Painted Potholes | Confusion Range

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Overview

RATING: Easy hike
LENGTH: 1+ hours

Thu

A slight chance of rain showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. North northeast wind 3 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

64 | 42

Fri

A slight chance of rain showers after noon. Sunny, with a high near 71. North northeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

71 | 42

Sat

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

72 | 47

Sun

Rain showers likely before noon, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.

59 | 44

Mon

A chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then a slight chance of thunderstorms and rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.

52 | 37

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SEASON: Fall, Spring (Winter if roads are dry)
GEAR: Standard Hiking Gear
WATER: None, bring all you need.

Thu

A slight chance of rain showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. North northeast wind 3 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

64 | 42

Fri

A slight chance of rain showers after noon. Sunny, with a high near 71. North northeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

71 | 42

Sat

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

72 | 47

Sun

Rain showers likely before noon, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.

59 | 44

Mon

A chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then a slight chance of thunderstorms and rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.

52 | 37

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Views from the top of the slot.

Views from the top of the slot.

Utah's West desert is such a fascinating and diverse place, geologically. Painted Potholes is one of those unique places that really stands out from its surroundings. The rock, a Eureka Quartzite, is fantastically colored and has eroded into beautiful craggy hills. Our family found it an exceptionally fun place to scramble around and explore.

In addition to the colorful rock and fun scrambling, the area is home to both an arch, and a pictograph panel. Both are interesting to see, and right next to each other.

Note: Reaching the trailhead requires a lot of dirt road. I would recommend at least medium clearance to get to the area. The last 1/2 mile before the trailhead has sections of deep sand. True 4-wheel-drive recommended for the last 1/2 mile, though it can be easily walked. There is excellent primitive camping all along the base of Painted Potholes.
The colorful walls of Painted Potholes

The colorful walls of Painted Potholes

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