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Hiking icebox canyon via wheeler creek

Icebox Canyon is a 5 mile loop hike that starts at Wheeler Creek, cuts through Icebox Canyon itself, the Art Nord meadow near Snowbasin, then back through Wheeler Creek.

About

This is a popular trail for mountain bikers, families, dogs playing in the stream, and those looking to take visitors on a nice, scenic, easy hike.

Icebox Canyon is really well shaded, follows a stream, crosses several bridges, and loops by a really pretty meadow with Snowbasin Ski Resort as the backdrop. This trail offers a little of everything!

 

Directions

From SLC, head north on I-15 and take the exit for HWY 89. Stay on this until you drive under I-84, then turn Right onto Harrison Blvd. Drive about 6.5 miles, then turn right again on Canyon Road (you’ll see Smith’s on the left side right before you turn). Drive another 6 miles in the canyon, and look for the Wheeler Creek TH sign pointing right, onto Art Nord Drive. If you drive past the reservoir, you’ve gone too far. Drive down to the gate to park, or if that is full, park near the turn off sign near the main road. There are no restrooms at the TH. Here’s a driving map.

Trail Info

Distance: 5 miles (loop)

Elevation gain: 800 ft

Time: 2-4 hours

Dog friendly? Yes, off leash (beware of bikers)

Kid friendly? Yes

Hiking Icebox Canyon via Wheeler Creek

Official TH.

Hiking Icebox Canyon via Wheeler Creek

 The trail is very wide for all of Wheeler Creek trail, and it mostly exposed. Beware of bikers flying down this trail!

Hiking Icebox Canyon via Wheeler Creek

 At 1 mile, look for the trail split on your right for Icebox Canyon, and take this down the hill.

Hiking Icebox Canyon via Wheeler Creek

 Cross bridge #1.

Hiking Icebox Canyon via Wheeler Creek

As you hike into Icebox Canyon, the trail becomes a single track trail, is very well shaded, and follows the stream closer. Leo pup strikes the classic GSD head tilt pose!

Hiking Icebox Canyon via Wheeler Creek

 Work your way over bridge #2, then up the only switchback.

Hiking Icebox Canyon via Wheeler Creek

 Cross bridge #3. After this bridge crossing, you won’t be near the stream again for another mile, so bring water for your dogs for this section of the trail.

Hiking Icebox Canyon via Wheeler Creek

 Next hike up one small steep, rocky section.

Hiking Icebox Canyon via Wheeler Creek

At the next trail split, veer left, down the hill. If you go right, it takes you closer to Snowbasin.

Hiking Icebox Canyon via Wheeler Creek

A small handmade sign at the trail split.

Hiking Icebox Canyon via Wheeler Creek

 Cross bridge #4.

Hiking Icebox Canyon via Wheeler Creek

This is actually my favorite spot along the loop because this meadow is so pretty!

Hiking Icebox Canyon via Wheeler Creek

 I love this spot! The backdrop of Snowbasin is gorgeous!

Hiking Icebox Canyon via Wheeler Creek

 Continue on the trail, and you will hike right by the road to Snowbasin.

Hiking Icebox Canyon via Wheeler Creek

Cross bridge #5! Just after this bridge look for the small trail leading left and take that – it will put you back on the Wheeler Creek trail.

Hiking Icebox Canyon via Wheeler Creek

 Back on Wheeler Creek trail. Follow this trail until you reach your car, making a nice loop.

Hiking Icebox Canyon via Wheeler Creek

Lastly, we found a Christmas tree! How fun!
Hiking Icebox Canyon via Wheeler Creek
Afterwards we went to Slackwater Pub in Ogden, so the dogs could hang out with us on the patio! In winter they will fire up the outdoor fake fire for you!

November 2019

Hiking Icebox Canyon via Wheeler Creek

 Fall is also very pretty! This is my hiking group, “Dogs That Hike in Utah!” Join us on Instagram & Facebook!

Hiking Icebox Canyon via Wheeler Creek

Loving this unseasonably warm weather!

Trail Map

You can hike this loop in either direction (clockwise or counter clockwise), but I prefer counter clockwise. My track via Gaia GPS – the best tracking app! Get your app here for a discount.

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