Utah · Hiking

Birch Creek Trail

6.6 mi
round trip
1,853 ft
climb
9,123 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Birch Creek Trail is a hard hike in Utah that covers 6.6 miles with an elevation gain of 1,853 feet. It is an out-and-back route with a low point of 7,256 feet and a high of 9,123 feet, and the nearest town is Teasdale, about 2.3 miles away. The trail is open year-round. The route is on natural surface, and bikes are allowed, so riders can join the walk. Boulder Creek Trail sits just 0.4 miles away, and Teasdale Road and Jim Larsen Reservoir Trail are both within about 2 miles. For an overnight stay, Sunglow Campground is roughly 6.7 miles off.

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