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Parleys Canyon – Big Water Trailhead loop from South Campus

Parleys Canyon – Big Water Trailhead loop from South Campus

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3.2

(18)

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Parleys Canyon – Big Water Trailhead loop from South Campus

02:58

53.4km

1,060m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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710 m

View of the Wasatch Front from the University of Utah

Highlight • Viewpoint

The University of Utah has a great view of the Wasatch Front Range. It's known for its dramatic mountain peaks, with some rising over 11,000 feet.

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8.46 km

Parleys Canyon

Highlight • Canyon

Steeped in local history, Parleys Canyon pays homage to 19th century pioneer Parley P. Pratt’s surveying of this mountain pass route to Salt Lake Valley. Rugged yet picturesque terrain makes …

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21.7 km

Mill Creek Canyon Road

Highlight • Climb

This climb is a beautiful dead end road. It is a 9 mile climb and you get about 3k feet of climbing. It is beautiful with low traffic. All paved and smooth!

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26.5 km

Big Water Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Upper half of the road is closed in the winter, and becomes a great place for cross country skiing, or simply hike in the snow.

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31.3 km

Elbow Fork Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

The Elbow Fork Trailhead off Mill Creek Canyon Road connects to the Elbow Fork Trail and runs between Mill Creek Canyon and Bowman Fork.

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52.3 km

University of Utah Campus

Highlight • Settlement

The University of Utah is a great starting point for your ride. Founded in 1850, it has a lively campus community and is surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery.

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52.7 km

George S. Eccles 2002 Legacy Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Legacy Parkway Bridge is a popular 1,083-foot paved connector trail near North Salt Lake, Utah. This multi-use path is open for travel in both directions.

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53.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.0 km

10.3 km

2.22 km

1.37 km

272 m

256 m

Surfaces

48.9 km

4.29 km

211 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,330 m)

Lowest point (1,430 m)

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Thursday 28 May

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Parleys Canyon – Big Water Trailhead loop from South Campus

View of the Wasatch Front from the University of Utah

Parleys Canyon

Mill Creek Canyon Road

Big Water Trailhead

Elbow Fork Trailhead

University of Utah Campus

George S. Eccles 2002 Legacy Bridge

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