Slide Canyon Trail #062
Slide Canyon is the primary access to the “Y” Monument, and it is heavily used by the local community. At the top of the “Y”, the trail becomes a narrow single track trail that traverses varied terrain. After 3.4 miles, the trail connects in with the Slate Canyon trail #061. The Slide Canyon trail continues 1.1 miles to connect with Squaw Peak Road.
Specific Trail Information
Trail Number
Trail Type
General Information
Mid-Elevation Forested Environment
Connecting Trails: Slate Canyon #061
Trail Grade: Trail grades range from 10 to 30 percent
Trail Considerations: Trail users should be aware of the high level of use that this trail receives, and should expect to see each type of user group on any given day.
For more information about trail considerations, please go to http://www.treadlightly.org/
Getting There
Trailhead/Starting Points
Y-Mountain Trailhead
Directions
Access:
From I-15 exit #265, head east on Center St. toward 1000 W St. At the traffic circle, continue straight onto Center St, and turn left onto 900 E St. Turn right onto 820 N St, and continue onto Oakmont Ln. Turn right onto Oak Cliff Dr., and take another right to stay on Oak Cliff Dr. Turn right at Terrace Dr, then turn left and right into the Parking lot; park only in designated spots.
GPS Coordinates:
Beginning of trail: N 40° 14’41.03 W 111° 37' 36.97"
Junction with the Slate Canyon trail #061: N 40° 14’34.18 W 111° 35' 34.94"
End of Trail (junction with Squaw Peak Road): N 40° 14’32.59 W 111° 34' 40.18"
GPS COORDINATES TAKEN FROM REFERENCE MATERIAL AND ARE NOT GUARANTEED ACCURATE
