Near Lower and Upper City Creek
Starting out on Cone, you'll immediately be treated to great valley views.
Near Lower and Upper City Creek
Look west on Eagle for a great view up City Creek.
Near Lower and Upper City Creek
Switchbacks abound on this section of Cone.
Near Lower and Upper City Creek
Early spring trail run!
Near Lower and Upper City Creek
Spring hiking with the dog and kid.

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Lower and Upper City Creek

4.6 (8 Ratings)
The heart of the City Creek trail system.
5.5
mi
Distance
865
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Less Crowded

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
5.47mi
Distance
865ft
Elevation Gain
784ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
5,400ft
High Point
4,523ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From the parking lot you'll head up the trail and shortly come to a fork, stay to the right and cross the bridge. The first part of the trail, about the first 10 bridges, has the highest traffic and is designated as "uphill only" for those on bikes. In this crowded spot, it's nice not to have to keep an eye out for descending cyclists! The trail itself is nice, winding through the trees and presenting visitors with some rocks and obstacles and a few steep grades. There will be a couple of forks in the trail, but you'll see the "City Creek Trail" signs labeling which way to go. Once you are past bridge 10 you'll see a junction with a green bench. That is the end of Lower City Creek Trail, if you continue straight you'll start up the Upper City Creek Trail which has a spot between bridges 10 and 11 with >20% grade but only for a short distance, use caution. The trail is comprised of some rocks, roots, a few obstacles and some steep grades as you head up to Kinport road. At the Kinport Road you can come back the way you came or you can head to the right up a trail called mushroom (tougher version of the upper city creek).

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Contributors
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