Mill Creek Canyon

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Thimbleberry (2006-06-14) Thimbleberries (Rubus parviflorus) tend to grow in patches near streams. A member of the Rosaceae, the Thimbleberry is a close kin to the Raspberry.

Maple Cove (2006-06-14) The administration building at Maple Cove picnic area in Mill Creek Canyon.

Maple Cove (2006-06-14) Maple Cove Picnic Area along Mill Creek Canyon.

Mill Creek at Maple Cove (2006-06-14) Mill Creek at Maple Cove Picnic area in Mill Creek Canyon.

Mill Creek at Maple Cove (2006-06-14) This picture shows the angle of the strata at Maple Cove. A cyclist zooming down the canyon got in the way of the shot.

Mill Creek at Maple Cove (2006-06-14) Mill Creek at Maple Cove Picnic area.

Mill Creek Canyon (2006-06-14) Mill Creek Canyon just above Maple Cove.

Sticky Geranium (2006-06-14) I believe this to be a Sticky Geranium (Geranium viscosissimum). The flower enjoys the moderate sun and is often found growing besides trails and roads. It would be great in a Native Flower Garden.

Sticky Geranium (2006-06-14) White geraniums growing along the Mill Creek road.

Mill Creek (2006-06-14) As I recall, this is the bridge over Mill Creek to Evergreen Picnic area.

John (2006-06-14) Facilities along Mill Creek, I believe this is at Evergreen Picnic Area.

Mill Creek (2006-06-14) Mill Creek in late Spring.

Sandstone Bridge (2006-06-14) Sandstone makes for a beautiful bridge, but I think it would erode too quickly. Hopefully the lower bricks are something more durable. This bridge crosses Mill Creek.

Cliff Band (2006-06-14) An escarpment along the North side of Mill Creek Canyon.

Mill Creek Road (2006-06-14) This picture shows Mill Creek Road near Evergreen. There is a small brown puppy on the side of the road.

Mill Creek Canyon (2006-06-14) This picture taken near Evergreen includes Mill Creek and Mill Creek Road.

Mill Creek Canyon (2006-06-14) This picture captures a little bit more of the vertical relief in Mill Creek Canyon.

Outcropping (2006-06-14) An outcropping of rock seen along Mill Creek.

Busy Bee (2006-06-14) A blurry bee moving between two penstemons.

Elbow Fork Cascade (2006-06-14) Cyclists and cross country skiers know that the hill right before Elbow Fork gains a little bit of altitude. This cascade sits at the base of the Elbow Fork Trail.

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Mill Creek Canyon

Millcreek Canyon is one of the primary canyons in Wasatch Mountains. The canyon is on the east side the Salt Lake Valley at about 3500 East 3500 South.

Context: Hiking

The Wasatch Mountains (131 pictures) Mill Creek Canyon is in the Wasatch Mountains.
Neff's Canyon (264 pictures) Neffs Canyon is to the South of Mill Creek (at the base of Mount Olympus.
Pipeline Trail (129 pictures) The Pipeline Trail follows an old pipeline in the lower section of Mill Creek Canyon. It is a popular hiking and mountain biking trail.
Desolation Trail (71 pictures) The Desolation Trail parallels Mill Creek Canyon on the ridge to the south (Between Mill Creek and Big Cottonwood Canyon).
Bowman Fork Trail (71 pictures) The Bowman Trail provides access to Mount Rayond and Gobblers Knob.
Mount Olympus (169 pictures) Mount Olympus is due south of Mill Creek Canyon. Several of the trails from Mill Creek Canyon Access the Mount Olympus Wilderness Area.
Salt Lake City (484 pictures) The Canyon drains into the Salt Lake Valley.
Skyline High School (61 pictures) Skyline High School is on Mill Creek Canyon Road (just after I215 bridge).
Big and Little Water (110 pictures) The Big and Little Water Trails start at the end of the Mill Creek Canyon Road.
Grandeur Peak (158 pictures) This gallery shows a hike up the Grandeur Peak Trail.
Millcreek Township (113 pictures) Mill Creek Township sits at the base of Mill Creek Canyon.