Gordon Creek Falls
Helper, Utah
Address: | Trestle Rd, Helper, UT 84526, USA |
GPS: |
39°37'16.6"N 110°57'14.1"W Maps | Directions |
State: | Utah |
Trails/Routes: | 2.3 mi |
Waterfalls Rocks Bicycles Motorized Use
Hike, Mountain Bike, and Swim
Gordon Creek Falls is a set of waterfalls (upper and lower) accessable usually by ATV, but also by hiking, if desired. The trail will take you to the first set of falls, as marked below, and from there, other trails can be followed to reach the more remote (but less striking) upper falls. An exciting challenge is to see if you can find the old prospector's cabin, still standing from decades ago, or to find ancient pictographs on the nearby rock walls. Take care not to disturb these precious old relics, so that others afterwards can enjoy them as well.
Mapped Route/Trail Distances
Hike to Lower Gordon Creek Falls From Trailhead (One Way) | 2.3 miles Round Trip |
More Information
Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
Read MoreBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
Read MoreDirections
From Helper, Utah
- Head south on S Main St toward Ivy St (0.1 mi)
- Turn right onto Poplar St (0.3 mi)
- Slight left onto US-191 S/US-6 E (2.0 mi)
- Turn right onto N 3550/Consumers RdContinue to follow Consumers Rd(3.2 mi)
- Turn left onto Trestle RdDestination will be on the right(3.4 mi)
Drive about 3 miles south of Helper, UT on HWY 191. Turn right onto Consumers Road, and drive 2.7 miles. Veer left onto a dirt road. If you drive past the railroad track you've gone too far. Once down the dirt road, cross the first cattle guard and continue driving. At 1.6 miles you will be parallel to the railroad track on your right. At 2.5 miles cross the railroad track and continue down the dirt road to the left, and the railroad track will now be on your left. At 3.1 miles cross the 2nd cattle guard. At 3.3 miles look for the Gordon Creek Trail sign on your right. Park anywhere near this sign. The trail literally starts here, so to get to the falls just walk down this ATV road. Courtesy of girlonahike.com
Trails
Distance ?
2.3 miles Round TripElevation Gain ?
-12 feetReal Ascent ?
178 feetReal Descent ?
190 feetAvg Grade (0°)
0%Grade (-22° to 20°)
-40% to 37%Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.
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