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    Hikes/United States/Utah/Uinta Mountains

    Box Elder Creek Trail

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    Hard
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    2.5-3.5h
    Distance
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    7.4 km
    Elevation
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    410 m
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    The Box Elder Creek Trail is a lovely hike northeast of Salt Lake City. This trail is used by both day hikers and horseback riders. The Box Elder Creek Trail is a good spot to spy wildlife, such as deer and moose, who live in the surrounding forest.

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    Route Description for Box Elder Creek Trail

    The Box Elder Creek Trail is a gorgeous hike in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. This is a multi-use trail accessible to horseback riders, day-hikers, and mountain bikers. When hiking, be sure to remain aware of your surroundings and let folks (and horses) pass you by. If you are hiking with a dog, keep an eye out for horses and forest wildlife, and be sure to bring a leash along with you in case of animal encounters. With stunning views the whole way, the Box Elder Creek Trail is a wonderful route that makes a fantastic family outing. For an especially spectacular experience, we suggest hiking this trail in the fall when the surrounding forest brims with the fiery colors of autumn leaves.

    Beginning on the west side of Willard Peak Road, follow the trail west to hike to loop counterclockwise. Follow the path as it crosses over two streams, then traces the bank of Box Elder Creek back to the trailhead where you began.

    Getting to the Box Elder Creek Trail Trailhead

    This hike begins on the west side of Willard Peak Road south of Mantua, Utah.

    Route Information

    • Backcountry Campground

      No

    • When to do

      April to November

    • Pets allowed

      Yes

    • Family friendly

      Older Children only

    • Route Signage

      Average

    • Crowd Levels

      Moderate

    • Route Type

      Circuit

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