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Millcreek is a city of about 63,000 people in Salt Lake County, Utah, on the east bench of the Salt Lake Valley just southeast of Salt Lake City. It takes its name from Mill Creek, where Mormon pioneers built sawmills and gristmills soon after arriving in 1847, and after more than a century as an unincorporated community it became a city in 2016.
The city's biggest draw is Millcreek Canyon, which opens at the city's eastern edge into the Wasatch Range. A paved road climbs past picnic areas and trailheads for some of the most popular hikes near Salt Lake, including Grandeur Peak, the Pipeline Trail and Dog Lake. Neffs Canyon offers a steeper wooded trail straight from a neighborhood trailhead.
In town, the new Millcreek Common gathering place has a seasonal ice ribbon, restaurants and events, and Canyon Rim Park is a favorite neighborhood green space. Downtown Salt Lake City is about 15 minutes away, and the ski resorts of Big and Little Cottonwood canyons are within half an hour.
A forested canyon in the Wasatch Range that starts at Millcreek's eastern edge, with a winding road, creekside picnic areas and dozens of trailheads. A small per-vehicle fee is collected at the entrance. Dogs are allowed off leash on odd-numbered days, and the upper road closes to cars in winter.
A steep hike from the Church Fork picnic area in Millcreek Canyon to the summit of Grandeur Peak, at about 8,300 feet, with sweeping views over the Salt Lake Valley and the Great Salt Lake. Expect roughly six miles round trip and over 2,500 feet of climbing. Start early in summer and carry plenty of water.
A gentle trail that follows the route of an old water pipeline along the north side of Millcreek Canyon, high above the road. A popular section climbs from Rattlesnake Gulch to an overlook with views of the valley. It is good for walking, trail running and biking, and stays fairly level for long stretches.
A small mountain lake reached by a forested trail from the Big Water trailhead at the top of the Millcreek Canyon road. The hike is about five miles round trip with moderate climbing through aspen and fir. It is very popular with dog owners, so check the leash rules for the day before you go.
A 10,000-foot peak on the ridge between Millcreek and Big Cottonwood canyons, usually climbed from the Alexander Basin trailhead in Millcreek Canyon. The steep trail passes wildflower meadows and avalanche chutes before reaching wide views of the Wasatch. Go in summer or early fall, and start early to avoid storms.
A trail that starts from a neighborhood trailhead on Millcreek's east bench and climbs steeply into Neffs Canyon through oak, maple and fir, with streams and fall colors along the way. It is a good workout with fewer crowds than Millcreek Canyon. Parking is limited, so arrive early and respect the residents.
A fine-dining restaurant in a historic log mansion built in the 1920s in Millcreek Canyon, set among pines with a waterfall beside the parking area. It is a favorite for special dinners and weddings, with patio seating in summer. Reservations are recommended, and the canyon entrance fee applies on the drive up.
Millcreek's new city center gathering space, with a seasonal ice skating ribbon in winter, an event lawn, a playground and restaurants around a central plaza. It hosts concerts, markets and holiday events through the year. Check the city calendar for skating hours and special events before you go.
A well-used park in Millcreek with large lawns, mature shade trees, sports fields, a playground and picnic pavilions, close to the Parleys Trail corridor. It is a pleasant spot for a picnic or an evening walk with views toward the Wasatch Range. Pavilions can be reserved through Salt Lake County.
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