Painted Potholes | Confusion Range

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Confusion Range

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Overview

RATING: Easy hike
LENGTH: 1+ hours

Tue

Rain likely. Mostly cloudy. High near 49, with temperatures falling to around 46 in the afternoon. East northeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

49 | 37

Wed

A slight chance of rain before 8am, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 8am and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

47 | 35

Thu

Partly sunny, with a high near 46.

46 | 31

Fri

A slight chance of rain and snow before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.

44 | 32

Sat

Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.

46 | 30

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

Tue

Rain likely. Mostly cloudy. High near 49, with temperatures falling to around 46 in the afternoon. East northeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

49 | 37

Wed

A slight chance of rain before 8am, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 8am and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

47 | 35

Thu

Partly sunny, with a high near 46.

46 | 31

Fri

A slight chance of rain and snow before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.

44 | 32

Sat

Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.

46 | 30

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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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