Directions
Drive North on I-15 and take exit 322 and veer right for W 200 S, then turn right again on S 200 E. Turn left on Woodland Drive at the cemetery. Follow this up the hill through the neighborhood as it curves around and up a hill, which turns to dirt. Park at the small reservoir surrounded by a gate on your right.
If coming from the South (SLC) use this map.
If coming from the North (Ogden) use this map.
Park at the reservoir on your right, in the large parking lot.
Trail Info
Distance: 5 miles RT
Elevation gain: 1,000 ft
Time: 1-3 hours
Dog friendly? Yes, off leash
Kid friendly? Yes
Fees/Permits? None
The trail starts from the same parking lot as the Davis Creek Waterfall trail, but you’ll want to cut through the gate with multiple signs on it and hike North along the old Fire Road. There are probably multiple starting points to park and hike to Flag Rock, but this was the only one I knew to safely park at & not on private property.
The trail leads behind some old farm equipment on your left – hike North.
At 1/2 mile cut around the 2nd gate.
Heading towards Steed Creek.
Cross Steed Creek. I was glad I brought my hiking poles along to help me cross the river!
At roughly 1.2 miles you’ll see some large boulders and a light trail heading up and East. From the turnoff you should clearly be able to see Flag Rock – it’s the knob in the center of this photo.
Not sure what Charlie is doing here lol!
Work you way up several switchbacks. If you aren’t a fan of switchbacks, this isn’t the trail for you. There are close to 20 of them!
You’ll see a small sign for Patsy Mine. It’s literally 100 feet off the main trail and a fun, quick detour.
UPDATE: As of Nov. 2020 the mine shaft has now been sealed off and can no longer be accessed.
My friend Dave said he walked back in the mine roughly 200 feet, where it opened up to a chamber, then turned around.
UPDATE: As of Nov. 2020 the mine shaft has now been sealed off and can no longer be accessed.
The newly sealed off mine in 2020 – Photo Credit: Randy West
Continue up the switchbacks until you reach Flag Rock!
The best time to hike here is in the morning so the sun shines on the flag.
Taking in the view! What a gorgeous day. On a clear day, you should be able to see Deseret Peak.
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This IS Charlie’s happy hiking face haha! Though it was only 55F when we hiked, he got pretty hot. Be sure to bring along plenty of water if you take your dogs.
It’s best to do this as an out-and-back trail. My friend and I ended up following a sign for Hornet Canyon past Flag Rock, thinking it would drop us into the creek, but we lost the trail. It was very thick brush and a super faint trail marked with a few cairns. I was glad I had pants on because of how overgrown it was. I definitely don’t recommend going that way. It’s easiest to head back the way you came.
February 2018
Grey and overcast, slightly on the warm side this time.
Happy 8th Birthday, Charlie!
This year the trail was a mix of mud, ice, and powder. You never know what you are gonna get in February!
Trail Map
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