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In 2020, Trails Utah worked to help resurrect the Bowman Fork Connector Trail, a classic high alpine back-country trail within the Mt. Olympus Wilderness Area.
This iconic alpine traverse fell into disrepair over the decades due to both remoteness, funding shortfalls, and deferred maintenance. The Bowman Fork Connector Trail takes off to the west from the Alexander Basin Trail and then threads its way west and south, connecting over to the Baker Pass area.
This is truly a stunning 5-mile trail that contours around through the upper basins and peaks of the Wasatch between Millcreek and Big Cottonwood Canyons.
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Resurrecting this trail involved clearing vegetation, removing numerous downed trees, and re-establishing the trail tread in areas where it has almost completely disappeared.
The Bowman Fork Trail (BFT) is now a firmly established link between the Alexander Basin Trail, the Bakers Pass Trail, and the Desolation Trail in Big Cottonwood Canyon. The BFT now provides great loop options mid-canyon with the Alexander Basin Trail in Millcreek, or a stellar canyon-to-canyon long distance adventure for hikers and trail runners.
With grant funds secured through Salt Lake County, Trails Utah contracted with our partners at the Utah Conservation Corps who camped on location for four weeks in July and August 2019 and did the excellent work that brought this trail back to life.
Access #1: From Mill Creek Canyon Road (3800 South Wasatch Blvd.), drive approximately 4.5 miles up the canyon to the Terraces Picnic Area. Follow the road uphill, and at the junction, take a right turn. The trail starts just above the turnaround point.
Access #2: You can also reach the trail via the Alexander Basin Trail, or by connecting from the Desolation Trail through Mill D North Fork in Big Cottonwood Canyon, or from the Big Water Trail in upper Mill Creek Canyon.
While grants cover some costs, donations and membership dollars are crucial for ongoing planning and environmental reviews. Consider supporting Trails Utah through donations or becoming a sustaining member.
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