7.2 miles
Distance
3,156 ft
Climb
-3,153 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
3 ft
Altitude change
5,968 ft
Altitude min
5,968 ft
Altitude start
5,971 ft
Altitude end
-97.3%
Grade max
118.6%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
883 ft
Distance flat

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Detailed Description
Porter Fork is a 7 mile less popular expert route located near Millcreek Utah. This hike primary route. This route includes 4 trails. This route climbs 3,156 ft with a max elevation of 9,121 ft then descends -3,153 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Nov 23, 2025)
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Stats

  • Distance
    7 miles
  • Avg time
    54 min 52 sec
  • Altitude change
    3 ft
  • Altitude min
    5,968 ft
  • Altitude start
    5,968 ft
  • Altitude end
    5,971 ft
  • Climb
    3,156 ft
  • Descent
    -3,153 ft
  • Grade max
    -97.3%
  • Grade min
    118.6%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    4 miles
  • Distance flat
    883 ft

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    • Snowshoe
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    Black Diamond

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  1. Walk southeast on Porter Fork Road.
  2. Continue for 2.5 kilometers.
  3. Walk southeast on Porter Fork.
  4. Continue for 3 kilometers.
  5. Walk north on Porter Fork.
  6. Continue for 3 kilometers.
  7. Walk north on Porter Fork Road.
  8. Continue for 2.5 kilometers.
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    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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    Porter Fork Road
    Nov 23, 2025 @ 10:32pm (America/Denver)
    Nov 23, 2025
    Black ice. We didn't go far before turning back.
    Porter Fork
    Jul 1, 2025 @ 7:08pm
    Jul 1, 2025
    All clear minus on small bit of snow
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