Silver Fork Trail
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Route Description for Silver Fork Trail
The Silver Fork Trail is a beautiful hike in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. This out-and-back hike is moderately challenging with a decent incline. Although this trail may be short, proper hiking footwear is necessary, and we recommend bringing along lots of water, especially if you are hiking at the peak of summer. This trail is not dog-friendly, nor are any of the trails in Big Cottonwood Canyon, as this area is part of a watershed. However, the Silver Fork Trail is a fantastic place to spot forest wildlife such as deer, moose, and songbirds.
From the trailhead, follow the path south along the west bank of the Silver Fork. Check out the remains of the old Alta Tunnel Mine at the trail’s end before turning around and following your footsteps back out to the trailhead.
If you are looking for more to explore in the area, check out the Honeycomb Cliffs Trail nearby.
Getting to the Silver Fork Trail Trailhead
From highway 190/Big Cottonwood Canyon Road, turn south onto Solitude Resort Road then take a right onto East Church Road. Follow East Church Road all the way to the parking lot at the road’s end. The Silver Fork Trail begins here.Route Information
Backcountry Campground:
No
When to do:
year-round
Pets allowed:
No
Family friendly:
Older Children only
Route Signage:
Average
Crowd Levels:
Moderate
Route Type:
Out and back
Silver Fork Trail Elevation Graph
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