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    Hikes/United States/Utah/Salt Lake City

    Pioneer Fork Trail

    Difficulty
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    Moderate
    Duration
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    1.5-2h
    Distance
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    3.7 km
    Elevation
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    260 m
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    The Pioneer Fork Trail is a short, low-traffic hike in Salt Lake City, Utah. This trail has good views of Emigration Canyon and is a great way to get out for a short walk without heading too far out of the city. We recommend heading out on the Pioneer Fork Trail in early fall when the autumn leaves are just beginning to change.

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    Route Description for Pioneer Fork Trail

    The Pioneer Fork Trail is a lovely out-and-back hike east of Salt Lake City. There is not much shade on this route, so be sure to wear sunscreen and a sunhat on your hike. Although this trail is short, it is consistently steep; combined with sun exposure, it can make for hot hiking. Bring more water than you think you’ll need along this route and/or save it for a cooler day. The Pioneer Fork Trail has lovely views of Emigration Canyon and is a beautiful place to stretch your legs and enjoy the beauty of nature not far from home.

    From the trailhead on Pioneer Fork Road, follow the path west then north. When you see the “Private Property” signs, turn back and follow your footsteps back to the trailhead where you began.

    If you are looking for more to explore in the area, check out the Mount Wire Trail nearby.

    Getting to the Pioneer Fork Trail Trailhead

    From Emigration Canyon Road, turn north onto Pioneer Fork Road. The Pioneer Fork Trail begins a quarter mile up Pioneer Fork Road.

    Route Information

    • Backcountry Campground

      No

    • When to do

      Year-round

    • Pets allowed

      No

    • Family friendly

      Older Children only

    • Route Signage

      Poor

    • Crowd Levels

      Low

    • Route Type

      Out and back

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