Hike of the week: Lambs Canyon Pass Trail to Millvue Peak — Mill Creek Canyon

The trailhead is at Elbow Fork in Mill Creek Canyon. When you arrive at the trail junction, go right on Lambs Canyon Pass Trail. Less than a quarter mile from the junction is a footbridge. After you cross it, the trail stays near the stream, then makes two switchbacks away from it. At 0.82 miles, the trail turns back toward the stream again and crosses it with views of Mount Aire to the north. At 1.27 miles, you arrive at Lookout Point. Across Lookout Point is Gobblers Knob on the left and the jagged rock formations of Mount Raymond on the right. The trail follows the spine of the mountain and makes two switchbacks to Lambs Canyon Pass. At 1.67 miles, you arrive at the pass. To find the trail to Millvue Peak, take about 10 steps west from the trail post and look for a faint trail going southeast. The trail isn't posted and is very overgrown. Hikers need to pay close attention to stay on it. The trail heads southeast for the ridgeline. At the ridgeline, place cairns on the trail junction. With the overgrowth, it's easy to miss this junction on your return. Go left and stay on the spine of the ridge for the peak. At 2.5 miles, you arrive at Millvue Peak. As you head down, watch for the cairns you placed. If you hike past them, backtrack and find them. Don't bushwhack back to Lambs Canyon Pass.

Directions: From Wasatch Boulevard and 3800 South, drive 6.25 miles up Mill Creek Canyon to Elbow Fork. At the sharp bend in the road is the trailhead and parking area on the left side of the road.Destination Peak

Difficulty: Difficult

Round-trip miles: 5.13 miles

Hiking time: 4 to 5 hours

Elevation gain: 2,256 feet

Trailhead restrooms: Yes

Dogs allowed: Yes