Mill Canyon Trail
The Mill Canyon Trail #5063 is 4.3 miles long. It begins at Highway 31 and ends at Forest Trail #5398. The trail is located along the bottom and north slope of Mill Canyon. The vegetation at each terminus begins in sagebrush/grass habitat types and climbs into spruce/fir types on the higher elevations. The trail passes over Candland Mountain and connects to the Candland Mountain Trail #5398. It is possible to travel up this trail and then return to the trailhead via Left Fork of Huntington NRT #5131, with a vehicle shuttle of 4.0 miles along Huntington Canyon. Total length would be 13 miles.
Difficulty Level: Most Difficult
Elevation Change:
East End (Highway 31): 8,080 feet
West End (Trail #5131): 8,290 feet
At a Glance
Current Conditions: | Trail conditions vary widely with weather events and during spring runoff. Check with the Ferron Ranger District for updated information. |
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Open Season: | May |
Usage: | Light |
Restrictions: | Open to: Hiking, Mountain Biking, and Horseback Riding. |
Closest Towns: | Huntington, UT |
Water: | Bring your own water for day trips. |
Restroom: | Facilities are available at Bridges Campground. |
Operated By: | Forest Service |
Information Center: | Ferron/Price Ranger District (435) 384-2372 |
General Information
Directions:From Huntington, turn west onto UT-31 and travel approximately 21.8 miles to Mill Canyon Trail #5063 located on your left.
General Notes:
Latitude: 39 33' 15.5"N
Longitude: 111 10' 17.9"W
Datum: NAD 83
Position Format: Degrees Minutes Seconds