Hiking Bullion Falls - Marysvale

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RATING: Easy Hike

LENGTH: 1-2 hours (2.2 miles)

MAPS: MOUNT BRIGHAM, UT

SEASON: Spring, Summer, Fall

GEAR: Standard Hiking Gear

WATER: Bring all you need, though there is water at the falls for dogs.

NOTES: As of 2026, the trailhead requires an $8 per day parking fee.

Bullion Falls - Marysvale

Nestled deep within the rugged Tushar Mountains just west of Marysvale, the hike to Bullion Falls visits a stunning waterfall surrounded by mining history. This trail leads through the "Canyon of Gold," where the dense forest, interesting rock formations, and mining ruins provide a beautiful backdrop to the roaring 60-foot waterfall. The waterfall is fed by snowmelt from some of the highest summits in the state. Particularly in spring, when flowing well, I think the falls are absolutely stunning.

The trail, according to my device, was about 2.2 miles roundtrip. Much of the trail is open to and used by ATVs (less than 60" wide), with a short section at the end that must be hiked by all. I think this is a very accessible trail to almost any hiker, though the final short section down to the falls is steep and loose. On our visit there were a couple of fixed lines here to help. If wanting to visit the base of the falls, some may find this steep section a little challenging. You can see a good view of the falls before this steep, loose point, though.

Miner's Park: Visiting Miner's Park is a great addition to this hike as it is just up the road.

The old cabin along the way.

Getting There

Reaching the trailhead starts in the small town of Marysvale. The road is a fairly good dirt road, though I would recommend medium clearance.

From US-89 that runs through town, turn east on Bullion Canyon Rd. This is signed for Miner's Park and Bullion Canyon.

Follow this west, taking a slight left at 1.2 miles and a slight right at 4.5 miles to continue on Bullion Canyon Road. About 6.2 miles the road crosses the creek, Pine Creek, and there is a parking area. This is the trailhead and is well signed.

Getting started on the hike.

Route Description

From the trailhead, cross back across the bridge, and follow the signed ATV trail (#074) as it climbs along the north side of the creek. In a few minutes (1/3 of a mile), you'll pass an old miner's cabin. It has a pretty good lean to it these days; I wonder how long it will stay standing!

Continue along the ATV trail. A little under a mile from the trailhead, the parking area and end of the ATV trail are reached. En route, just before the parking area, Cascade Falls is visible across the canyon. A sign next to the trail points it on.

From the end of the ATV trail, continue on the single-track trail for about 1/10th of a mile to a junction. At the junction, go left. Bullion Falls is visible from a nice viewpoint just before the trail drops steeply and gets much rougher to the base of the falls. Return the same way.