Burch Hollow Trail via Pipeline Trail

11.9 mi · ▲ 2,668 ft · 5 hr 18 min

Burch Hollow Trail via Pipeline Trail is an 11.9-mile out-and-back near Lost Acres, UT. It climbs 2,668 ft, with sections as steep as 24% grade, and is mostly dirt. It scores 65/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.

Elevation

0 mi6,598 – 8,140 ft · steepest grade: 24%12.3 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Lower Big Water Trailhead 40.68446, -111.64880
Nearest town Lost Acres, UT

Directions

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Burch Hollow Trail via Pipeline Trail

11.9 mi · ▲ 2,668 ft · 5 hr 18 min

Elevation 6,597–8,139 ft

Out & Back

Trailhead: Lower Big Water Trailhead · 40.68446, -111.64880

Weather Sep 4: sunrise 6:57 AM · sunset 7:56 PM

Bikes allowed on the whole route · Horses allowed on the whole route · Toilets at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start on Mid Millcreek Connector, heading NW.
  2. 0.3 miBear left onto Mid Millcreek Spur Trail, heading NW.
  3. 50 ftBear right onto Mid Millcreek Connector, heading W.
  4. 2.9 miContinue straight onto Mount Aire Trail, heading N.
  5. 50 ftTurn left onto Pipeline Trail, heading N.
  6. 1.3 miContinue straight onto Burch Hollow Trail, heading W.
  7. 1.4 miReach Burch Hollow Trail, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  8. 1.4 miContinue straight onto Pipeline Trail, heading S.
  9. 1.3 miTurn right onto Mount Aire Trail, heading E.
  10. 50 ftContinue straight onto Mid Millcreek Connector, heading E.
  11. 2.9 miBear left onto Mid Millcreek Spur Trail, heading E.
  12. 50 ftBear right onto Mid Millcreek Connector, heading E.
  13. 0.3 miArrive back at the trailhead.

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Trail surface

77% dirt23% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 6:57 AMSunset 7:56 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 5.9 mi in (~183 min). Leave by 4:32 PM for the 7:56 PM sunset. Back at your car by 11:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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Good to know

  • Bikes allowed on the whole route
  • Horses allowed on the whole route
  • Toilets at the trailhead
  • Parking lot at the trailhead

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