestrian Center trailhead. Head west and enter the sub-division to take the BST to the Point of the Mountain flight park. Turn left and continue climbing the canyon to connect with the BST in Utah County. The trail turns to the west and passes  the Coyote Hollow Crt. Climb the hill south east of the LDS temple and continue on the trail as it parallels Mike Weir Dr. Continue south and then west on the trail passing above the golf course.

Red Rock Trailhead (2.5 Miles -dirt)

Continue southwest, the trail contours above Mike Weir drive and then descends and crosses the street just before its intersection with Traverse Ridge Rd. Follow the trail around the townhouses and into Oak Hollow. Cross under Traverse Ridge Rd in the culvert and continue climbing to the water tank Climb the water tank road for 300 ft and take the trail the trail on the right to the ridge. A brand new trail is being built up this hollow; the BST goes around the ridge and descends to just above the homes. It continues above the homes until they end at the flight park.

Flight Park Trailhead

You can continue to the end of the mountain where a fence marks the beginning of the gravel pit otherwise the trail ends here. Go back and climb Corner Canyon to connect to Utah County. When extraction of gravel is complete at this site Draper and Lehi Cities intend to build trail around the point.

Access

Parley's Canyon Trailhead- Take I-80 east and then south onto I-215 take the first exit at 3300 S. Turn left onto 3300 S and then left onto Wasatch Blvd. Park in the small lot at the end of the street.

Crestwood Dr. Trailhead- Take the 3900 S. exit from I-215. Keep left at the fork and go north on Wasatch Blvd. to Eastwood Dr. Turn right on Eastwood Dr. take the first left onto Monte Verde Dr. and then the first right onto Crestwood Dr. Go 200 yards and park on the street at the base of a water tank access road.

Rattlesnake Gulch Trailhead- Take the 3900 S. exit from I-215. Keep left at the fork and go north on Wasatch Blvd. to 3800 S/ Millcreek Canyon Rd. Go east on Mill Creek Canyon Rd, enter the canyon passing the USFS fee station. The trailhead is about ¾ mile past the fee station on the north side of the road.

Neff’s Canyon Trailhead- Take the 3900 S. exit from I-215. Keep left at the fork and go north on Wasatch Blvd. to 3800 S/ Millcreek Canyon Rd. Go east on Mill Creek Canyon Rd, and turn right onto Parkview Dr. Follow Parkview Dr. to White Way, turn right on White Way and follow it to the trailhead.

Thousand Oaks Dr. Trailhead- Take the 3900 S. exit from I-215. Keep left at the fork and go east on 3900 S. Follow 3900 S. as it becomes Jupiter Dr. and turns south. Turn left onto Adonis Dr and then the first right onto Thousand Oaks Dr. Park in the circle at the end of the street.

Mount Olympus Trailhead- Take the 4500 S. exit from I-215 and go south on Wasatch Blvd to approximately 5400 S. to a prominent rock outcropping on the left side of the road. The trailhead parking lot is at the base of this cliff.

Heugh’s Canyon Trailhead- Take the 6200 S. exit from I-215. Go east on 6200 S. then turn left onto Wasatch Blvd. Take the second right onto Canyon Cove Dr. then the second left onto Oak Canyon Dr. Take the first right onto Berghalde Dr. and park at the end of the street.

Dry Hollow Trailhead- Take the 6200 S. exit from I-215. Go east on 6200 S to Wasatch Blvd. At the light turn left onto Wasatch Blvd. then take the first right onto Gun Club Rd. and follow it to Dry Hollow; park here about 100 yards before you reach the gun club.

Oak Ridge Picnic Site Trailhead- Take the 6200 S. exit from I-215. Go east on 6200 S to Wasatch Blvd. At the light at the 7-11 turn left onto Big Cottonwood Canyon Rd. Go east up the canyon for approximately one mile. The bridge to the abandoned picnic area is on the right.

Timberline Trailhead- Take the 6200 S. exit from I-215. Go east on 6200 S to Wasatch Blvd. Just south of Big Cottonwood Canyon turn left toward Prospector Dr, then turn right onto Prospector Dr. Take

Golden Oaks Dr. Trailhead- Take the 6200 S. exit from I-215. Go east on 6200 S to Wasatch Blvd. Just over a mile south of Big Cottonwood Canyon turn left on Kings Hill Dr then turn left on Golden Oaks Dr. Park at the end of the street.

Aqueduct Trailhead- Take the 6200 S. exit from I-215. Go east on 6200 S to Wasatch Blvd. Go straight through the light onto Little Cottonwood Canyon Rd. Watch for the pullout on the left side of the road just past the top of the hill as the road curves to the east.

Temple Quarry Trailhead- Take the 6200 S. exit from I-215. Go east on 6200 S to Wasatch Blvd. Go straight through the light onto Little Cottonwood Canyon Rd. Watch for the electronic sign at the mouth of the canyon, across the street from the Park & Ride lot. Turn right here onto Highway 209 then take an immediate left into the trailhead parking lot.

Granite Trailhead- Take I-15 to Exit 295 (9000 South). Turn right onto 9000 South. This street becomes 9400 South, continue to Wasatch Blvd. One hundred yards past the intersection with Wasatch Blvd., park in the lot on the right side of the road.

Boulders Trailhead- Take I-15 to Exit 295 (9000 South). Turn right onto 9000 South. This street becomes 9400 South, continue to Wasatch Blvd. One half mile past the intersection with Wasatch Blvd., turn right on Granite Slope Dr. Park near the water tank and hit the trail at the west end of the road.

Pepperwood Hills Trailhead- Take I-15 to Exit 295 (9000 South). Turn right onto 9000 South. This street becomes 9400 South, continue to Wasatch Blvd. Go south on Wasatch Blvd for .8 miles. Park on the east side of the road.

Rocky Mouth Trailhead- Take I-15 to Exit 295 (9000 South). Turn right onto 9000 South. This street becomes 9400 South, continue to Wasatch Blvd. Go south on Wasatch Blvd for 1.3 miles. Park on the east side of the road.

Hidden Valley Trailhead- Take I-15 to Exit 295 (9000 South). Turn right onto 9000 South. This street becomes 9400 South, continue to Wasatch Blvd. Go south on Wasatch Blvd for 1.7 miles to Willow Park, just past an LDS church on the left side of the street. The trail starts at the east end of the parking lot.

Orson Smith Trailhead- Take I-15 to Exit 291 (12300 South). go east on 12300 S to 1300 E. Go south on 1300 E for one block and go east at the round-about onto Pioneer Rd. Follow Pioneer Rd to 2000 E. Go south on 2000 E for .3 miles and park in a pullout on the left side of the road.

Saddler Trailhead- Take I-15 to Exit 291 (12300 South). Go east on 12300 S to 1300 E. Go south on 1300 E for one block and continue south through the round-about. Turn left at 13200 S. and park at the east end of the street in the small lot.

East Bench Trailhead-

Equestrian Center Trailhead- Take I-15 to the 12300 South exit, go east on 12300 S to 1300 E. Go south on 1300 E for one block and go east at the round-about onto Pioneer Rd. Follow Pioneer Rd to 2000 E. Go south on 2000 E and it becomes Highland Dr. From the intersection with Pioneer travel 1.6 miles to the equestrian center. Park in the parking lot and take the trail up the ravine on the east side of Highland Dr.

Carolina Hills Trailhead-

Burning Oak Dr Trailhead- From I-15 take the Bangerter Highway exit, take Bangerter Highway east then turn left onto 13800 S. Turn right at 1300 E. then right on Highland Dr. Turn left on Rambling Rd. then left on Timothy Rd. Turn right onto Wylie Ln. then right onto Burning Oak Dr. Watch for the trailhead where the road bends to the south.

Coyote Hollow Trailhead- From I-15 take the Bangerter Highway exit, take Bangerter Highway east to where it becomes Traverse Ridge Rd. Continue on Traverse Ridge Rd to Mike Weir Dr, turn left onto Mike Weir Dr. and in 1.2 miles turn right onto Pinon Hill Ln, left at Canyon Vista Ln, right on Gray Fox Dr. and the right into Coyote Hollow Ct.

Red Rock Trailhead- From I-15 take the Bangerter Highway exit, take Bangerter Highway east to where it becomes Traverse Ridge Rd. Continue on Traverse Ridge Rd to Mike Weir Dr, turn left onto Mike Weir Dr and in .4 miles park in the pullout on the right side of the road.

Oak Hollow Trailhead- From I-15 take the Bangerter Highway exit, take Bangerter Highway east to where it becomes Traverse Ridge Rd. Continue on Traverse Ridge Rd to Vintage View Ln. Turn right on Vintage View Ln and park in the circle at the end of the street.

Steep Mountain Dr Trailhead- From I-15 take the Bangerter Highway exit, take Bangerter Highway east to where it becomes Traverse Ridge Rd. Continue on Traverse Ridge Rd to Steep Mountain Dr., continue south to just past the intersection with Parowan Way. The trailhead is on the left.

Steep Mountain Park Trailhead- From I-15 take the Bangerter Highway exit, take Bangerter Highway east to where it becomes Traverse Ridge Rd. Continue on Traverse Ridge Rd to Steep Mountain Dr., continue south until the road passes a large park to your right.

Flight Park Trailhead- From I-15 take the Bangerter Highway exit, take Bangerter Highway east to where it becomes Traverse Ridge Rd. Continue on Traverse Ridge Rd to Steep Mountain Dr., continue south untill the road ends at the Flight Park. The trail passes at the base of the slope behind the houses.

Intersecting Trails

Grandeur Peak Trail- From the Parley’s Canyon Trailhead walk up the dirt road and take the first right fork.  The dirt road heads towards the mountain.  To the left (north) is the first ridge from Parleys Canyon.  In the gully formed by the first and second ridge south of Parleys Canyon, there is a well-maintained trail leading up the bottom of the gully.   This is the best route for climbing the West Ridge.  The trail follows the gully and than cuts left to the ridge top and a view of Parleys Canyon.  From here the route is a well-used hiker made trail which follows the steep ridge to the summit.

Pipeline Trail/Rattlesnake Gulch Trail- In the early 1990s, the neglected Mill Creek Pipeline Trail was resurrected with the help of the Salt Lake Ranger District, the Utah Mountain Bike Association, and many helping hands. Now, the Pipeline Trail is one of the most popular hiking and biking trails in the Wasatch Range. The path follows an old water flume that dates back many decades. Consequently, the route descends imperceptibly and is ideal for novice bikers who want a taste of real single-track without having to scale entire mountains. Since the trail crosses south-facing slopes that grasp every ray of sunshine throughout the day, it melts out in early spring and is ridable long after the peaks are dusted with autumn’s snow. To top it off, the Pipeline is especially scenic. When you’re not weaving through groves of hardwoods that are nestled in hollows creasing the canyon, you cross sunny slopes that afford grand views of Mill Creek Canyon below and of the mountains that enclose it. If you ride the optional spur to the overlook, you’ll gaze across the entire Salt Lake Valley from the State Capitol to Point of the Mountain. There are many possible ways to ride the Pipeline. Several entrances line the canyon road such as Rattlesnake Gulch, Church Fork, Burch Hollow and Elbow Fork. The most popular way to ride is to drive up the canyon and park at the winter gate. Ride up the road to the Elbow Fork trail-head and enter the Pipeline from there. Ride the whole length of the trail out to the overlook, then come back the other way and descend down Burch Fork where a short ride up the canyon road leads back to the car. The Pipeline Trail can be ridden from spring through the fall, although during times of wet weather the ride will get very muddy and rutted out. Due to the low elevation and long, treeless sections, the ride can be very hot during the summer months. In order to drive up Mill Creek Canyon, a $3 fee is required though it is free to ride a bike up the road.

Neff Canyon Trail- From the Neff’s Canyon Trailhead the trail is a 3.5 mile hike or backcountry ski trail. It begins as an old jeep road and then leads into the Mount Olympus Wilderness Area. The canyon is larger than it may seem and has many smaller drainages. The hiking opportunities are varied, with access to the Desolation Trail in Thayne Canyon. Neff's Cave, claimed to be one of the deepest caves in the United States, is also accessible by this trail. However, the cave has been closed due to natural hazards and spelunking difficulties. Written permission is necessary to gain access.

Z Trail- The “Z” trail is an old mine road that climbs up Mount Olympus in three long grades connected by two switchbacks. The BST would descend the “Z” from the upper terminus to a point at about 5640 feet on the lowest grade below the switchbacks. The trail is accessed from the Thousand Oaks Trailhead.

Mount Olympus Trail- Mount Olympus is a strenuous but rewarding hike. If you have the stamina, the south summit of Mount Olympus brings you 4050 feet above the trailhead, the summit being 9026 feet in elevation. The main attractions are the great views of the valley and the experience of high alpine mountain wilderness. Because much of the trail is south-facing, it is a good hike for dry spells during the winter. The trail departs from the Mount Olympus Trailhead and immediately ascends a steep stair-like section. The big rock out-crop just to the north is a popular climbing spot called Pete’s Rock. The trail climbs to sections of long switchbacks, with magnificent views of Salt Lake City below. The terrain is still steep, with sections of talus slopes and rocky out-crops to negotiate. The trail crosses a creek bed (dry except for early spring snow melt); then climbs steeply through scrub oak and juniper trees to the ridge above. Above the ridge the trail cuts its way through a forest dominated by large Douglas Fir . Scramble to the south summit, where views are stunning in all directions. Leave yourself plenty of time to rest and return down the mountain.

Heughs Canyon Trail- This route starts at the base of Heughs Canyon at the Heughs Canyon Trailhead at about 4980' and ends at Mt. Olympus summit at 9026’. Heughs Canyon is a steep, narrow and rocky canyon with rugged rocky features on both sides. Interesting hiking and climbing possibilities are endless here. The trail starts left of the stream for the first quarter mile or so then crosses to the right for a short distance and back to the left where it stays for a while. In this lower canyon area the trail is narrow and poison ivy (oak) is everywhere. If you are aware and recognize it you won't have a problem. You will find the trail travels away form the stream in a few sections and back close again. You will cross the stream to the right and left again before coming to a steep area that takes you to a large rock slide. There is a beautiful waterfall here that is most spectacular in early spring. The area opens up and you have a view of the valley below as well as some of the rocky features of the canyon. This is approximately 1 mile from the start and a little over 1000' elevation gained. Continue across the rock slide, you should see the trail here but it is faint. The trail stays on the left side most all the way up never straying more than 100' away. The trail will become very faint and practically nonexistent in places and will require you to look for the easiest route which in most cases will be the trail. The canyon has steep rock walls on the right side and at one point narrows to just a few feet across.

Ferguson Canyon Trail- Accessed by the Timberline Trailhead, Ferguson Canyon can be a challenging hike at some points and has been identified as a desirable activity site by rock climbers, dog walkers, and recreational hikers. Historic restrictions include the closure of the canyon from dusk until dawn and keeping dogs on leash at all times. A common misconception regarding the trail is that it is an “off-leash” dog walking area. Dog owners will hopefully respect others by keeping their dogs on-leash at all times and by picking up their dogs’ waste and disposing of it at the trailhead receptacles.

Little Cottonwood Pipeline Trail- Starting at the Temple Quarry Trailhead the Little Cottonwood Creek Trail is a lower-altitude alpine ride that starts right Temple Quarry Trailhead in Little Cottonwood Canyon. The trail is a fairly wide single-track with some rocky sections. It's usually open by May and can be ridden until November. (Patches of snow may be encountered in early or late season.) Out-and-back, the trail covers 7 miles. Elevation gain is 1300 feet.

Bell Canyon Trail- Bell Canyon can be accessed from the Granite Trailhead or the Boulders Trailhead. From the parking lot at the Granite Trailhead, the trail makes switchbacks up the hillside through scrub oak. You will come to a ridge that overlooks homes sitting in a ravine. On the far side of the ravine, you can see the trail traversing up to the next ridge. Watch for deer and other wildlife on this easy section of the trail. When you hike to the last ridge, Lower Bells Canyon Reservoir is revealed. At the reservoir, rings appear on the water surface as trout search for a meal. Do a little searching of your own by exploring the trails going around the reservoir and visiting the waterfall up the canyon. Bells Canyon is stunning and so close to home.

Rocky Mouth Canyon Trail- Starting at the Rocky Mouth Trailhead the Rocky Mouth Canyon Trail is signed and easy to follow.  The trail leads to a spectacular Waterfall through a short slot canyon.  The trail follows a neighborhood sidewalk for 1/4 mile and than a maintained dirt trail for 1/4 mile to the waterfall.  The trail to the waterfall is a great family stroll and very easy for all ages. The next part of this adventure is for experienced canyoneers only. 

Sawmill Trail- The "Sawmill Trail" is a well maintained trail which leads to the top of Big Willow.  This is a very enjoyable trail to hike.  You will visit a rock outcropping, followed by a visit to a nice waterfall and cascades and then up to Bells Canyon Reservoir or the summit of Lone Peak if you are tough enough. The trailhead is located at Hidden Valley Park in Sandy, Utah. From the parking lot follow the paved trail 100 yard southeast to a bench and sign pointing the way to the "Bonneville Shoreline Trail".  Follow the sign and 4 wheel drive track as it climbs the mountain 300 yards to a red gate (N40 32' 22", W111 48' 35").  At this point a sign points the way south to continue on the Bonneville Shoreline Trail but to reach the Sawmill Trail you must pass around the red gate and climb the hill for 250 yards.  At the top of the hill the road will flatten out and turn sharp to the right.   At this point you will notice a trail that leads south into trees; this is the trail (N40 32' 25", W111 48' 26"). If you get to where the water goes under the road through a cement pipe you have gone about 100 yards too far. Continue up the trail as far as you desire.  After one mile you will reach an avalanche warning sign (N40 31' 47", W111 47' 55") and a junction in the trail.  The Right (East) Fork leads 150 yards down to a stream with a small waterfall and cascades. The Left (North) Fork climbs over the ridge into Big Willow and climbs to the top of the canyon. For those who are serious hikers this trail provides access to an assortment of adventures including Upper Bells Canyon Reservoir and Lone Peak.

Trail of the Eagle- The "Trail of the Eagle" is a well maintained trail which leads to a rock out-cropping high on the mountain.  From the rock out-cropping it is possible to reach the summit of Lone Peak by using an unmaintained trail which reaches into the upper bowl of Little Willow Canyon. The Trailhead is the same as the Bear Canyon Trail.  From the Orson Smith Trailhead follow the BST north along the bench for 1 1/2 miles.  At first the route is a 4-wheel drive track but after a short distance the track becomes a trail and is signed "Shoreline Trail".  Do not follow the 4-wheel drive track which switchbacks up the ridge.  After hiking along the bench for 1 1/2 miles or approximately 40 minutes you will reach the signed junction (N40 31' 29", W111 49' 31") of Shoreline Trail and Trail of the Eagle.  You will know your getting close when you cross Bear Creek using a unique bridge.  The signed junction is 200-yards beyond the bridge over Bear Creek. Trail of the Eagle is maintained for approximately one-mile past the junction and climbs to a small rock out-cropping.  Hiking to the rock out-cropping makes a very easy and enjoyable afternoon or morning hike.   Most family members will enjoy hiking to this destination. From the rock out-cropping an unmaintained trail climbs north into Little Willow Canyon.   The trail is hard to follow since it is seldom used. 

Bear Canyon Trail- The Bear Canyon Trail is easy to access from the new Orson Smith Trailhead. Simply hike directly east, following the foot path up hill until you reach a signed junction marking Shoreline Trail and Cherry Canyon Trail.  This trail has recently been signed "Cherry Canyon" which is strange because the trail only dips into Cherry Canyon for a short distance. The Bear Canyon trail is new and well maintained.  The "Bear Canyon Trail" is the best trail on the mountain, it is very well maintained and easy to follow. It is possible to reach the Outlaw Cabin and the summit of Lone Peak by the Bear Canyon Trail which reaches into the upper bowl of Bear Canyon. From the Orson Smith Trailhead go 1.1 miles to the start of the trail.  If you reach the bridge crossing Bear Creek you have gone 1/4 mile to far north.  The Bear Canyon Trail climbs east up the ridge south of Bear Canyon, dips breifly into Cherry Canyon and drops into Bear Canyon and continues to a year round spring (N40 30" 58', W111 47' 35").  The route next climbs to the Outlaw Cabin (N40 31" 12', W111 46' 53").  From the Outlaw Cabin you can follow the trail which begins behind the cabin to the standard Jacobs Ladder - Draper Ridge route.  Hiking this trail to the Outlaw Cabin is a very enjoyable destination hike.  Using this trail it will take approximately 3 1/2 hours to reach the Outlaw Cabin and 6 hours to reach the summit.

Aquaduct Trail- Orson Smith Trail Head, dirt road, 2.9 miles moderate.

Jacobs Ladder/Ghost Falls Trail- Currently the easiest way to climb Lone Peak is to use the Jacobs Ladder Trail if the Corner Canyon Road is open. If the gate is closed the Bear Canyon Trail (also known as the Cherry Canyon Logging Trail) offers the best access. Currently the Corner Canyon Road is open during the summer months from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. up to the Ghost Falls Trailhead (2.6 miles above The Gate)  Jacobs's ladder is the shortest and fastest route to the summit; it also has a miserably steep 1 1/2-hour climb from Lone Rock to the Junction.  From the Orson Smith Trailhead go 2.6 miles to the start of the trail.  The Jacobs Ladder Trail is 5 1/2 miles to Lone Peak with an elevation gain of 5650-feet.   The route will take 5 to 6 hours to reach the summit.  From the trailhead, follow the three 4-wheel drive tracks on the north side of the road, which feed together in a short distance.  Continue to hike the 4-wheel drive track to the top of a steep hill (N40 29' 46", W111 48' 55") approximately 7 minutes from the trailhead.  The route that leads to Jacobs Ladder turns right (east) on top of the steep hill and follows the spur ridge

Maple Hollow Downhill Trail- The Draper DH trail is officially open for business as of May 30, 2009. A lower portion of the trail is still being worked on for DH-specific stunts. In the meantime, a bypass trail takes you past this bottom section. Because the climbing trail that will take riders uphill is still quite a bit short of the top, you'll need a shuttle to haul your bike. This trail is for expert riders. You don't need a DH-specific bike, but you need the skills and brass to take some steep drops and high-G turns. The turns are sloped for aggressive riders. Intermediates will struggle on this trail, because many turns won't let you "mosey on around" -- you've got to rail it. Yes, there's a B-line to skip most jumps. With good skills, you can enjoy swooping down the trail. You don't have to be a jumper. The trail starts at the Deer Ridge Drive trailhead (at the west end of the mountaintop Suncrest subdivision) where Deer Ridge Drive meets Elk Glen Drive. It plunges 1000 vertical feet in two miles. Most stunts have an A-line for the hardcore and a B-line for the merely skilled. The trail finishes on Traverse Ridge Road, about midway between two spots where the BST crosses the road. (Eastbound, the trail crosses Mike Wier Drive, not Traverse Ridge Road.) Once the climbing trail to the west is finished, there will probably be a designated path along the side of the road.  Note: The nearby Oak Hollow trail is NOT part of the downhill route! Oak Hollow is a multi-use trail, and it upsets some trail users when they encounter fast-moving armor-plated riders on Oak Hollow. They complain to Draper City, and it causes trouble for the people who build and maintain the trails. Your shuttled DH ride should end at Traverse Ridge Road.

Clark's Trail- From the trailhead at Coyote Hollow, you quickly encounter a fork that goes to the northbound Bonneville Shoreline and Silica Pit trail, with connections to Ghost Falls and the Lower Corner Canyon trail. Go right uphill for Clarks. At the next fork, turn left across the bridge. Now begin climbing, first through gambel oak, then through mixed oak and maple. At the top, there's oak scrub and sage, with views over the Salt Lake Valley.

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Parleys Crossing, where the BST uses two bridges to cross I-80.

Gravel pits just south of the Parley's Canyon Trailhead .

Proposed alignment near Mount Olympus Trailhead.

Tocat Canyon..

Heugh's Canyon .

Heugh's Canyon .

Little Cottonwood Canyon aquaduct trail.

Bells reservoir .

Hidden Valley Trailhead.

Just south of Hidden Valley Trailhead.

Just north of Bear Canyon.

Bear Canyon south of Hidden Valley Park Trailhead.

North of Corner Canyon .

Burned section of Draper trail.

Burned section of Draper trail in winter .

Trail crossing of Mike Wier Drive.

Trail crossing at Mike Weir Dr. just south of the Red Rock Trailhead.

View of Lone Peak from the Steep Mountain section.