View of Salt Lake City, Oquirrh Mountains, and Great Salt Lake from Pipeline Overlook
View of Salt Lake City, Oquirrh Mountains, and Great Salt Lake from Pipeline Overlook
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View of Salt Lake City, Oquirrh Mountains, and Great Salt Lake from Pipeline Overlook
Hiking
5.0
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Mountain biking
5.0
(2)
Running
5.0
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
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July 2, 2023
Hiking
July 20, 2025
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Best routes near View of Salt Lake City, Oquirrh Mountains, and Great Salt Lake from Pipeline Overlook
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153
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6.18km
02:02
200m
200m
The Pipeline Overlook via Rattlesnake Gulch and Pipeline Trail offers a dynamic hiking experience, starting with a challenging climb and culminating in breathtaking panoramic views. You'll begin with a steep ascent through Rattlesnake Gulch, gaining most of the 657 feet (200 metres) of elevation, before transitioning to the flat and scenic Pipeline Trail. The highlight is undoubtedly the Pipeline Overlook, where you can soak in expansive vistas of Salt Lake City, the Oquirrh Mountains, and the Great Salt Lake after your 3.8-mile (6.2 km) moderate hike, which typically takes around 2 hours and 1 minutes.
Planning your visit to this popular route means being aware of the fee required to enter Millcreek Canyon. Dogs are welcome, with off-leash days on odd-numbered dates and leashed requirements on even days, which also permit mountain biking. This trail is best enjoyed in the morning or during the fall, as summer afternoons can be quite exposed and hot, so pack sun protection.
This trail is notable not just for its views but also for its historical significance, with remnants of an old water pipeline giving the route its name. Its convenient location near the mouth of Millcreek Canyon makes it a favorite among locals and visitors alike, offering a quick yet rewarding escape into nature. The trail's design has also seen recent improvements, with Trails Utah working to enhance safety and address erosion.
30
hikers
12.0km
03:26
250m
250m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
24
hikers
10.1km
03:16
450m
450m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 1,810 m
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