Near Wheeler Creek - East Fork Trail
Middle Fork trail near the Green Pond trailhead at the height of summer.
Near Wheeler Creek - East Fork Trail
Looking west toward Snowbasin off the East Fork Trail.
Near Wheeler Creek - East Fork Trail
More climbing ahead!
Near Wheeler Creek - East Fork Trail
Wheeler Creek is a grind, but it sure is pretty!
Near Wheeler Creek - East Fork Trail
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Wheeler Creek - East Fork Trail

4.0 (2 Ratings)
A wide trail which ascends from Art Nord to Green Pond.
3.1
mi
Distance
887
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.08mi
Distance
887ft
Elevation Gain
50ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
6,330ft
High Point
5,493ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The East Fork of !Wheeler Creek Trail is a moderately difficult trail with easy access. It was built with a wider trail tread for sharing the trail with bikes and horses. It has a steady uphill grade from Art Nord to the !Green Pond Trailhead. Near the !Green Pond trailhead, it connects to the Wheeler Creek - Middle Fork Trail. This makes a great loop trip. The trail has a trailhead parking lot at either end. On the north end is Art Nord Trailhead located on County Road 226, the old Snowbasin Road. On the south end is !Green Pond Trailhead located between Trappers Loop Road, SR 167, and Snowbasin Resort.

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Contributors
Brian Smith