Grandeur Peak via Church Fork Trail in Mill Creek Canyon

Andrea and I decided to venture out of the Northern Wasatch “Comfort Zone” down south a ways to Mill Creek Canyon. We parked outside the Church Fork Picnic Area and hiked up Grandeur Peak (8,222′.) It is a pretty consistently steep trail but there were amazing fall colors popping so we got distracted and were able to take a lot of “mini” breaks along the way. I think everyone expected a poor color year in Utah due to the lack of moisture this last fall/winter … I say, “Not So!”

Lots of trails to investigate here!
Once again, the AllTrails app mileage is completely different than actual miles – AllTrails says 5.9 miles while the trail is actually 6.2 miles plus the mileage we did because we got to parking lot before the gate opened. Every little bit counts … especially on the way back!
The photos actually do not do much justice for how vibrant the colors are.
Salt Lake City and Antelope Island in the background.
Looking east back towards the trail.
Still haven’t mastered the summit selfie but at least my eyes are open!
Summit is righthand, more barren point. A few stands of Aspens up in the middle gully added a nice contrast.

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