State: Utah
Location: Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Length, One-Way: 4 miles
Trail Type: Out and Back
Minimum Elevation: 6240 feet
Maximum Elevation: 9160 feet
Elevation Change: 3080 feet
Best Season: Spring to Fall
Difficulty: More Difficult
Usage: Moderate
Parking: Fee Charged
Fairyland Canyon
Trail Information
The Bowman Fork Trail is located in Mill Creek Canyon and is a difficult 4 mile hike. The Bowman Fork Trail follows the Bowman Fork stream for 3/4 mile then begins switchbacking up the hillside. The trail junctions with the Alexander Basin Trail or continues past the Baker Spring area to meet the Desolation Trail in Big Cottonwood Canyon. The Bowman Fork Trail provides access to the Mount Olympus Wilderness and wilderness restrictions apply.
Watershed restrictions apply on the Bowman Fork Trail and are enforced once you cross the ridge into Big Cottonwood Canyon (no dogs).
After snow begins to fall, it is common to see snowshoers and backcountry skiers along the trail.
Directions
Access #1:
Via Mill Creek Canyon Road (3800 South Wasatch Blvd.) about 4.5 miles up the canyon at Terraces Picnic area. Follow the road up the hill and at the junction turn south (right). Trail begins above the turn around.
Access #2:
Via Alexander Basin Trail or via Desolation Trail coming from Mill D North Fork in Big Cottonwood Canyon or the Big Water Trail in upper Mill Creek Canyon.
