Hiking Trails

The trails wrap around the natural springs and their streams and waterfalls, with bridges, boardwalks, and paved pathways. The springs cascade down the mountain slope over a series of limestone terraces and pools. Crystal clear waters make it easy to spot trout that inhabit these pools. Signs along the pathways explain the geology of this small natural wonder.

The first two miles follow an old jeep road up the canyon and difficulty is easy. The upper two miles travel a narrow trail that can be hard to follow at times; difficulty on this portion is moderate. Center Canyon is located approximately eight miles southeast of Heber City on US Hwy 40, and is well-signed with pull-through parking.

At both ends, the trail is relatively flat, but has a fairly steep pitch in the middle making this a moderate hike. The trail is approximately three miles one-way and distance may be varied. Access Clegg Canyon 10 miles southeast of Heber City along US Hwy 40 in Daniels Canyon. The canyon is signed and limited parking is available off US Hwy 40.

The trail is approximately 4.5 miles one-way making it a moderate hike. Approximately 24 miles southeast of Heber on US Hwy 40, turn left on Co-op Creek road and travel about 3 miles to the trailhead. A dead-end turnoff on the left accesses the trailhead and limited parking is available. Co-op Creek Trail is open to only non-motorized use.

Just over one mile in length, signs along the trail explain the natural habitat of the area. Expect some elevation gain on this hike, making difficulty moderate. Benches are provided along the trail to catch your breath and enjoy the scenery. From the highest point, scenic views of Currant Creek Reservoir below and red sandstone cliffs to the east are thoroughly rewarding. The trailhead can be accessed from the lower loop of Currant Creek campground. The trailhead is located in Loop D of the campground, where parking and restrooms are available.

Signs along the trail identify plants, trees, and wildlife habitat. The entire loop is approximately four miles with a moderate climb to the ridge. Access this trail in Lodgepole Campground, 16 miles southeast of Heber City on US Hwy 40. Parking is limited and the trailhead is located between loops A and B in the campground. Check in with the camp host for suggested parking and locating the trailhead. Restrooms are available in the campground. Lodgepole campground, nestled in the trees, is ideal for an overnight stay.

Historic glacial activity carved long wide valleys out of these mountains that now boast miles of trails along streams to high mountain lakes and meadows. The Forest Service maintains a network of trail system through these mountains that can be done in day-rides or multi-day pack trips.

The trail follows the Little South Fork of the Provo River from atop the Duchesne Ridge down to Utah Hwy 35 east of Woodland. The Little South Fork trail also connects with Willow Hollow trail  to make a 10-mile loop hike. The Willow Hollow segment follows Willow Creek and includes  about one mile of jeep road to connect with Little South Fork Trail. The terrain is mostly forested hillside and broad river bottoms, making this a very scenic hike. Several open meadows along the way provide ideal campsites for backpackers. Difficulty is moderate, primarily due to length.

Where this trail is located, the mountains rise over 10,000 feet, vegetated with conifer and aspen opening onto grassy meadows that are dotted with wildflowers most of the summer. Numerous trails wind through these high elevation woods and meadows, offering some unbeatable day-hikes and a few opportunities for overnight backpack trips. For detailed maps of this area and recreation information, contact the Heber Ranger District (435-654-0470), located on US Hwy 40 just southeast of Heber City.