Millcreek Canyon is on the east side of the Salt Lake Valley, just south of I-80 and Parleys Canyon. To get there, take I-215 South from I-80 and take exit 4 off of I-215 and go left (east) on 3900 South.

Turn left on Wasatch Blvd just after crossing under the highway, then the next right on Millcreek Canyon Road.

0.7 miles from the junction of Wasatch Blvd and Millcreek Canyon Road is the entrance to Millcreek Canyon and the pay booth. Mileage below is from the pay booth.

0.7 miles - Pipeline Trailhead on the left (north).
2.4 miles - Church Fork Trailhead on the left (north).
2.5 miles - Desolation on the right (south).
3.4 miles - Porter Fork on the right (south).
3.5 miles - Burch Hollow Trailhead (north).
3.7 miles - Terraces Picnic Area / Trailhead (south).
3.8 miles - Winter Gate Closure
5.2 miles - Elbow Fork Trailhead (Mount Aire)

To the Pass (1.0 miles)
From the Elbow Fork trailhead, follow the trail north. It parallels the stream, quickly coming to the Lambs Canyon junction. Go left here, crossing a bridge and following the stream up. The stream dries up the farther up you get.

Near the pass, the trail enters a grove of aspen trees before cresting the ridge and offering the first big views.

Across the Ridge (1.4 miles)
The fun begins! Go west, following any of several social trails to the ridge. From here, follow whatever trail strikes your fancy. A decently used trail comes and goes through a few overgrown sections. Stay within a short distance of or on the ridge proper.

Views to the south of Gobblers Knob, Mount Raymond, Olympus, and the Salt Lake Valley are excellent through this section. Follow the ridge until it passes below a large rock outcropping. The Burch Hollow trail is at the low point a few minutes past the big rock.

Down Burch Hollow (1.3 miles)
Enjoy the views from the pass, then begin the steep descent down Burch Hollow. The trail is easy to follow and steeply zig-zags down to its junction with the Pipeline Trail.

Back along the Pipeline (1.3 miles)
Turn left on the Pipeline Trail. It is a casual 35-45 minutes (1.3 miles) back to Elbow Fork and the trailhead.