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Mill Creek Canyon
Mill Creek Canyon
FEES
- $5.00/Daily per car
- $3.00/Senior
- $50.00/Yearly Pass
- $30.00/Yearly Senior Pass
Fees are paid when you leave the canyon. Yearly passes can be purchased at the fee booth at the mouth of Mill Creek Canyon or from Salt Lake County Recreation/Parks Department.
MOUNTAIN BIKES
Mountain Bikes are only allowed on upper trails in Millcreek Canyon on EVEN numbered days.
DOGS
Dogs must be leashed in the entire canyon on even-numbered days and may be off-leash on odd days ONLY. Dogs must be leashed on all days in developed areas: picnic grounds, parking lots, roads, and housing developments. Dogs are not allowed in Big Cottonwood Canyon just over the ridge.
Operating commercial dog walking or pet care services on National Forest System (NFS) land without a special use permit is a violation of 36 CFR 261.10(c), which prohibits the selling or offering for sale any merchandise or conducting any kind of work activity or service without authorization. Anyone found to be providing commercial dog walking services on National Forest System lands in violation of this federal regulation is subject to citation or mandatory court appearance. Fines for unauthorized commercial dog walking start at $500.
WINTER GATE
The winter gate closes November 1st (weather dependent, it may close earlier if there is significant snow). The road is not maintained or plowed by the county above the winter gate. It is however groomed for cross country skiing when snow conditions are good. The winter gate is located about 4.5 miles up Mill Creek Canyon.