Hiking is a great exercise for those who enjoy the outdoors. However, not everyone wants to spend hours trekking through the woods and up steep inclines. If that’s the case, Millcreek Canyon is home to a great hike for you. 

The Mount Olympus Pipeline Trail is a 3-mile out-and-back trail that doesn’t take too much effort and gives you gorgeous views along the way. 

If you hit the trail early enough, you’ll enjoy a good bit of shade, but the later it gets, the more the sun will hit you. The trail is well-traveled enough for solo hikers to feel safe passing other hikers, but not too busy that it will feel crowded. 

Hikers are welcome to bring their furry friends with them for the hike, but be sure to watch for bikers going down the trail. As you begin the hike, you’ll get up a slight incline to the flat path and come up to a trail sign. To follow the Pipeline trail, you’ll want to keep to the left. 

The trail will take you along the mountain overlooking the canyon. Sounds of the flowing creek will keep you company as you make your way through. At the end of the trail, you’ll find a stream flowing under a bridge. At this point, you can turn around and head back to your car. If you’re feeling up for it, though, there are more trails you can follow. 

One of those trails is the Grandeur Peak Trail, which is a more challenging route than the Pipeline Trail. This trail is also accessible for dogs, so if you didn’t plan on continuing on but brought your pet along, they are welcome to trek on. The trail follows the creek, so they can drink some water and cool down from the heat as you hike. 

If you don’t feel like continuing from the Pipeline Trail, the stream is the perfect spot to turn around and head back the way you came. This trail is perfect for those looking for an easy walk to start their day with the flat ground and spectacular views.