Overview

Hype:

The trail up Left Fork of Maple Canyon starts at a parking lot just past Whiting Campground in Mapleton, Utah. It follows an old dirt road along a river. The trail winds through lush vegetation and has log bridges at the river crossings. It is an excellent trail for a quick family get-away.

Trail Condition: Class 1 (Trail is either paved or gravel. Navigation skills are not needed because there is only one trail or because there are signs. Elevation gains are gradual or there are stairs.)

Time: 1-4 hours

Length: Up to 4 miles one way

Elevation Gain: Negligible

Fees: None

Recommended Ages:

0-3
4-11
12-19
20-49
50-69
70+

Recommended Months to Visit:

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Features:
  • Waterfalls
  • Hiking Trails
  • Non-potable Water - filterable
  • Rivers and Streams
  • Mountains
  • Marked Trails
  • No Restrooms
  • Road Access is Paved
  • Access Road is 2WD Accessible
  • Viewpoint, Overlooks, Vistas
  • Wildflowers and Vegitation
  • Wildlife and Birding

Links: Forest Service

Getting There

Navigate to 40.135700, -111.522987.

Maps

Closest City or Region: Mapleton, Utah

Coordinates: 40.130982, -111.500484

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September 14, 2013 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Jeremy Dye, Tara Dye, Savannah Dye, Madilyn Dye,

Story

We hiked Maple Canyon one evening as a family. It's really pretty, and we had an enjoyable time.

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