B>State: Utah
Location: Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Length, One-Way: 4.5 miles
Trail Type: Out and Back
Minimum Elevation: 6710 feet
Maximum Elevation: 10220 feet
Elevation Change: 3150 feet
Best Season: Summer, Fall
Difficulty: More Difficult
Usage: Heavy
Utah Yucca
Trail Information
The Mineral Fork Trail starts as an old mining road and continues towards the historic Wasatch Mine and the Regulator Johnson Mine. This trail has views of Kessler Peak and avalanche paths. A scramble from the Regulator Johnson Mine to the ridge gains access to the triple divide of Cardiff Fork, Mineral Fork and Lake Blanche Fork.
There are mines along the Mineral Fork Trail and the State of Utah recommends that you do not enter them and use caution around the debris for your safety.
The Mineral Fork Trail is a spectacular snowshoeing and backcountry skiing adventure in winter.
Off-highway vehicles: Hikers and mountain bikers use caution.
Directions
Via Big Cottonwood Canyon Road (7000 South Wasatch Blvd) about 6.1 miles up the canyon to Mineral Fork Canyon. The trail begins on the south side of the highway where Big Cottonwood Canyon Road and the Mineral Fork road meet.
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