Alexander Basin Trail, located in Mill Creek Canyon, is a 2.6 mile hike or backcountry ski trail. The trail leaves Mill Creek Canyon Road above Clover Springs Picnic area about 7.8 miles up the canyon on the south side of the road. The trail climbs steeply to Alexander Basin, about 1 mile. The basin is a glaciated bowl located below Gobblers Knob. The Alexander Trail continues around the shoulder of Gobblers Knob to join Bowman Fork Trail, about 3.0 miles. The Bowman Fork Trail joins the Desolation Trail in 1 1/2 miles.

Dogs are allowed but must be kept on a leash at all trail heads and developed sites including the parking areas.

Directions: From Salt Lake City, Follow Mill Creek Canyon Road (3800 South Wasatch Blvd.) 7.8 miles up the canyon. Go past Elbow Fork and below Thousand Springs.