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Roadside Attraction Trachyte Falls - Trachyte Roadside Attraction Trachyte Falls

Trachyte

Overview

RATING: Easy Hiking
MAPS: Black Table, UT

Tue

A chance of rain after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Northeast wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

49 | 29

Wed

Rain likely before 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

46 | 28

Thu

A chance of rain and snow after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.

42 | 25

Fri

A slight chance of snow before 8am, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 8am and 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.

42 | 25

Sat

Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.

44 | 25

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SEASON: Any
GEAR: Standard Hiking Gear
WATER: Sometime a bit flowing, other times dry.

Tue

A chance of rain after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Northeast wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

49 | 29

Wed

Rain likely before 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

46 | 28

Thu

A chance of rain and snow after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.

42 | 25

Fri

A slight chance of snow before 8am, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 8am and 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.

42 | 25

Sat

Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.

44 | 25

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Blue Sky - Trachyte

Blue Sky - Trachyte

Years ago I was doing a loop hike down one of Trachyte's side canyons, then up to the Trachyte bridge. 15 minutes from the bridge I was surprised to find a small, shallow gorge and falls created by Trachyte Creek crossing through a harder sandstone layer.

Since then, I've visited many, many times. The slickrock around the falls is a great place to spend a lazy afternoon in the sun, and the stream provides a place for the dog (or kids) to play. Not more than a few inches deep, it doesn't provide a swimming hole, though. In all of my visits, I've found it flowing all but once, in full summer (July). Even if Trachyte is not flowing at the bridge, it often re-emerges just above the small falls, presumably as it hits the harder sandstone layer underground.

Though not a destination, this is a great stop to stretch your legs or hang out at after a long day of driving or canyoneering.

The Small Falls - Trachyte

The Small Falls - Trachyte

More of The Small Falls - Trachyte

More of The Small Falls - Trachyte

Getting There

Go south out of Hanksville on highway 95 about 26 miles to its junction with 276 to Bullfrog. Go on 276 toward Bullfrog/Ticaboo for 4.5 miles to the bridge over Trachyte Creek. There is a spur road right before the bridge on the left that provides a good parking spot.

Fantastic Colors - Trachyte

Fantastic Colors - Trachyte

More Fantastic Colors - Trachyte

More Fantastic Colors - Trachyte

Route

From the trailhead, it is an easy 15-minute hike downstream to where the canyon makes a bend to the right and the Trachyte Falls, and small gorge are. Return the way you came.


Maps

Printable Maps:

Trailhead

12S 537213mE 4201255mN

N37° 57' 29" W110° 34' 35"

Falls

12S 538140mE 4201035mN

N37° 57' 22" W110° 33' 57"

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