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| **Pros:** Shady. Views. Long season. Easy access. **Cons:** Busy. Flat. **Congestion:** Moderate **Preferable Season(s):** Spring, Summer, Fall **Day-Use/Parking Pass Required:** General Day Use Fee ($3.00) **Dogs allowed?:** Yes | **Total Distance:** 14.00 mi (22.53 km) **Terrain Difficulty:** GREEN **Trailhead Elev.:** 5,345 ft (1,629 m) **Net Elev. Gain:** 1,309 ft (399 m) **Trail Uses:** Hiking, Biking **Trail type:** There-and-back |
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The Mill Creek Pipeline ride is a Salt Lake City mountain biking favorite due to its easy accessibility, long riding season, and beautiful views. It climbs up Mill Creek Canyon, running on the hillside above the road. It’s southern exposure helps it stay dry early in the spring and late into the fall, and it is even rideable in parts of the winter. Likewise, the trail is very well shaded; the trees even create a tunnel effect in places, which makes it a nice option for hot summer days. When there is a break in the trees, you are rewarded with gorgeous views of the surrounding mountains and the Salt Lake Valley below. In general, the trail is relatively flat with a few good climbs and descents in the middle.

Mill Creek Pipeline Mountain Bike Trail via Rattlesnake Gluch

**This is a great trail in Mill Creek Canyon. There are lots of switchbacks but nothing too steep or technical.**

This trail in Millcreek Canyon climbs to an overview of the Salt Lake Valley and offers a spectacular sunset vista of the Great Salt Lake. Enter Millcreek Canyon from 3900 South. The trail begins just east of the Millcreek Inn Restaurant, .75 miles from the bottom of the canyon. A sign indicating the trailhead is just a few yards south of a clearly visible restroom. This trail climbs 1,250 feet on long gradual switchbacks. Take your time and enjoy the scenery along the way.

**Local's tip:** Take Wasatch Boulevard to 3800 South. Follow 3800 South east into the canyon (fee area). Millcreek Canyon is full of hiking, mountain-biking, cross-country skiing, backcountry skiing, and birdwatching opportunities. Some of the birds you can see include, but aren't limited to, the Northern Pygmy-Owl, Northern Saw-Whet Owl, Flammulated Owl, and Great Horned Owl. Millcreek Canyon is also the site of Log Haven Restaurant, Elbow Fork Picnic Area, and the Millcreek Inn events venue.  
The trail ends at the Salt Lake Overlook where you can enjoy great views of the of the Salt Lake valley.

Salt Lake Overlook/Desolation Trail

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Casual pub dining with excellent canyon and valley views. Enjoy sandwiches, salads, pizzas, pastas, and entrees. 24 microbrewed beers on tap. Saturday and Sunday brunch.

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The Libby Gardner Concert Hall at the University of Utah is equipped with 680 seats plus choir seating for 200 performers, a stage for over 80 musicians, matched pair of Hamburg Steinway D concert grand pianos, Lively-Fulcher pipe organ, and a moveable acoustic curtain for adjustment of hall reverberation time.

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Featuring a David Graham/Gary Panks designed 18-hole champion-ship course, and state of the art driving range and putting greens; South Mountain offers a truly memorable experience. The Point Restaurant and Banquet facility, serving as the perfect place for your group event or tournament. South Mountain features an incredible blend of mountain and valley views, wildlife and scenery. A mountain links style course that has large undulating greens and dramatic elevation changes, South Mountain is a test for amateurs and professionals alike. With five tee boxes to choose from the golf course is an enjoyable experience for players of all skill levels.

**Course Amenities:**

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Banquet Facility

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Driving Range

**Course Stats:**

| Tee | Par | Rating | Slope | Yardage |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Gold - Men | 72 | 73.4 | 130 | 7080 |
| Black - Men | 72 | 71.3 | 125 | 6645 |
| Blue - Men | 72 | 69.3 | 121 | 6145 |
| White - Men | 72 | 67.3 | 118 | 5730 |
| Red - Ladies | 72 | 69.8 | 118 | 5165 |

Course Scorecard

South Mountain Golf Course

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