Hike of the week: Corner Canyon Loop trail

From the Equestrian Park, take the Corner Canyon Tunnel for the trail. The trail stays on the left side of the Corner Canyon Creek, and at .6 miles you come to a split. Stay along the creek. As you hike the trail, you see a bridge crossing the creek. You have the choice of taking that trail or staying along the creek to your next junction. The bridge trail goes up along the hillside, with views of Corner Canyon. Both will take you to the Lower Corner Canyon Trail post. You arrive at an opening. Go right on the road and look for the trail post. At the post, continue right up the road. The road turns into a trail and takes you to the Silica Pit Junction. Go right. At 25 feet is a sign for the Clark's Trail. Take it. The Clark's Trail gradually traverses the hillside above the canyon floor. At 2.9 miles, you are rewarded with a beautiful view of the Lone Peak Cirque. You come to the Upper Corner Canyon Road at 3 miles. Go left on the road. Catch your breath as you stroll the road to Ghost Falls Trailhead. You arrive at this junction at 3.9 miles. Take the trail down for the falls. After visiting the falls, take Ghost Falls North or South Trails down. Like a ghost, the falls can vanish during the year.

Directions: From Interstate 15, exit at 12300 South and drive east to 1300 East. Go south on 1300 East to Highland Drive. Go left at Highland Drive and park at the Andy Ballard Equestrian Center and trailhead. You can also take 13800 South to Highland Drive.

Corner Canyon details

Destination Loop views

Difficulty Moderate

Round-trip 6.5 miles

Hiking time 4 to 5 hrs.

Elevation gain 1,190 feet

Elevation gain Yes

Dogs allowed Yes, on leash