Pleasant Creek is very aptly named. The stream starts high on Boulder Mountain at nearly 11,000’ and winds its way down the eastern slope of the mountain through ponderosa pine, spruce, and lovely high mountain meadows. After passing through the high mountain environment, it transitions into the lower sandstone rock layers, passing through Capitol Reef National Park before joining the Fremont River. Before reaching Capitol Reef, the creek cuts a short but very picturesque narrow section of canyon in the Navajo Sandstone layer with a small waterfall.

This is either short hike or roadside attraction depending on the type of vehicle you have. Those with ATV’s or smaller 4-wheel drive vehicles can drive to the falls. High clearance vehicles can make it to within about 0.75 miles of the falls. In a Grand Cherokee, we opt-ed to walk the last 0.25 miles to the falls, more to enjoy the scenery while hiking than because the road was terribly difficult.